Certified Scheduling Technician (CST) — Requirements & Free Practice

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Technician-level AACE certification recognizing proficiency in scheduling within the Total Cost Management framework.

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Application: Eligibility documentation is reviewed before exam clearance.
Eligibility: {"anyOf":["4 years of industry-related experience","4-year industry-related degree"]}
Ethics: Adherence to AACE's Canons of Ethics
Examination: Open book using only the CST Primer and PSP Study Guide in a binder; at least 70% overall is required.
Scheduling: After clearance, the examination can be scheduled in a testing center or online within six months.
Training: Preparatory training is not required.

Format: Computer-based, simple multiple-choice, open-book using the CST Primer and PSP Study Guide only
Exam questions: Total questions: 100.
Time limit: 3 hours maximum
Passing score: 70% or higher

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