• The application to join the ECCCS qualification programme should be sent via email to office [at] sccsinternational.org  
• In your application, please include copies of your curriculum vitae (CV) and qualifications.
• If your application is approved, information will be sent to you about how to commence the certification process.

• After your application is approved, you will be provided with access to our state-of-the-art Learning Management System (Refer to LMS below).
• You will be required to complete all construction claims training modules in a logical and systematic manner; your progress will be monitored.
• Upon completion of the modules, please send an email to office[at]sccsinternational.org to set a date for the exam (Level 1 and Level 2) or for the submission of your mini-thesis (Level 3).
• Depending on your current expertise, experience, and availability of time, you should be prepared for the ECCCS exam within 1-12 months.

 Prerequisites

Candidates must possess one of the following educational qualifications:

• A four-year degree;
• A Higher National Diploma (HND);
• A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent).

Additionally, candidates are required to have at least 3 years of professional experience.

Outcome:

This programme offers students in-depth, practical training on the principles associated with EOT, disruption, and delay claims. Level 1 graduates will be capable of preparing top-tier construction claims.

Post-Nominal Letters:

After passing an online proctored exam, students are entitled to use the post-nominal initials ‘(ECCCS – Level 1)’ after their names.

Prerequisites

Candidates must possess one of the following educational qualifications:

• A four-year degree;
• A Higher National Diploma (HND);
• A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent).

Additionally, candidates are required to have at least 5 years of professional experience.

Outcome:

After completing the Level 1 programme, Level 2 students can augment their ‘construction claims’ skill set to a higher level by mastering complex quantum calculations (including Big Data).

Post-Nominal Letters:

After passing an online proctored exam, students are entitled to use the post-nominal initials ‘(ECCCS – Level 2)’ after their names.

Prerequisites

Candidates must possess one of the following educational qualifications:

• A four-year degree;
• A Higher National Diploma (HND);
• A secondary degree (high school diploma, associate’s degree, or the global equivalent).

Additionally, candidates are required to have at least 5 years of professional experience.

Outcome:

(ECCCS – Level 3) – This intensive programme is designed to produce elite claims specialists who possess comprehensive knowledge of all key legal, contractual, and quantum issues related to construction claims.

On construction projects, ECCCS – Level 3 graduates will either lead or be an integral part of the senior corporate Claims Management Team (CMT).

There is No  Exam for the Level 3 certification programme; however, students are required to:

(A) pass the exams for Levels 1 and 2 and

(B) submit a mini-thesis on any key contractual topic (agreed with SCCSI). On approval of the mini-thesis, it will be made available to all SCCSI students and alumni. The objective is to create a knowledge base for our community of claims specialists. 

Post-Nominal Letters:

After evaluation and approval of their mini-theses by SCCSI’s course administrators, students are entitled to use the post-nominal initials ‘(ECCCS – Level 3)’ after their names.

ECCCS Certification Programmes – Tuition Fees:

• £299 per level or
• £499 for all 3 levels

The Fees Include The Following Benefits:

• 1 Year of Access To The LMS
• Includes Fee For Online ECCCS Exam (one attempt per level)
• Issue of the certificate upon passing of the exam/approval of the mini-thesis

The certificate renewal fee is an annual £99, regardless of the number of certificates to be renewed.

Attain And Maintain Your ECCCS Qualification

The ECCCS 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 3 years and pay the renewal fee. The certificate renewal fee is an annual £99, regardless of the number of certificates to be renewed.

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 which can be found at www.constructionclaimsmastercourse.com Alternatively, if you are a member of the SCCSI, you can get access to approved courses via the SCCSI LMS at heavily discounted rates.

ECCCS Application Procedure And Checklist

Please review the following points prior to submitting your application:

1. Ensure that you are applying for the correct level of certification, based on your qualifications and experience.
2. Include a copy of your updated curriculum vitae (CV).
3. Provide PDF or scanned copies of your qualifications.
4. If available, please include information about your LinkedIn profile.

If your application is approved, we will send you a confirmation email along with instructions on how to proceed with the payment. Please do not make any payments before receiving approval.