Join Michael and Emily for a free CDT® certification presentation on August 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM Eastern. Learn why CDT® takes just 30 to 60 hours to pass compared to the 900 to 1,300 hours for the full architect exam, and how over 300 Boot Camp members have already earned their CDT® certification.

This episode breaks down all four CSI® certifications: CDT®, CCCA®, CCS®, and CCPR®. You will learn how CDT® serves as the foundation for three advanced credentials, why CDT® is designed for everyone in the AEC industry, and how the Fall 2026 exam schedule works so you do not miss early bird pricing.

Register for the free presentation and get invited to a bonus CDT® study session. Whether you are an ARE candidate, interior designer, engineer, contractor, or product rep, CDT® certification gives you a real credential while you are already in exam mode.

📝 Key Topics Covered:

• Why CDT® takes 30 to 60 hours vs 900 to 1,300 for the ARE

• CDT®, CCCA®, CCS®, and CCPR® certifications explained

• CCCA® has 75% overlap with the CE exam

• Fall 2026 CDT® exam timeline and early bird registration

• How to register for the free presentation on August 6

⏱️ Chapters:

(0:00) Free CDT® Presentation Invite

(1:31) Why CDT® Certification Matters

(3:15) CDT® Certification for the AEC Industry

(3:56) CSI® Certifications Explained

(5:52) CDT® Exam Schedule Fall 2026

(6:44) What We Cover at This Event

(8:38) Register at YoungArchitect.com/CDTwebinar

📖 Read the full blog post

🎯 Register for the FREE CDT® Presentation

🎯 Join our 10-week ARE Boot Camp

🎯 Get access to all ARE study materials with the ARE 101 Membership

📋 CSI® Certification Courses:

• CDT® 101

• CCCA® 101

📚 Individual ARE Exam Courses:

• Construction and Evaluation (CE 101)

• Practice Management (PcM 101)

• Project Management (PjM 101)

• Programming and Analysis (PA 101)

• Project Planning and Design (PPD 101)

• Project Development and Documentation (PDD 101)

• Building Codes 101

• Building Systems 101

• AIA Contracts 101