American Concrete Institute
ACI Exams FAQ
What do I need to bring?
- Photo ID
- Pencil & Calculator (no calculator apps*)
- Safety Gear: Steel-Toe Shoes
- Mobile devices are not allowed during the exam
Most exams will take place outdoors or in buildings that are not heated or cooled. Plan accordingly, bring water and dress appropriately for the weather.
What’s the Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy?
If a registrant is unable to attend, retests must be scheduled for one of the next two sessions. Reschedules must be received two weeks prior to the test date for the registrant to reschedule at no penalty. If less than 2 weeks notice is given, a $100 administrative fee will be charged and must be paid before reschedule is processed.
No Call, No Show to the exam will forfeit the entire exam registration fee.
Registrant Substitutions can be made at any time without penalty.
If a test is canceled by ORMCA due to weather, illness, or other reason, ORMCA's responsibility will be limited to the return of registration fees only or reschedule at no penalty to the registrant.
When will I receive my Study Materials?
Once the registration form has been submitted and payment of all fees have been paid, study materials will be sent out within two business days.
When will I get my results/certificate?
Results will be email to the email address filled in on the exam paperwork the day of the exam.
Results are processed by ACI and usually take 2-6 weeks to receive.
Certificates will be mailed out shortly after results are emailed.
So is ORMCA and ACI the same thing?
The ACI Certification Program is conducted by a local sponsoring group. This group, Oklahoma Ready Mix Concrete Association (ORMCA), is responsible for scheduling and conducting all review courses and examination sessions, payment of all bills and establishment and collection of all registration fees. The ACI Certification Department assists the local sponsoring group in setting up the program and manages the daily operation of the program. This includes the publication and distribution of all books and exams, grading, maintenance of certification records and issuance of a certification to successful candidates.
How many are in a exam?
Depends on the exam. Field Exam can have up to 25. Most other exams have less than 10.
Can I order a replacement certificate? I never received my certificate. How do I verify it was sent or get a replacement?
Contact ACI directly: Certification: 248-848-3790 or aci.certification@concrete.org
When does my certificate expire?
If you hold a current certification, you may check the expiration date.
You can also download the ACI Certification Verify app in the Apple App Store and Google Play to check your status.