AACE's Skills Standards

AACE’s Skills Standards are a set of guidelines that define the essential abilities and knowledge areas needed for professionals in the cost management and project control fields. They focus on key competencies such as estimating costs, analyzing data, managing schedules, and applying industry best practices. These standards help ensure professionals are well-equipped to plan, control, and deliver projects effectively, promoting consistency and high-quality performance across the industry. Essentially, they serve as a roadmap to develop and assess the skills required to succeed in project cost and schedule management.