ACI Certifications

Please Note: Certification exam prices adjusted June 2021 to reflect ACI & ASTM availability & publication costs

2020 / 2021 ACI CERTIFICATION Session Schedule:

• 2021 Certification Session Dates and More Info links (below) are active once session details are confirmed.
• Registration opens for a session once it has an active More Info/Register link in red.
• Find the required Health and Safety Statement & Sign-In Sheet HERE 

2021 / 2022 Seattle Sessions:  Schedule subject to full sessions

• ACI Adhesive Anchor Installer:  Planning a Session Soon | Please submit registration form | Access form HERE
• ACI Field Testing: December 8 & 9, 2021 | Seattle Area | Session Complete
• ACI Field Testing: January 19 & 20, 2022 | Seattle Area | Session Complete
  
• ACI Strength Testing Technician: February 2, 2022 | Seattle Area | Session Full
• ACI Field Testing: February 23 & 24, 2022 | Seattle Area | More Info / Register
• ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1: March 2 & 3, 2022 | Seattle Area | More Info / Register
• ACI Field Testing: March 23 & 24, 2022 | Seattle Area | Registration will open once Jan. & Feb. sessions are full

2021 / 2022 Spokane Sessions: Schedule subject to full sessions 

• ACI Field Testing: December 8 & 9, 2021 | Spokane Area | Session Complete
• ACI Field Testing: January 26 & 27, 2022 | Spokane Area | More Info / Register 
• ACI Aggregate Testing Level 1: February 16 & 17, 2022 | Spokane Area | More Info / Register
• ACI Strength Testing Technician: February 16 & 17, 2022 | Spokane Area | More Info / Register
• ACI Field Testing: March 23 & 24, 2022 | Spokane Area | Registration will open once January session is full
  
  
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Please check back for more dates and registration opportunities as they become available. Alternatively, you may submit a completed registration form to be added to the waitlist for the next certification session.

Registration forms are accessible below. Click on the green quick link (right sidebar) to go directly to desired certification listing. 

ACI Certification Registration: General Information

The Washington Aggregates & Concrete Association provides the following certifications.  For a detailed description of the certification requirements, please click the appropriate certification program below.  Once classes become available, we recommend you register as soon as possible. Entry into a certification class is based on a first-come, first-paid basis. 

Registration process overview:

• Registration opens once a session is posted with an active registration link. Preferred registration is done online.
• Click on “More Info” for session details and an online registration link. Registration links are also available on the ACI Certification calendar posts.
• Registration forms for the waitlist are linked below. Use the right sidebar Quick Link to jump to the desired certification. 
• WSDOT specific sessions will be designated as  “WSDOT”
• As classes fill, registration for the next session up will become available.    
• Aggregate Level 1 and Strength Technician Sessions are dependent on session size and confirmed with a minimum size of 7/ maximum 10.   
  
   

ACI Certification Programs:

  ACI provides Certification FAQs (click FAQ image)

ACI Field Testing Certification

A Concrete Field Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to competently and properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Field Technician Certification Program page on ACI National's website.

ACI Field Testing registration form here. Email completed form to [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for the next certification session. 

ACI Strength Testing Certification

A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record and report the results of four basic laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Strength Testing Technician Certification page on ACI National's website.

Dates and registration costs are subject to change if a minimum of 10 attendees per exam is not met. Classes may be rescheduled.
ACI Strength Testing registration form here. Email completed form to [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for the next certification session. 

ACI Aggregate Technician Certification

An Aggregate Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates.  For more information on this class, please visit the ACI Aggregate Technician Certification page on ACI National's website.

ACI Aggregate Testing registration form here. Email completed form to [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for the next certification session. 

ACI Adhesive Anchor

An Adhesive Anchor Installer is an individual who has demonstrated the ability to read, comprehend, and execute instructions to properly install adhesive anchors in concrete. The Adhesive Anchor Installer must also demonstrate possession of the knowledge to properly assess ambient conditions, concrete condition, materials, equipment, and tools for installing adhesive anchors and determine when it is appropriate to proceed with the installation of an adhesive anchor or when additional guidance from a supervisor/foreman/project engineer is needed.

  Please click the Register button to access the registration form.          

A minimum number of attendees is required to hold an exam.  When we have enough students, your card will be charged, study materials will be sent, and a date will be set. 

ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate & Finisher Certification

• A Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure, and protect concrete flatwork.
• A Concrete Flatwork Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure, and protect concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Concrete Flatwork Finisher.
• ACI FF classes are generally self-study. Please call the association office for details. 

ACI Concrete Flatwork Associate & Finisher registration form here. Email completed form to [email protected] to be added to the waitlist for the next certification session. 

SPECIALTY CERTIFICATION TESTING

(Typically Single Person Exam on Self Study Basis).  Call the association office for more details.

Registration Fees:
Specialty Certifications are charged at various rates.  Please contact our office. Payment must be received with a completed registration form. Cost subject to additional examiner fees and/or expenses.

Cancellation Policy: Once exams are ordered, a cancellation fee of $195 is applied. 

ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector

A Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector is a person who has demonstrated proficiency in concrete inspection methods for transportation projects, including pre-placement, placement, and post-placement operations.

ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector

A Concrete Construction Special Inspector is a person qualified to inspect and record the results of concrete construction inspection based on codes and job specifications. The program covers inspection during pre-placement, placement, and post-placement operations.

For more information on the ACI Certification process, please contact the Association office at (206) 878-1622 or by email at [email protected]