Certifications from ACI Missouri
ACI Certification Programs – Missouri Chapter
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NEW - Written Retest Session - July 24 @ 7:30am, SCI Engineering, Inc., 130 Point West Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301 - REGISTER NOW
This session is for multiple programs and will include only the written tests for those who have passed the performance test within the last year, but need to retake the written. Certifications include:
- ACI Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
- ACI Strength Testing Technician
- ACI Concrete Base Testing Technician
- ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - Level 1
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ACI Field Testing Technician – Grade 1
St. Louis Metro Area (MO & IL)
Registration closes 5 days prior to the certification date.
| Date | Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | 7:30 AM – Noon | SCI – St. Charles, MO | COMPLETED |
| March 28, 2026 | 7:30 AM – Noon | SCI – O'Fallon, IL | COMPLETED |
| May 30, 2026 | 7:30 AM – Noon | SCI – St. Charles, MO | CLOSED |
| July 11, 2026 | 7:30 AM – Noon | SCI – St. Charles, MO | REGISTER |
| Aug 22, 2026 | 7:30 AM – Noon | SCI – St. Charles, MO | REGISTER |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 7:30 AM – Noon | SCI – O'Fallon, IL | REGISTER |
| Dec 5, 2026 | 7:30 AM – Noon | SCI – St. Charles, MO | REGISTER |
Policy: No refunds or rescheduling within 5 days of the exam date. Registrations may be transferred to another individual from the same firm for that exam date.
Recording Devices: Cell phones and other recording devices such as Smart Glasses (Meta, Google, Apple, Samsung, Snap, XREAL, Rokid, Viture, RayNeo, Vizix, Microsoft, Epson RealWear, etc.) are NOT allowed to be accessed/worn during any ACI Examination. All such devices must either be surrendered to the examiner for return following the exam or stowed out of arm's reach during the examination and set to silent (in the case of cell phones).
Weapons: No weapons are permitted at any ACI Certification session.
Additional Locations
Columbia, Missouri
- Summer 2026 – TBD
Springfield, Missouri
- April 22–26, 2026 – More information forthcoming
- Fall 2026 Written Retest – TBD
ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector / Transportation Inspector
Missouri Chapter ACI offers certification sessions twice annually. Each session includes a 4-day review course and certification exams taught by Karin O'Brien, P.E..
| Session | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–6, 2026 | SCI – St. Charles, Missouri | REGISTER |
Nearby lodging available at the Hampton Inn – St. Charles .
Laboratory & Masonry Certifications
Strength Testing Technician
| Date | Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | 8 AM – Noon | St. Louis County Materials Lab | Completed |
| May 8, 2026 | Noon – 4 PM | SCI – St. Charles | Completed |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 AM – Noon | SCI – St. Charles | REGISTER |
Aggregate Testing Technician
| Date | Time | Location | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEVEL 1 Feb 27, 2026 |
8 AM – 1 PM | New Frontier Materials 2300 Creve Coeur Mill Rd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043 |
COMPLETED |
| LEVEL 2 May 1, 2026 |
8 AM – 12 PM | SCI - St. Charles (Laboratory Annex @ 124 Point West Blvd. | Cancelled |
Base Testing Technician
- March 27, 2026 – Completed
Masonry Certifications
- Masonry Field Testing Technician – Completed
- Masonry Lab Testing Technician – Cancelled
Exam Preparation
- No in-person training is provided during certification sessions.
- Online preparation is available through ACI University.
- Proper PPE is required for performance exams.
Payment Policy
All fees must be paid in full 5 days prior to the certification date. Checks should be payable to Missouri Chapter ACI and mailed to:
SCI Engineering, Inc.
Attn: Dave Nolan
130 Point West Blvd.
St. Charles, MO 63301
Substitutions are allowed at any time. No cancellations or refunds within 5 days of the exam date. No-shows will not be rescheduled or refunded.
For more information visit ACI Certification Programs . PLEASE NOTE: Not all certifications are available from the ACI-Missouri Chapter. Many questions have been answered already, please CLICK HERE to find FAQ's regarding certifications.
Questions? Email [email protected] .
Jul 11
ACI Field Testing Technician - Grade 1
Full Certification is $489. This will consist of both the performance and written tests. No training is provided as part of this certification.
About ACI Missouri's Certifications
ACI Missouri offers various certifications on the behalf of ACI International. While some certifications are done annually, and as frequently as monthly, some of the certifications performed by ACI Missouri are at the request of companies and individuals based on specific project needs. Contact us to schedule a mutually agreeable test date.
Verify a Certification
Have a ACI Certification requirement for your project? Need to verify certifications? Please follow the link below.
Certifications Offered by Aci Missouri:
(Certifications are offered around the state. Please see the events tab for location specific information.)
Concrete Field Testing Technician - Grade I
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.
Concrete Strength Testing Technician
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 laboratory procedures related to the determination of concrete compressive and flexural strength.
Concrete Flatwork Finisher
Concrete Flatwork Finisher is a craftsman who has demonstrated knowledge about and the ability to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork. A Concrete Flatwork Technician is a person who is knowledgeable about proper procedures to place, consolidate, finish, edge, joint, cure and protect concrete flatwork, but who lacks sufficient work experience to qualify as a Concrete Flatwork Finisher.
Concrete Construction Special Inspector -
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.
