The ECCCA programme is structured into a three-tier system, offering progressive levels of expertise and certification

ECCCA Is A Top-Tier International Credential

As an ECCCA qualified professional, you will gain an unparalleled level of knowledge and expertise for managing/administering key standard forms of construction contracts.

The ECCCA post-nominal initials is a professional benchmark that demonstrates attainment of a level of competence that cannot be matched by non-ECCCA professionals. It provides assurance to your Clients/Employers that their projects will be managed to the best possible standard with the highest level of contractual cover/protection.

An ECCCA qualification provides you with opportunities to work internationally. It is a widely recognised mark of quality that will enhance you career prospects and augment your market value.

Route To Certification – The Three Step Process
Step 1

Check Eligibility Requirements & Apply

  • Make an objective assessment of your existing qualifications/experience and apply for the certification
  • The application to join the ECCCA qualification scheme should be sent via email to office [at] sccsinternational [dot] org  
  • If your application is approved, information will be sent to you about how to commence the certification process.
Step 2

Undergo Structured LMS Based Training

  • After your application is approved, you will be provided with access to our state of the art Learning Management System. 
  • You will be required to complete all construction claims training modules in a logical and systematic manner; your progress will be monitored.
  • On completion of the modules, please send an email to office [at] sccsinternational [dot] org to set a date for the exam. There is a separate exam for each ECCCA Level.  
  • Based on your existing expertise, experience and availability of time, you should be ready for the ECCCA exam within 1-12 months.

Step 3

Online ECCCS Exams (Proctored Live) – Levels 1 , 2 and 3

  • The ECCCA exams are comprised of multiple-choice questions and practical workshops on delay analysis. The exam will be held online via our partner’s proprietary certification platform. You can sit for the exam at a location of your choice (private/quiet/well-lit). All you need is a laptop with Windows OS and MS Office (with a webcam, good microphone and speakers) and cable Internet access (not wifi). Minimum speed requirement: 15Mbps (Download) and 10Mbps (upload) speeds. For more information, please review “The ECCCS Online Exam” below.
  • The ECCCA certification exam is monitored live (via webcam) by a professional proctor. Your ID will be checked and the exam will be recorded/scrutinised in order to ensure due compliance with international standards.
  • The ECCCA certification is a closed-book exam, i.e. Students are not allowed to surf the Internet or have access to any other electronic devices and/or other documents (hard copy or electronic).
  • On passing the ECCCA exam, students will be entitled to use the appropriate post-nominal title after their name*.

*Subject to SCCSI Code of Ethics and Terms&Conditions

Certification Fee:

Expert Certified Construction Contract Administrator (ECCCA) Fee:
£299 per Level or £499 for all programmes combined.

Benefits:

What’s Included:

    • 1-Year Access to The LMS

    • 1-Year Access to Respective Exam Courses

    • Issue of the certificate upon passing of the exam

Online Exam Fee: £49 per exam (payable separately)

Certificate Renewal £99 per year (one annual payment for all your certifications).

ECCCA Qualification – Validity And Recertification

How long is the CCCA qualification valid for?

Attain And Maintain Your ECCCA Qualification

The CCCA qualification has lifetime validity but, in order to maintain your certification, you should accumulate 30 units of Professional Development Hours (1 Unit = 1 Hour) every three years, and pay the annual renewal fee (£99).

In order to ensure the quality of your training, 15 units (out of the 30 units of PDH) must be obtained from SCCSI approved courses.

ECCCA – Application Guidelines

Important Information

ECCCA Application Procedure And Checklist

Please review the following points prior to submitting your application:

  • Include a copy of your updated curriculum vitae (resume).
  • Provide pdf or scanned copies of your qualifications.
  • If available, please provide information about your LinkedIn profile.

If your application is approved, we will send you a confirmation via email and information about how to make the payment.

Please do not make any payments before your application is approved. 

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