Why this course?

Description

CCP Preparation Course for International Cost Engineering Professionals

50-Module Course Curriculum ( 150+ Hours Content)

Course Description

The CCP Preparation Course is designed for cost engineers, project controls professionals, quantity surveyors, planners, estimators, commercial professionals, contract administrators, and project managers working across construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, manufacturing, and capital project environments.

The course develops advanced knowledge in Total Cost Management (TCM), cost estimating, planning, scheduling, earned value, cost control, financial analysis, risk management, contracting, change management, claims, leadership, and asset management. It is structured to help professionals prepare systematically for the CCP examination while strengthening practical cost engineering decision-making skills.

Primary Study References

• Skills & Knowledge of Cost Engineering, 6th Edition
• CCP Certification Study Guide, 2nd Edition

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50-Module Course Outline

Part 1: Cost Engineering Foundations and Cost Elements

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
1	Introduction to CCP Preparation and the Cost Professional’s Role	Course Orientation	CCP preparation strategy, examination domains, professional competencies, study roadmap, international career relevance
2	Understanding Cost Elements and Cost Classification	Chapter 01 – Cost Elements	Direct cost, indirect cost, fixed cost, variable cost, recurring cost, non-recurring cost, capital and operating cost
3	Project Cost Breakdown and Cost Coding Structures	Chapter 01 – Cost Elements	Cost breakdown structures, cost accounts, coding systems, control accounts, reporting hierarchy
4	Pricing Principles for Cost Professionals	Chapter 02 – Pricing & Costing	Price formation, market influence, competitive pricing, internal pricing decisions, cost versus price
5	Costing Methods and Cost Allocation Techniques	Chapter 02 – Pricing & Costing	Job costing, process costing, overhead allocation, absorption, cost recovery and pricing decisions
6	Materials Cost Management Fundamentals	Chapter 03 – Materials	Material planning, procurement costs, wastage, storage, handling, escalation and material cost control
7	Labor Cost Engineering and Workforce Analysis	Chapter 04 – Labor	Labor categories, wage structure, payroll burden, overtime, productivity, labor cost calculations
8	Engineering Contribution to Project Success	Chapter 05 – Engineering Role & Project Success	Design influence on cost, constructability, scope clarity, engineering deliverables, cost-effective project outcomes

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Part 2: Resources, Economic Cost and Cost Management

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
9	Machinery, Equipment and Tools Cost Fundamentals	Chapter 06 – Machinery, Equipment, & Tools	Ownership cost, operating cost, utilization, standby cost, maintenance and replacement considerations
10	Equipment Cost Calculations and Selection Decisions	Chapter 06 – Machinery, Equipment, & Tools	Hourly cost, production-based cost, productivity comparisons, economic equipment selection
11	Economic Costs and the Time Value of Money	Chapter 07 – Economic Costs	Interest, equivalence, present value, future value, annual value and economic comparison
12	Life Cycle Costing and Economic Evaluation	Chapter 07 – Economic Costs	Initial cost, operating cost, maintenance cost, replacement cost, residual value and life cycle decisions
13	Activity-Based Cost Management Principles	Chapter 08 – Activity-Based Cost Management	Activities, cost drivers, resource consumption, process cost understanding
14	Applying Activity-Based Cost Management in Projects and Operations	Chapter 08 – Activity-Based Cost Management	Cost driver analysis, inefficiency identification, process improvement and management reporting

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Part 3: Cost Estimating and Production Cost Knowledge

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
15	Cost Estimating Framework and Estimate Classes	Chapter 09 – Cost Estimating	Purpose of estimates, estimate maturity, estimate classification, accuracy ranges and estimate basis
16	Quantity Development, Rate Build-Up and Estimate Preparation	Chapter 09 – Cost Estimating	Quantity take-off principles, unit rates, resource build-up, allowances, overheads and contingencies
17	Estimate Validation, Benchmarking and Documentation	Chapter 09 – Cost Estimating	Estimate review, normalization, benchmarking, basis of estimate, reconciliation and approval process
18	Cost Engineering for Process Product Manufacturing	Chapter 10 – Process Product Manufacturing	Continuous production processes, process flow, capacity, yield, operating cost and product cost
19	Cost Engineering for Discrete Part Manufacturing	Chapter 11 – Discrete Part Manufacturing	Component-based production, routing, batch production, assembly cost and manufacturing cost control
20	Comparing Project, Process and Discrete Manufacturing Cost Environments	Chapters 09, 10 & 11	Application differences, cost structures, productivity measures and professional case studies

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Part 4: Project Planning and Scheduling

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
21	Project Planning Fundamentals	Chapter 12 – Project Planning	Scope definition, objectives, deliverables, planning logic, milestones and planning responsibilities
22	Work Breakdown Structure and Planning Integration	Chapter 12 – Project Planning	Work packages, cost integration, responsibility assignment, planning hierarchy and control baseline
23	Scheduling Fundamentals and Network Logic	Chapter 13 – Scheduling	Activities, durations, relationships, calendars, milestones, logical sequencing and schedule development
24	Critical Path, Float and Schedule Analysis	Chapter 13 – Scheduling	Forward pass, backward pass, total float, free float, critical path and schedule decision-making
25	Schedule Updating, Delay Awareness and Recovery Planning	Chapter 13 – Scheduling	Progress updates, slippage analysis, acceleration, recovery plans and schedule reporting

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Part 5: Earned Value, Performance and Productivity

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
26	Earned Value Management Fundamentals	Chapter 14 – Earned Value Overview	Planned value, earned value, actual cost, performance measurement baseline
27	Earned Value Indicators and Forecasting	Chapter 14 – Earned Value Overview	Cost variance, schedule variance, performance indices, estimate at completion and forecast interpretation
28	Performance Measurement and Project Reporting	Chapter 15 – Performance & Productivity Management	Performance systems, dashboards, trends, progress measurement and corrective action
29	Productivity Measurement and Improvement Strategies	Chapter 15 – Performance & Productivity Management	Productivity ratios, lost time, learning effects, resource efficiency and productivity improvement

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Part 6: Project Management, Organization and Communication

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
30	Project Management Fundamentals for Cost Engineers	Chapter 16 – Project Management Fundamentals	Project life cycle, constraints, governance, stakeholder expectations and cost engineer responsibilities
31	Project Organization Structures and Responsibility Mapping	Chapter 17 – Project Organization Structure	Functional, projectized and matrix structures, authority, responsibility and accountability
32	Effective Project Communication and Cost Reporting	Chapter 18 – Project Communication	Communication planning, written reports, executive summaries, stakeholder communication and presentation skills
33	Project Labor Cost Control Systems	Chapter 19 – Project Labor Cost Control	Budgeted labor hours, actual hours, labor productivity, crew performance and corrective measures
34	Leadership and Management of Project People	Chapter 20 – Leadership and Management of Project People	Leadership styles, motivation, conflict resolution, team performance and professional behaviour

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Part 7: Quality, Value, Contracting and Assets

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
35	Quality Management and the Cost of Quality	Chapter 21 – Quality Management	Quality planning, assurance, control, prevention cost, appraisal cost and failure cost
36	Value Analysis and Value Improvement	Chapter 22 – Value Analysis	Function analysis, value alternatives, cost reduction without performance loss and workshop methodology
37	Contracting Strategy for Capital Projects	Chapter 23 – Contracting for Capital Projects	Contract types, delivery strategies, risk allocation, pricing arrangements and contractor selection
38	Contract Commercial Administration and Cost Implications	Chapter 23 – Contracting for Capital Projects	Payment mechanisms, scope control, variations, contractual obligations and cost exposure
39	Strategic Asset Management and Life Cycle Decisions	Chapter 24 – Strategic Asset Management	Asset performance, maintenance planning, replacement strategy, asset value and long-term cost management

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Part 8: Change, Claims and Dispute Management

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
40	Change Management Framework for Projects	Chapter 25 – Change Management Practical Guide	Sources of change, change identification, change notices, evaluation and approval workflow
41	Cost and Schedule Impact Assessment of Changes	Chapter 25 – Change Management Practical Guide	Pricing changes, time impact, documentation, change registers and negotiation readiness
42	Construction Claims Fundamentals	Chapter 26 – Overview of Construction Claims & Disputes	Claims causes, entitlement, causation, damages, notice requirements and record keeping
43	Disputes, Claims Analysis and Professional Documentation	Chapter 26 – Overview of Construction Claims & Disputes	Delay-related issues, disruption, cost substantiation, dispute avoidance and presentation of evidence

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Part 9: Finance, Investment and Quantitative Methods

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
44	Financial Analysis and Project Cash Flow	Chapter 27 – Financial & Cash Flow Analysis	Cash inflows and outflows, cash flow curves, working capital, revenue recognition and financial reporting
45	Corporate Investment Decision-Making	Chapter 28 – Practical Corporate Investment Decision-Making Guide	Capital investment decisions, present worth, internal rate of return, payback and profitability evaluation
46	Statistics for Cost Engineering Professionals	Chapter 29 – Statistics & Probability	Data types, averages, dispersion, distributions, correlation, regression and interpretation of cost data
47	Probability, Forecasting and Uncertainty Analysis	Chapter 29 – Statistics & Probability	Probability concepts, expected values, confidence, forecasting uncertainty and decision support
48	Optimization for Cost and Resource Decisions	Chapter 30 – Optimization	Objective functions, constraints, resource allocation, decision variables and optimization applications

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Part 10: Risk, TCM, Units and Examination Readiness

Module	Module Title	Chapter Coverage	Key Learning Areas
49	Integrated Risk Management, TCM and SI Units	Chapters 31, 32, 33 & 34	Risk fundamentals, practical risk registers, qualitative and quantitative assessment, TCM framework, SI measurement principles and international application
50	CCP Final Revision, Professional Paper Readiness and Mock Examination	All Chapters	Integrated revision, formula review, scenario-based questions, technical communication, mock examination and personal preparation plan

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Detailed Coverage Mapping of All 34 Chapters

Original Chapter	Covered in Modules
Chapter 01 – Cost Elements	2–3
Chapter 02 – Pricing & Costing	4–5
Chapter 03 – Materials	6
Chapter 04 – Labor	7
Chapter 05 – Engineering Role & Project Success	8
Chapter 06 – Machinery, Equipment, & Tools	9–10
Chapter 07 – Economic Costs	11–12
Chapter 08 – Activity-Based Cost Management	13–14
Chapter 09 – Cost Estimating	15–17, 20
Chapter 10 – Process Product Manufacturing	18, 20
Chapter 11 – Discrete Part Manufacturing	19–20
Chapter 12 – Project Planning	21–22
Chapter 13 – Scheduling	23–25
Chapter 14 – Earned Value Overview	26–27
Chapter 15 – Performance & Productivity Management	28–29
Chapter 16 – Project Management Fundamentals	30
Chapter 17 – Project Organization Structure	31
Chapter 18 – Project Communication	32
Chapter 19 – Project Labor Cost Control	33
Chapter 20 – Leadership and Management of Project People	34
Chapter 21 – Quality Management	35
Chapter 22 – Value Analysis	36
Chapter 23 – Contracting for Capital Projects	37–38
Chapter 24 – Strategic Asset Management	39
Chapter 25 – Change Management Practical Guide	40–41
Chapter 26 – Construction Claims & Disputes	42–43
Chapter 27 – Financial & Cash Flow Analysis	44
Chapter 28 – Corporate Investment Decision-Making	45
Chapter 29 – Statistics & Probability	46–47
Chapter 30 – Optimization	48
Chapter 31 – Risk Management Fundamentals	49
Chapter 32 – Risk Management Practical Guide	49
Chapter 33 – Total Cost Management Overview	49
Chapter 34 – International System of Units	49

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Recommended Learning Format for Each Module

Each module can be delivered through the following structure:

Component	Suggested Inclusion
Concept Lesson	Clear explanation of theory and examination relevance
Practical Example	International project, infrastructure, industrial or capital project scenario
Calculation Practice	Cost, schedule, financial, risk or performance-based numerical exercise where applicable
Knowledge Check	10–15 multiple-choice questions
Professional Application	How the concept is applied by working cost professionals
Revision Notes	Formula sheet, key terms and quick summary
Assignment	Short calculation exercise, case response or technical writing task

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Course Deliverables

Deliverable	Purpose
50 Recorded Learning Modules	Complete structured preparation pathway
Chapter-Wise Notes	Easy revision of all examination topics
Formula and Definitions Handbook	Quick recall before assessment
Practice Question Bank	Chapter-wise and mixed-question preparation
Numerical Practice Workbook	Economic cost, estimating, earned value, finance, statistics and risk practice
Case Study Workbook	Practical international cost engineering scenarios
Mock Examinations	Examination readiness assessment
Professional Communication Practice	Writing and presenting TCM-related technical analysis
Final Revision Sessions	Fast-track recap before examination

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Prepare for the CCP credential with a structured 50-module international cost engineering preparation program covering Total Cost Management, estimating, planning, scheduling, cost control, financial analysis, risk management, contracts, changes, claims, productivity, leadership and professional communication. Designed for experienced cost professionals seeking stronger technical competence and systematic examination preparation.