Pass the Construction Documents Technologist Exam (CDT), and you’ll join an elite group of professionals known in the industry for their comprehensive knowledge of the writing and management of construction documents.
Getting your CDT means:

• Adding “CDT” after your name, to your business card and to your resume
• Understanding how a project unfolds from conception to delivery
• Understanding the documentation involved
• Getting listed in the Certificant’s Directory

CSI’s CDT program has provided foundation training in construction documentation for architects, contractors, contract administrators, specifiers, and manufacturers’ representatives for decades. As the cornerstone of CSI's certification program, it's also prerequisite to CSI’s advanced certification exams: Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), or Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) certification. 

Exams will be offered April 2 - April 28, 2012, in the U.S. & Canada.



Early registration deadline: February 2, 2012
Final registration deadline: March 2, 2012

Cost Before Feb. 2, 2012
Member: $235
Non-Member: $370

Cost after Feb. 2, 2012
Member: $295
Non-Member: $430

Cost for qualified students: $105


“Studying for and taking the CDT exam opened my eyes to a new world. I learned so much about construction documents and the industry as a whole. I felt that I had a HUGE advantage over my peers because I learned much more about the industry than they had in a short period of time. Right now, I am eligible to sit for my ARE (Architecture Registration Exam). I have no doubt in my mind that I will pass all parts of my licensing exam because of the knowledge and assistance that I received from CSI."
-- Kevin Phillips, CSI, CDT

Questions? Contact CSI Member Services at csi@csinet.org or 800-689-2900.

Resources for this section

• CDT 101 Webinar
  Still debating taking the Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) Certificate exam? Participate in a FREE Webinar on the CDT Certificate Tuesday, February 28, at 2pm ET. The CDT 101 webinar is an opportunity to learn about the benefits of CSI's Construction Documents Technologist certificate. The webinar will cover the requirements and resources needed for successful exam preparation and study.
  Register now!