Becoming Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) certified is a game changer for AEC career professionals.

It is the fast track to feeling more confident and qualified on design & construction projects. 

Yet people trying to pass this test are often confused, unsure, or overwhelmed about how to best study for the CSI’s CDT Certification.

Thankfully, you can pass this test quickly and efficiently. 

Easily Understand Complicated CDT Concepts Like: 

  • How a design grows from idea into a finished building.
  • Roles, relationships, and responsibilities of EVERYONE who contributes to a project. 
  • How to better contribute to the project, your firm or clients’ success.

This course will take the mystery out of studying for CDT Certification.

Not just that -- it will also help you become a better professional who can deliver amazing work confidently. 

This program includes:

  • 12+ hours of video, addressing each CSI Knowledge Domain and learning objectives being tested on the CDT.
  • A clear approach to use the Project Delivery Practice Guide to efficiently study for the CDT.
  • 300+ CDT practice questions to increase your ability to recall important information.
  • 120 Question Mock Exam that you’ll take 1 week prior to the testing window.
  • Expert advice to fuel your focus and overcome unnecessary pitfalls and self sabotage.
  • Access to the course via computer and the Young Architect Academy app, available on iOS and Android stores.

Our Methodology:

You don’t just want to study, you want to recall what matters and succeed on test day! That’s why you'll…

  • Learn

    Learn by watching easy-to-follow, comprehensive videos that cover the 8 CDT Knowledge Domains.

  • Recall

    Recall info through practice questions and a mock exam before you take the final test.

  • Refine

    Refine your testing ability with feedback from the mock exam, to be unshakable on test day.

Take the CDT exam with confidence and enjoy a certification that can change your career!

What makes this course different:

  • This online course is highly accessible for busy professionals - no in-person live meetings; instead you can study on your computer or phone, and you make your own study schedule!

  • Not another boring Professor having a lecture-style conversation. Instead, we share lots of real world scenarios in a dynamic way.

  • Lots of practice questions to support recalling important information so you can truly learn and succeed on the exam

  • This course was created from scratch by Registered Architects who have been helping architecture professionals pass licensing exams since 2013.

  • Most importantly, we’ll help you become a better professional - Architect, Contractor, Engineer, Owners Rep, Product Specialist, etc.

When you sign up for CDT 101, you’ll enjoy:
CDT 101 Spring 2025 Pre-Order


The entire CDT 101 Online Course Content will be available starting Wednesday, January 15, 2025. You’ll receive an email when access opens.

Spring 2025 CDT Key Dates to Remember:

  • February 12 – May 8, 2025: Pay and complete registration for the CDT exam.
  • May 6 – June 4, 2025: Testing window to take the CDT exam at a Prometric testing center.
  • June 5th, 2025: YA Academy CDT 101 Course Access Expires
  • Mid-July 2025: CDT results will be emailed.

Pre-Order CDT 101 Spring 2025


This CDT 101 Course (created by Young Architect ) is not affiliated, endorsed or sponsored by the Construction Specification Institute (CSI).

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS:

Emily Hobbs RA CDT

A registered Architect in St.Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands where her passion for environmentally responsible design. 

Her work focuses on building her community with respect to the islands’ unique history, climate, and culture.

Michael Riscica RA CDT

A registered Architect in Florida and Oregon, Michael is the founder of Young Architect Academy. 

His passion is demystifying standardized testing for the architecture, engineering and construction industry.