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Why take the CDT exam?
The CDT exam gives you a conceptual understanding of construction, and concrete skills in construction documentation. Pass the CDT exam, and you’ll join an elite group of professionals known in the industry for their comprehensive knowledge of the writing and administration of construction documents. No matter what you do in construction, the CDT is the program for you!

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

As one member of CSI’s LinkedIn Group explained it: “I certainly feel it has given me more confidence... Actually, more than anything, I can honestly say the CDT showed me how much I didn't know. I thought I knew this industry fairly well, but without the PRM and the local study classes given by Mitch Miller here in Easton, PA, no way I could have passed. I'd personally encourage anyone to pursue this designation … the knowledge you gain across the entire building life-cycle process has a substantial value, and as the economy picks up, no doubt it will help set you apart from the pack and open doors.”

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Why CSI Offers the CDT Exam
CSI has been using the CDT program to train architects, contractors, contract administrators, specifiers, and manufacturers’ representatives in the fundamentals of construction documentation for more than 30 years. It’s the foundation you need to gain a competitive advantage.

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.

Register for the CDT exam by January 28 and save! Members pay $235 before Jan. 28 ($370 for non-members) and $295 after Jan. 28 ($430 for non-members).

To register for the exam, or to learn more about CSI certification, including where to get FREE study guides and which chapters are offering study courses, visit www.csinet.org/certification.