Through a partnership with the American Concrete Institute (ACI), the Colorado Ready Mixed Concrete Association (CRMCA) administers ACI Certifications. Follow the links below for more detailed information and to register for your ACI Certification.
Please Note: Workbooks are not included in exam registration and must be purchased separately. Workbooks may be purchased at any time at the link below.
Important Update: Our Cancellation and Transfer policies have been updated. Cancellation and Transfer requests must be received with no less than 5 business days’ notice before the Exam or Training date to be eligible for a refund. To view our full Cancellation and Transfer policies, please visit CRMCA’s FAQ page.
Unless otherwise noted all certifications listed below are NOT training classes and are administered in English. Self-study is required.
REGISTRATION PROCESS CHANGE
We have a brand new registration system for Certifications and Events!
- There is one registration link for the entire year.
- We will still open sessions for registration around the 1st and 15th of each month roughly 6 weeks prior to the Exam date, you will just see them added to the main registration form.
- We will add a list of the sessions open for registration below so you can see what’s available at a glance.
- When you submit a registration, whether for yourself or someone else, the registration details will be available to you in your account and you will receive all necessary communications.
- If you are entering a registration on behalf of someone else, they will also receive communications and be able to view their past and upcoming registrations.
- In order to register someone else YOU MUST USE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS for the registration. You can use a personal email if a company email isn’t available.
Full 2025 ACI Certification Schedule
ACI Workbook Purchase Order Form
WORKBOOKS ARE NO LONGER AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDED IN EXAM REGISTRATION.
If you would like to receive a Workbook, it must be purchased separately.
Full Exam pricing has been updated to reflect this change.
The Full Inspector certification courses INCLUDE the workbook when scheduled. Please see the CCSI or CTCI certification registration for detailed information.
A Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform and record the results of seven basic field tests on freshly mixed concrete. Once all portions of the exam are passed, the certification is valid through ACI for 5 years. CRMCA does not keep record of certifications or results.
This is NOT a training session
REGISTRATION PROCESS CHANGE REMINDER
See above for more details
- There is one registration link for the entire year.
- When you submit a registration, whether for yourself or someone else, the registration details will be available to you in your account and you will receive all necessary communications.
- In order to register someone else YOU MUST USE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS for the registration. You can use a personal email if a company email isn’t available.
2025 ACI Field 1 Exam Registration
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| 01.15.2025 |
| 01.23.2025 |
The Field 1 Training provides an opportunity for new and existing personnel to understand basic field concrete testing procedures and why they are necessary. The training will encompass the seven (7) ASTM Standards contained within the ACI Field Concrete Testing Technician certification, which is required for most testing technicians on nearly all project sites. The training is not required prior to registration of a certification session for individuals, though is highly recommended as an introduction and/or refresher on the requirements of the certification. The one-day course full of both in class presentation and hands-on practice is free to CRMCA members. This training does NOT include the study manual or exam.
REGISTRATION PROCESS CHANGE REMINDER
See above for more details
- There is one registration link for the entire year.
- When you submit a registration, whether for yourself or someone else, the registration details will be available to you in your account and you will receive all necessary communications.
- In order to register someone else YOU MUST USE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS for the registration. You can use a personal email if a company email isn’t available.
2025 ACI Field 1 TRAINING Registration
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| 01.24.2025 |
A Concrete Strength Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of four basic ASTM laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.
REGISTRATION PROCESS CHANGE REMINDER
See above for more details
- There is one registration link for the entire year.
- When you submit a registration, whether for yourself or someone else, the registration details will be available to you in your account and you will receive all necessary communications.
- In order to register someone else YOU MUST USE THEIR EMAIL ADDRESS for the registration. You can use a personal email if a company email isn’t available.
2025 ACI Concrete Strength Exam Registration
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| 01.16.2025 |
An Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for aggregates.
Upcoming Certifications – Registrations are opened around the 1st and 15th of each month roughly 6 weeks prior to the Exam date.
An Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 2 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of advanced laboratory procedures for aggregates. ACI states individuals must possess a current certification as an Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 to grant certification of Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 2. CRMCA recommends registrants be certified as an Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 prior to scheduling this certification.
Upcoming Certifications – Registration will open approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the session date.
A Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 2 is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of advanced laboratory procedures for aggregates and concrete. ACI states individuals must possess a current certification in ACI Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1. A person having concurrent certifications in ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician and Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 is equivalent to the Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 1 certification. Individuals must also have one year (2000 hours) of work experience in concrete and concrete aggregate laboratory testing. Please see the Work Experience Form to complete and submit your experience requirements.
Upcoming Certifications – Registration will open approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the session date.
An Aggregate Base Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge and ability to properly perform, record, and report the results of basic field and laboratory procedures for fine aggregates and soils.
Upcoming Certifications – Registration will open approximately 6-8 weeks prior to the session date.
A Concrete Flatwork Associate (formerly Concrete Flatwork Technician) is a person who has demonstrated knowledge (via a written examination) on proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.
A Concrete Flatwork Finisher (formerly Concrete Flatwork Tradesman) is a craftsman who has demonstrated the skills (via a hands-on performance exam) necessary to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a concrete flatwork finisher.
An Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher (formerly Concrete Flatwork Finisher and Technician) is a craftsman who has demonstrated the knowledge AND skills and/or experience necessary to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork.
Note, the in-person courses offered includes a half-day refresher/review prior to the written exam only. The CRMCA does NOT provide the on-hands performance exam to meet the requirements of a Concrete Flatwork Finisher. If the appropriate work experience is met, an individual can complete the written exam and complete the Experience Form (prior to your scheduled session) to obtain the title Advanced Concrete Flatwork Finisher. For more information on the certification or the certification requirements, please click here. Please see the Work Experience Form to complete and submit your experience requirements. If you’d need to schedule a group or individual from your company for either the review/exam or just the exam, please contact JT Mesite at jt@coloradocaa.org.
Upcoming Certifications – Registrations are opened around the 1st and 15th of each month roughly 6 weeks prior to the Exam date.
A Self-Consolidating Concrete Testing Technician is an individual who has demonstrated the knowledge of and ability to properly perform five standard test methods and practices on self-consolidating concrete.
Please contact CRMCA Program Manager, JT Mesite or 720-272-6592, with questions regarding scheduling this certification.
A Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher & Technician is a person who has demonstrated a basic knowledge of finishing procedures for Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finishing, including high tolerance floor construction, application of surface treatments, and silica fume concrete, and who has demonstrated skill in operating mechanized finishing equipment. A Technician lacks sufficient work experience and verified skills needed to qualify as a Specialty Commercial/Industrial Concrete Flatwork Finisher & Technician.
A Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place, finish, cure, and protect decorative concrete flatwork. An Associate lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Decorative Concrete Flatwork Finisher. Please see the Work Experience Form to complete and submit your experience requirements.
Please contact CRMCA Program Manager, JT Mesite, with questions regarding scheduling this certification. The availability of this certification is dependent on demand.
A Concrete Construction Special Inspector is a person qualified to inspect and record the results of concrete construction inspection based on codes and job specifications. The program covers inspection during preplacement, placement, and post-placement operations.
“Full” includes registration, the ACI CP-21 reference package, a 4-day training/refresher course prior to exam day, and certification if a passing grade is obtained. “Written Only” and “Plans Only” include only the administration of the appropriate portion of the exam. Please see the Work Experience Form to complete and submit your experience requirements.
A Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector is a person who has demonstrated proficiency in concrete inspection methods for transportation projects, including preplacement, placement, and post-placement operations. A Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector-in-Training is a person who has demonstrated knowledge in concrete inspection methods for transportation projects, but does not have the experience required to qualify as an ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector.
“Full” includes registration, the ACI CP-31 reference package, a 3-day training/refresher course prior to exam day, and certification if a passing grade is obtained. “Written Only” and “Plans Only” include only the administration of the appropriate portion of the exam. Please see the Work Experience Form to complete and submit your experience requirements.
A Construction Inspector Certification is required for any person who inspects concrete pavement on CDOT projects. For CDOT concrete paving projects, either the ACI Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector or this course will be accepted.
- Visit ACPA CO/WY for details on this certification
Use the links above to register to re-take a written only or performance only exam. Individuals must pass both the written and the performance exams, as appropriate, within one year of each other to be considered for certification.
For special scheduling requests please contact JT Mesite via email or phone (720-272-6592).