International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association

History ICEAA was formed by the merger of the International Society of Parametric Analysts (ISPA) and the Society of Cost Estimating and Analysis (SCEA) in November 2012. ISPA was created in 1979 when more than 300 analysts and managers assembled in Washington DC to promote parametric methods in cost analysis SCEA was formed following the merger of the National Estimating Society (NES) and the Institute of Cost Analysis (ICA) in 1990. NES was predominantly an industry association and ICA was predominantly a government association www.iceaaonline.com/about/origins-of-iceaa

Mission Statement The International Cost Estimating and Analysis Association is a 501(c)(6) international non- profit organization dedicated to advancing, encouraging, promoting and enhancing the profession of cost estimating and analysis, through the use of parametrics and other data- driven techniques. www.iceaaonline.com/about

Strategic Plan Technical Excellence Encourage and enable the professional development of our members through growth opportunities built around the sharing of experience and knowledge gained through real-world applications. Collaboration Facilitate live and virtual collaboration with current members at the chapter, national, and international levels, as well as with potential members from academia, industry, other professional organizations and federal government entities. Relevance Ensure that CEBoK® is a definitive reference, our certifications are recognized and accepted as meaningful, our training is effective, and our forums are timely, topical, thought provoking and at the forefront of the cost profession. www.iceaaonline.com/about/#governance

Public Works Govt Services Canada Cost Estimating Community -- we need to build a Community of Practice (COP) COP Treasury Board DND Privy Council Office Public Works Govt Services Canada OGDs Commercial Finance Consultancies Ship- builders Other Defence Firms Real Property DFATD www.iceaaonline.com/about/origins-of-iceaa

CEBoK ® The Cost Estimating Body of Knowledge (CEBoK®) is ICEAA’s official training course material Expands on the foundation set by its predecessor product, CostPROF, offering enhanced content and topics 16 interactive modules within five general subject areas The official reference material for the PCEA® and CCEA® exams Designed to facilitate self-study and study in small groups, or can be used effectively in a classroom environment www.iceaaonline.com/cebok

CCEA® and PCEA® Certification Certified Cost Estimator/Analyst (CCEA®) Professional Cost Estimator/Analyst (PCEA®) Provide professional credentials that set the standard for the entire costing estimating and analysis community Offer employers and individuals a means of distinguishing and achieving excellence. Certification serves as a stamp of approval of an individual’s mastery of the basic and intermediate cost knowledge Strengthen the individual’s and their organization’s ability to produce quality cost estimates and analyses www.iceaaonline.com/certification-matters

Certification Exam Exam Part 1: foundation knowledge practical application Exam Part 2: advanced analysis case study PASS PASS Qualify to take 2-5 years cost estimating experience 5 or more years cost estimating experience PASS TO ATTAIN ATTAIN CCEA® PCEA® www.iceaaonline.com/certification-matters/eligibility-criteria

Professional Development & Training Workshop Don't miss out on the year's most in-depth cost estimating and cost analysis workshop! Professional Development & Training Workshop Comprehensive training sessions featuring content from CEBoK® and the Parametric Estimating Handbook Professional papers written and presented by your peers in the industry World-class keynote speakers and roundtable panelists Prepare for the CCEA® or PCEA® exam and earn CEU credits for recertification Discuss the latest tools and technologies directly with the companies generating these valuable resources www.iceaaonline.org/sd15

Publications ICEAA World, a magazine filled with important association news, book reviews, feature articles and chapter updates. Journal of Cost Estimating & Analysis, a professionally refereed journal dedicated to promoting excellence in cost estimating, cost analysis, and cost management. Its objective is to improve the theory and practice of cost estimating, analysis, management, and research results among cost educators and practitioners around the world. Cost Estimating Newsbrief delivering all the important cost-related news from around the world straight to members’ inboxes every week. www.iceaaonline.com/publications

ICEAA Chapters ICEAA’s chapters provide opportunities for members to gather for: Training workshops Topical speaker presentations Sharing ideas and experiences with local colleagues Social/networking events www.iceaaonline.com/chapters

Membership Benefits Discounted registration to the annual Professional Development & Training Workshop Local and regional events to expand your circle of colleagues Subscription to ICEAA publications Eligibility to submit articles and papers for publication or presentation at workshops Discounted fees for the PCEA® and CCEA ® certification exams Discounted pricing on CEBoK ® Access to ICEAA’s Cost Estimating Career Center, a forum for employers and professionals looking for job opportunities in the field www.iceaaonline.com/membership

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