South Dakota Ready Mix Concrete Association

ACI Certification Programs Sponsored by SDRMCA

Please review the following prior to registering:

2025-26 SDRMCA Policies - Cancellation/Payment, Refunds, Students, ADA Accommodations, etc.

ADA Accommodations - Must be requested in Advance of Testing

Verify Certification/Expiration

Notice:  

If after 4-6 weeks from testing you have not received your scores in the mail or by email, you must contact 

ACI Certifications Department directly at 248-848-3790.  

Wondering if your certification has expired?  Check at www.checkaci.org

**Consultants doing inspection work for the SDDOT are now required to complete ACI Field Testing Certification and DOT Plus Training.  To be included on the SDDOT certification listing, submit your ACI information to SDDOT Certifications: kelly.hudecek@state.sd.us.

Illness & Rescheduling:

SDRMCA reserves the right to implement protocols as deemed appropriate for the safety of the examinees and volunteers throughout the event if conditions require.  Please reschedule and DO NOT ATTEND if you are feeling ill or have tested positive for COVID prior to class.  Contact SDRMCA at 605-651-6365 to reschedule.  

ACI Concrete FIELD Testing Technician, Grade 1 Certification:  Program Information  

You must be physically able to perform the tests or request ADA accommodations from ACI in advance of testing.

Upcoming South Dakota Test Dates:    

        December 9-10, 2025, Sioux Falls, SD.  To register: Click Here

February 18-19, 2026, Brookings, SD.  To register: Click Here

February 24-25, 2026, Rapid City, SD.  To register:  Click Here

March 17-18, 2026, Pierre, SD.  To register:  Click Here

May 19-20, 2026, Sioux Falls, Intern class.  Email jackie@sdrmca.org to register.      

Study Video Links:  ACI Field Testing Videos of procedures can be reviewed on the Colorado Ready Mix Concrete Assoc's YouTube channel:  CLICK HERE.  

SAMPLE Calculations,  SAMPLE solution sheets

Materials:  ASTM, ACI Study Workbook, Classroom Review, Written/Performance Exam Included.

ACI Concrete STRENGTH Testing Technician Certification:    Program Information 

You must be physically able to perform the tests or request ADA accommodations from ACI in advance of testing.

Upcoming Test Date:  

Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Sioux Falls.  To register: Click Here

Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Black Hawk.  To register:  Click Here

   Materials:  ASTM, ACI Study Workbook, Written/Performance Exam Included. 

ACI Concrete FIELD Testing Technician - Written Exam RETEST Dates: 

Field Testing Retests can be completed at any of the events listed above or on the additional dates listed below for written only.  

Upcoming Test Dates:

Check back for retest dates. 

     Written and Performance Retests may also be taken at any Field Testing Technician dates listed above.                

ACI Concrete FLATWORK Associate/Advanced Finisher Certification: Program Information

Upcoming Test Dates: 

Wednesday, February 11, 2026, Deadwood (after Concrete Conference).  To register:  Click Here

Materials:  ACI Study Workbook, Written Exam Included

Work Experience Forms:  Click Here  

ACI Aggregate BASE Testing Technician Certification:     

Upcoming Test Dates:

Thursday, December 18, 2025, Sioux Falls.  To register:  Click Here

Thursday, April 23, 2026, Black Hawk.  To register:  Click Here    

Materials:  ASTM, ACI Study Workbook, Written/Performance Exam Included.       

ACI Aggregate Testing Technician - LEVEL 1 Certification:      

Upcoming Test Dates:

Friday, December 19, 2025, Sioux Falls.  To register:  Click Here

Friday, April 24, 2026, Black Hawk.  To register:  Click Here

Materials:  ASTM, ACI Study Workbook, Written/Performance Exam Included.   

It is the intention of SDRMCA to assist all individuals interested in becoming ACI Certified, however, our space, courses, and schedules are limited. If you need additional assistance finding a program to meet your needs, please contact SDRMCA, visit www.concrete.org, or check surrounding state associations to view additional program offerings.


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