Welcome to the SPCEA Expert Training and Certification Center

This page lists all SPCEA Expert Training courses as well as the Certified Product Cost Expert (CPCE®) certification program. Membership in SPCEA is not required to take courses or the certification program, but members receive discounted pricing on course registrations.

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Activity Based Cost Modeling

  • This course explores the principles of managerial costing, with an emphasis on the limitations of traditional cost accounting and the advantages of a causality-based model.

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Certified Product Cost Expert (CPCE®)

  • This course prepares you for the CPCE® certification with in-depth training on cost engineering principles, modeling techniques, and practical applications—concluding with the certification exam.

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Forging Costing Training

  • This course covers the essential concepts of forging, including technology classifications, tooling design, and machine selection. Participants will gain a clear understanding of forgeability, production steps, and forging cost estimation methods.

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Molding Cost Estimation

  • This course delivers a comprehensive overview of molding processes and how to evaluate associated costs. Learners will explore topics such as raw material types, equipment selection, tooling design, and process costs.

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Introduction to TRIZ

  • Learn the foundational principles of TRIZ—Inventive Problem-Solving methodology—as applied to cost and value optimization. This course explains how to engage both logical & creative thinking to overcome barriers and problem solving.

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Stamping Cost Estimation

  • This course introduces the fundamentals of stamping manufacturing and its associated cost estimation techniques. Topics include raw material selection, material costing, stamping equipment and processes, tooling costs, post-processing, packaging, and more

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About our Expert Training Platform

SPCEA’s learning platform gives members on-demand access to cost engineering and analytics training designed to build skills, earn credentials, and advance your career - anytime, anywhere.

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