ACI Certification Sessions
North Dakota Ready Mix & Concrete Products Association proudly sponsors ACI Certification sessions. Whether you’re new to the industry, or a seasoned veteran looking to expand your knowledge base, the NDRM&CPA ACI Certification Program has something for you. The most common review sessions that we schedule on a regular basis are the “Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I” and the “Concrete Flatwork Association and Advanced Finisher”. All other certification exam sessions are offered on an as-requested basis and will be scheduled when the class-attendee minimum is met.
Available Sessions
Aggregate Base Testing Technician
Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 1
Aggregate Testing Technician—Level 2
Concrete Construction Special Inspector
Concrete Field Testing Technician—Grade I
Concrete Flatwork Associate and Advanced Finisher
Concrete Laboratory Testing Technician – Level 2
Concrete Quality Technical Manager
Concrete Strength Testing Technician
Concrete Transportation Construction Inspector
MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Spring 2026 ACI Session Schedule
February 2 – ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 – Fargo, Terracon
February 3 – ACI Strength Testing Technician – Fargo, Terracon
February 4 – ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 2 – Fargo, Terracon
February 5 – ACI Aggregate Base Testing Technician – Fargo, Terracon
February 11-12 – ACI Field Testing Grade I – Fargo
February 17 – ACI Strength Testing Technician – Dickinson, Northern Plains Engineering
February 18 – ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 – Dickinson, Northern Plains Engineering
March 12-13 – ACI Field Testing Grade I – Bismarck
April 8-9 – ACI Flatwork Finisher – Bismarck
April 15-16 – ACI Flatwork Finisher – Fargo
May 20-21 – ACI Field Testing Grade I – Bismarck
May 27-28 – ACI Field Testing Grade I – Fargo
2026 EXAM REVIEW SESSION LOCATIONS
All Bismarck Exam Review Sessions are at the Rainbow Energy Center (former Gold Seal Building)
918 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
ACI Aggregate Testing, Strength Testing, and Aggregate Base Testing Review Sessions will be held at Terracon in West Fargo.
860 9th Street NE, West Fargo, ND 58078
All other Fargo Exam Review Sessions are located at the West Fargo Convention Center
825 E Beaton Dr, West Fargo, ND 58078
ACI Strength Testing Technician and Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 will be held at Northern Plains Engineering in Dickinson.
441 23rd Street West, Dickinson, ND 58601
DAILY TIMELINE
1-Day Review Sessions will begin promptly at 8:00AM Local Time. Testing will be performed mid-to-late afternoon. Please consider this when planning travel to ensure safety during inclement weather.
All other Review & Exam Sessions begin each day promptly at 8:00AM Local Time. Most 2-day exam sessions will convene at 3:00PM on the first day, and 2:00PM on the second day.
Please allow time for safe travel.
Gregory A. Johnson, PE, CWI
The NDRM&CPA ACI Certification Program is managed by Gregory A. Johnson, PE, CWI. Mr. Johnson has more than 30 years of experience in the concrete industry. Mr. Johnson is based out of Fargo, North Dakota and serves the surrounding region as a consultant engineer providing many training and certification programs.
For more information, please contact Program Manager, Greg Johnson, at greg.johnson@terracon.com or (701) 361-0201 or NDRMCPA Marketing Director, Brian Zuroff, at bzuroff@ndconcrete.com or (701) 319-9168.