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. |
ACI Certification Sessions Sponsored by SDRMCA**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 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 Dates:
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 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 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 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 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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