Free CMT Academy resources for ACI exam prep, certification planning, field reporting, salary math, and construction materials testing careers.
Free CMT Resources
Use these free resources to understand the CMT career path before you enroll. They are built to be practical enough for a new technician and useful enough for someone already in the field.
The $140K Blueprint
W2 vs 1099 math, per diem, overtime, truck value, and certification leverage.
ACI Quick Reference Card
Slump, air, unit weight, temperature, and cylinder-making memory points.
CMT Career Roadmap
ACI to NICET, ICC, ASNT, CWI, and API with the skills each step proves.
50 Free ACI Practice Questions
Sample questions with answer explanations to preview the academy training style.
Printable ACI memory anchors
| Test | What to remember |
|---|---|
| ASTM C143 Slump | 3 layers, 25 rods per layer, vertical cone lift. |
| ASTM C231 Air | Correct method, clean rim, stable gauge, correction factor. |
| ASTM C138 Unit Weight | Net mass divided by calibrated measure volume. |
| ASTM C1064 Temperature | Sensor surrounded by concrete, wait until stable. |
| ASTM C31 Cylinders | Correct molds, layers, rodding, curing, labels, custody. |