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
December 29, 2025 – Abbreviated ACI Field Testing Grade I – Bismarck*
February 11-12 – ACI Field Testing Grade I – Fargo
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
The Abbreviated Review Session held on December 29th, 2025 will be held at Superior Walls of North Dakota, 2512 Lockheed Drive, Bismarck, ND 58504. This abbreviated session is intended for the self-motivated learner or someone who has previously held their certification, is knowledgeable and proficient in the topics covered, and is re-certifying. The abbreviated review session is not recommended for first-time examinees.
All other Bismarck Exam Review Sessions are at the Rainbow Energy Center (former Gold Seal Building)
918 E Divide Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501
All Fargo Exam Review Sessions are located at the West Fargo Convention Center
825 E Beaton Dr, West Fargo, ND 58078
DAILY TIMELINE
The Abbreviated Review & Exam Session for Field Testing Technician Grade I is 1-day long and will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Lunch on your own and study time will be from 12:00PM to 1:00PM. Question and Answer and Final Review will be from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. The Written Exam will take place from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, and the Performance Exam will be from 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
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.