Login
IAEMconnect
Community
About
Code of Ethics
IAEM Policies
Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy
IAEM Privacy Policy
IAEM-USA Recording Policy
Communicable Disease Code of Conduct
Waiver and Release of Liability for Communicable Disease
Access for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons
Request Modifications
IAEM Shipping Policy
IAEM Returns Policy
Complaint Procedure
Annual Conference and EMEX Cancellation Policy
Bylaws & APPs
History of IAEM
Past Presidents of IAEM
Principles of EM
Annual Report
Partnerships
IAEM-Global Partners
IAEM-Europa Partners
IAEM-Oceania Partners
IAEM-USA National Partners
IAEM-USA State Association Partners
IAEM Certification Program Partnerships
Draft Partner Agreement Template
Outreach
IAEM-Global Outreach
IAEM-USA Outreach
IAEM-Europa Outreach
In Memoriam
IAEM Staff
Contact Us
Certification
Certification Intro
Certification Code of Ethics
AEM/CEM Code of Ethics
AEM/CEM Professional Code of Conduct
Violations of Code
Getting Started
Certification Webinar Series
Certification Webinar Recordings
Find A Mentor
Prep Course & Exam Dates
Application Process
Initial Certification
Recertification
Upgrade from AEM to CEM
Lifetime CEM Certification
Credential Review Dates
Appeal Procedure
Certification News
Certification Commission
Call for Commissioners
Certification Executive Committee
Past Chairs
Resource Center
Certification Corner
FEMA IS Courses
Mentoring & Representation
Testimonials
Current AEM/CEM
Bravo Zulu Award
FAQs
Removal of Essay Requirement FAQ.
History of IAEM Certification
Order AEM®/CEM® Plaque
Certification Program Complaint Process Policy
Events
IAEM Member Calendar
EM Events
Safe Events Initiative
IAEM Annual Conference
IAEM Virtual Conference 2024
Climb to Colorado
IAEM-USA Healthcare Caucus Symposium
US Region 6 2024 Conference
IAEM-USA Happy Hours
IAEM-USA Open House
IAEM Webinars
IAEM Webinar Recordings
EMEX
IAEM Think Tanks
Think Tank Recordings
Past Events
Upcoming Events
Attendance Certificates
Resources
IAEM Bulletin
Author Guidelines
Advertising Policy
Newsletter Issues
IAEM Dispatch
IAEM Awards
IAEM-USA 40 under 40 Honorees
2024 Award Winners
2023 Award Winners
2022 Award Winners
2021 Award Winners
2020 Award Winners
2019 Award Winners
2018 Award Winners
National Security Awards
Scholarships
Call for Commissioners
Scholarship Commission
2024 IAEM Scholarship Application
Application FAQs
Donors
Donations
Other Ways to Give
Recipients
FAQs
Amazon Business Prime Account
Research to Practice Fact Sheets
Reference Materials
Preparedness
Prevention
Protection
Response
Recovery
Mitigation
Professional Development Training Certificate
EM Practitioner Articles
Author's Guidelines
Listing of Articles
IAEM Global COVID-19 Resources & News
COVID-19: Self-Care: IAEMstrong
COVID-19: Webinars
COVID-19: CDC
COVID-19: HHS
COVID-19: WHO
COVID-19: USA
COVID-19: Canada
COVID-19: Oceania
COVID-19: Other Geographic Areas
COVID-19: 2021 Conversations Award
Groups
Councils/Global Regions
IAEM-Canada Council
About the IAEM-Canada Council
IAEM-Canada Bylaws & APPs
IAEM-Canada Council Leadership
IAEM-Canada Council Regions
Alberta Region
Atlantic Region
British Columbia Region
Ontario Region
Prairie Region
IAEM-Canada Council News
IAEM-Canada Council Communique
IAEM-Canada Council Resources
IAEM-Canada Council EM Article Collection
IAEM-Canada Council AGM Records
IAEM-Oceania Council
About the IAEM-Oceania Council
IAEM-Oceania Council Leadership
IAEM-Oceania Council News
IAEM-Oceania Council Resources
IAEM-USA Council
About the IAEM-USA Council
USA Council Elections
IAEM USA Council Officers Election
IAEM USA Region 9 Officers Election
IAEM-USA Council Leadership
IAEM-USA Council Regions
USA Region 1
Region 1 News Archive
USA Region 2
USA Region 3
USA Region 4
USA Region 5
USA Region 6
USA Region 7
USA Region 8
USA Region 9
USA Region 10
The IAEM-USA President’s Corner
IAEM-USA Council News
IAEM-USA Council Resources
IAEM-USA Council Bylaws Amendments
IAEM-Africa
About IAEM Africa
IAEM-Africa Leadership
IAEM-Asia
IAEM Asia About
IAEM-Asia Leadership
IAEM-Asia News
IAEM-Europa
About IAEM-Europa
IAEM-Europa News
IAEM-Europa Resources
IAEM-Europa Documents and Media
IAEM-Europa Publications and Plans
IAEM-Japan
About IAEM-Japan
IAEM-Japan Leadership
IAEM-Latin America
About IAEM-Latin America
IAEM-Latin America Leadership
IAEM-Latin America News
IAEM-Middle East
About IAEM-Middle East
IAEM-Middle East Leadership
IAEM-Middle East News
IAEM-Middle East Photo Gallery
IAEM-International
Global Board
Global Board Minutes
Commissions
Certification Commission
Scholarship Commission
Canadian Committees
Marketing and Communications Committee
Governance Committee
Membership
Partnership Engagement
Professional Development
Canada Regions
Student Membership
IAEM Groups
Scholarships
Professional Development
IAEM Certifications
IAEM Events & Resources
FEMA Independent Study
FEMA Next Generation Core Competencies
FEMA Higher Education Program & FEMA Special Interest Groups
Emergency Management Degrees
IAEM Awards Program
Job & Internship Opportunities
Creating a Student Chapter
USA Committees
Awards & Recognition
Bylaws
Conference
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Editorial
Government Affairs
EMPG ROI Reports
NWS Budget Support
Grant Funding Grassroots
IAEM Letters, Statements, and Testimony
US GAC News
Membership
Nominations and Credentials
USA Caucuses
Accessibility and Whole Community Inclusion Caucus
Advocacy and Awareness
Business Resilience
Children and Disaster
CAD Resources Index
CAD Resources for EM Practitioners
CAD Resources Children and Disasters
CAD Resources Children and Pandemics
CAD Resources Disasters and Schools
CAD Resources Disasters and Child Care
CAD Resources for Children and Families
CAD Training
Disaster Cost Recovery & Finance
Emerging Professionals
Emerging Technology Caucus
ETC Documents and Reports
ETC Meetings and Webinars
Energy
Faith-Based Organizations
Healthcare
Higher Education Academician Caucus
K-12 Education
Mental Health and Wellness Caucus
Mitigation, Climate Resilience, and Adaptation
Municipal Emergency Management
State Emergency Management Associations
Training Caucus
Transportation
Tribal Affairs
Uniformed Services
Universities & Colleges
Weather Caucus
USA Regions
Ad Hocs and Consortiums
Critical Infrastructure Consortium
Student Chapters
Student Chapter York University
Student Chapter IPCB
Student Chapter Zilina
Student Chapter MMA
Student Chapter John Jay College
Student Chapter Long Island University
Student Chapter MCNY
Student Chapter Albany
Student Chapter AMU
Student Chapter California, PA
Student Chapter Georgetown
Student Chapter Jefferson
Student Chapter Millersville
Student Chapter GWU
Student Chapter UDEL
Student Chapter UMUC
Student Chapter VCU
Student Chapter FIU
Student Chapter FSU
Student Chapter JSU
IAEM-USA at Elizabeth City State University
Student Chapter SSU
Student Chapter Capella
Student Chapter OCU
Student Chapter Akron
Student Chapter Chicago
Student Chapter Arkansas State
Student Chapter Arkansas Tech
Student Chapter OSU
Student Chapter Tulane
Student Chapter UNT
Student Chapter UCM
Student Chapter NDSU
Student Chapter Denver
Student Chapter USD
Student Chapter CSULB
Student Chapter UNLV
Student Chapter UAF
Student Chapter WWU
2024-2025 IAEM-USA Committee and Caucus Leadership Selection
News
Global News
Press Releases
Media Contact
Jobs
Dashboard
Join
Who IAEM is For
Member Benefits
IAEM Videos
Find Your Council
Student Membership
Affiliate Membership
Join IAEM
Chat with Us
X
About
Code of Ethics
IAEM Policies
Non-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy
IAEM Privacy Policy
IAEM-USA Recording Policy
Communicable Disease Code of Conduct
Waiver and Release of Liability for Communicable Disease
Access for Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons
Request Modifications
IAEM Shipping Policy
IAEM Returns Policy
Complaint Procedure
Annual Conference and EMEX Cancellation Policy
Bylaws & APPs
History of IAEM
Past Presidents of IAEM
Principles of EM
Annual Report
Partnerships
IAEM-Global Partners
IAEM-Europa Partners
IAEM-Oceania Partners
IAEM-USA National Partners
IAEM-USA State Association Partners
IAEM Certification Program Partnerships
Draft Partner Agreement Template
Outreach
IAEM-Global Outreach
IAEM-USA Outreach
IAEM-Europa Outreach
In Memoriam
IAEM Staff
Contact Us
Certification
Certification Intro
Certification Code of Ethics
AEM/CEM Code of Ethics
AEM/CEM Professional Code of Conduct
Violations of Code
Getting Started
Certification Webinar Series
Certification Webinar Recordings
Find A Mentor
Prep Course & Exam Dates
Application Process
Initial Certification
Recertification
Upgrade from AEM to CEM
Lifetime CEM Certification
Credential Review Dates
Appeal Procedure
Certification News
Certification Commission
Call for Commissioners
Certification Executive Committee
Past Chairs
Resource Center
Certification Corner
FEMA IS Courses
Mentoring & Representation
Testimonials
Current AEM/CEM
Bravo Zulu Award
FAQs
Removal of Essay Requirement FAQ.
History of IAEM Certification
Order AEM®/CEM® Plaque
Certification Program Complaint Process Policy
Events
IAEM Member Calendar
EM Events
Safe Events Initiative
IAEM Annual Conference
IAEM Virtual Conference 2024
Climb to Colorado
IAEM-USA Healthcare Caucus Symposium
US Region 6 2024 Conference
IAEM-USA Happy Hours
IAEM-USA Open House
IAEM Webinars
IAEM Webinar Recordings
EMEX
IAEM Think Tanks
Think Tank Recordings
Past Events
Upcoming Events
Attendance Certificates
Resources
IAEM Bulletin
Author Guidelines
Advertising Policy
Newsletter Issues
IAEM Dispatch
IAEM Awards
IAEM-USA 40 under 40 Honorees
2024 Award Winners
2023 Award Winners
2022 Award Winners
2021 Award Winners
2020 Award Winners
2019 Award Winners
2018 Award Winners
National Security Awards
Scholarships
Call for Commissioners
Scholarship Commission
2024 IAEM Scholarship Application
Application FAQs
Donors
Donations
Other Ways to Give
Recipients
FAQs
Amazon Business Prime Account
Research to Practice Fact Sheets
Reference Materials
Preparedness
Prevention
Protection
Response
Recovery
Mitigation
Professional Development Training Certificate
EM Practitioner Articles
Author's Guidelines
Listing of Articles
IAEM Global COVID-19 Resources & News
COVID-19: Self-Care: IAEMstrong
COVID-19: Webinars
COVID-19: CDC
COVID-19: HHS
COVID-19: WHO
COVID-19: USA
COVID-19: Canada
COVID-19: Oceania
COVID-19: Other Geographic Areas
COVID-19: 2021 Conversations Award
Groups
Councils/Global Regions
IAEM-Canada Council
About the IAEM-Canada Council
IAEM-Canada Bylaws & APPs
IAEM-Canada Council Leadership
IAEM-Canada Council Regions
Alberta Region
Atlantic Region
British Columbia Region
Ontario Region
Prairie Region
IAEM-Canada Council News
IAEM-Canada Council Communique
IAEM-Canada Council Resources
IAEM-Canada Council EM Article Collection
IAEM-Canada Council AGM Records
IAEM-Oceania Council
About the IAEM-Oceania Council
IAEM-Oceania Council Leadership
IAEM-Oceania Council News
IAEM-Oceania Council Resources
IAEM-USA Council
About the IAEM-USA Council
USA Council Elections
IAEM USA Council Officers Election
IAEM USA Region 9 Officers Election
IAEM-USA Council Leadership
IAEM-USA Council Regions
USA Region 1
Region 1 News Archive
USA Region 2
USA Region 3
USA Region 4
USA Region 5
USA Region 6
USA Region 7
USA Region 8
USA Region 9
USA Region 10
The IAEM-USA President’s Corner
IAEM-USA Council News
IAEM-USA Council Resources
IAEM-USA Council Bylaws Amendments
IAEM-Africa
About IAEM Africa
IAEM-Africa Leadership
IAEM-Asia
IAEM Asia About
IAEM-Asia Leadership
IAEM-Asia News
IAEM-Europa
About IAEM-Europa
IAEM-Europa News
IAEM-Europa Resources
IAEM-Europa Documents and Media
IAEM-Europa Publications and Plans
IAEM-Japan
About IAEM-Japan
IAEM-Japan Leadership
IAEM-Latin America
About IAEM-Latin America
IAEM-Latin America Leadership
IAEM-Latin America News
IAEM-Middle East
About IAEM-Middle East
IAEM-Middle East Leadership
IAEM-Middle East News
IAEM-Middle East Photo Gallery
IAEM-International
Global Board
Global Board Minutes
Commissions
Certification Commission
Scholarship Commission
Canadian Committees
Marketing and Communications Committee
Governance Committee
Membership
Partnership Engagement
Professional Development
Canada Regions
Student Membership
IAEM Groups
Scholarships
Professional Development
IAEM Certifications
IAEM Events & Resources
FEMA Independent Study
FEMA Next Generation Core Competencies
FEMA Higher Education Program & FEMA Special Interest Groups
Emergency Management Degrees
IAEM Awards Program
Job & Internship Opportunities
Creating a Student Chapter
USA Committees
Awards & Recognition
Bylaws
Conference
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
Editorial
Government Affairs
EMPG ROI Reports
NWS Budget Support
Grant Funding Grassroots
IAEM Letters, Statements, and Testimony
US GAC News
Membership
Nominations and Credentials
USA Caucuses
Accessibility and Whole Community Inclusion Caucus
Advocacy and Awareness
Business Resilience
Children and Disaster
CAD Resources Index
CAD Resources for EM Practitioners
CAD Resources Children and Disasters
CAD Resources Children and Pandemics
CAD Resources Disasters and Schools
CAD Resources Disasters and Child Care
CAD Resources for Children and Families
CAD Training
Disaster Cost Recovery & Finance
Emerging Professionals
Emerging Technology Caucus
ETC Documents and Reports
ETC Meetings and Webinars
Energy
Faith-Based Organizations
Healthcare
Higher Education Academician Caucus
K-12 Education
Mental Health and Wellness Caucus
Mitigation, Climate Resilience, and Adaptation
Municipal Emergency Management
State Emergency Management Associations
Training Caucus
Transportation
Tribal Affairs
Uniformed Services
Universities & Colleges
Weather Caucus
USA Regions
Ad Hocs and Consortiums
Critical Infrastructure Consortium
Student Chapters
Student Chapter York University
Student Chapter IPCB
Student Chapter Zilina
Student Chapter MMA
Student Chapter John Jay College
Student Chapter Long Island University
Student Chapter MCNY
Student Chapter Albany
Student Chapter AMU
Student Chapter California, PA
Student Chapter Georgetown
Student Chapter Jefferson
Student Chapter Millersville
Student Chapter GWU
Student Chapter UDEL
Student Chapter UMUC
Student Chapter VCU
Student Chapter FIU
Student Chapter FSU
Student Chapter JSU
IAEM-USA at Elizabeth City State University
Student Chapter SSU
Student Chapter Capella
Student Chapter OCU
Student Chapter Akron
Student Chapter Chicago
Student Chapter Arkansas State
Student Chapter Arkansas Tech
Student Chapter OSU
Student Chapter Tulane
Student Chapter UNT
Student Chapter UCM
Student Chapter NDSU
Student Chapter Denver
Student Chapter USD
Student Chapter CSULB
Student Chapter UNLV
Student Chapter UAF
Student Chapter WWU
2024-2025 IAEM-USA Committee and Caucus Leadership Selection
News
Global News
Press Releases
Media Contact
Jobs
Dashboard
Join
Who IAEM is For
Member Benefits
IAEM Videos
Find Your Council
Student Membership
Affiliate Membership
Join IAEM
Chat with Us
Certification News
Certification
Certification News
Certification Intro
Certification Code of Ethics
AEM/CEM Code of Ethics
AEM/CEM Professional Code of Conduct
Violations of Code
Getting Started
Certification Webinar Series
Certification Webinar Recordings
Find A Mentor
Prep Course & Exam Dates
Application Process
Initial Certification
Recertification
Upgrade from AEM to CEM
Lifetime CEM Certification
Credential Review Dates
Appeal Procedure
Certification News
Certification Commission
Call for Commissioners
Certification Executive Committee
Past Chairs
Resource Center
Certification Corner
FEMA IS Courses
Mentoring & Representation
Testimonials
Current AEM/CEM
Bravo Zulu Award
FAQs
Removal of Essay Requirement FAQ.
History of IAEM Certification
Order AEM®/CEM® Plaque
Certification Program Complaint Process Policy
Certification News
Previous CEM News
:|
2018-2020
|
2015-2016
|
2014
|
2010-2013
Survey Alert
(1Nov. 2024) IAEM is gathering feedback on the
Certified Emergency Manager (CEM®) education requirement
via a
survey
open to everyone. The
survey
closes on November 30, 2024.
Be sure to click the black “submit” button at the bottom of the “Thank You” page to submit your response. Responses will remain anonymous and will be used to inform a recommendation about the CEM education requirement.
IAEM Certification Program now included in the DOD COOL program (5 Sept. 2024)
The AEM and CEM credentials were approved for inclusion in the Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL) program, which is designed to promote the attainment of civilian credentials for military personnel. The AEM and CEM programs were assessed according to the DOD Credentialing Standards to ensure that the credentials paid for through the services’ voluntary credentialing program meet statutory requirements.
Certification and Recertification Fees Increase by $5 Effective June 1, 2024 (22 Apr 2024)
Certification Application Fees will become $430 for members and $640 for non-IAEM-members. Recertification Fees will become $280 for members and $360 for non-IAEM-members. IAEM membership is available
here
.
New Certification Exam Launches in January 2024
(4 Dec. 2023) A new version of the AEM/CEM Exam will launch in January 2024. Applicants should study the
AEM/CEM Resource List 2024
, if they are planning to take the exam beginning in January 2024. Because a key validation is required as a quality assurance measure after launching a new exam, results will be delayed.
Depending on the exam volume in early 2024, applicants may need to wait 30-60 days for the results which will arrive via email.
We appreciate your patience.
The IAEM Certification Cohort will support AEM® certification too.
(8 Nov. 2023) SLTT full or part-time emergency managers interested in the AEM or CEM certification under the IAEM Certified Emergency Manager Program should review the complete eligibility requirements and the cohort interest form on the
IAEM website.
The deadline to submit interest is Nov. 17, 2023.
IAEM seeks individuals to participate in the next CEM cohort with fees waived
(24 Oct. 2023) With funding received from FEMA, IAEM is putting together a cohort of individuals interested in pursuing the IAEM Certified Emergency Manager designation. Selected individuals will have their certification and preparatory course fees waived! Interested applicants must submit the three documents
posted here
to
Kate McClimans
by Nov. 17.
The updated Training Allocation Chart is live. Updates will be effective starting Nov. 1, 2023. (15 Aug 2023)
The USA Training Allocation Chart has been updated to remove E/G options for training. The new chart also lists a "suggested subject area" to help applicants categorize their training. Starting Nov. 1, 2023, all training listed on the USA Training Allocation Chart will be either coded E (emergency management training) or G (general management training). Applicants will no longer have the option to apply a specific training as E/G starting on Nov. 1. The new USA chart is currently on the
Certification Resources webpage
. Remember that starting on Nov. 1, applicants must refer to the new chart for their training. Any questions may be directed to
IAEM staff
.
Update to the Certification USA Training Allocation Chart starting November 1
st
(6 July 2023)
The USA Training Allocation Chart is undergoing an update to remove E/G options for training. Starting November 1, 2023, all training listed on the USA Training Allocation Chart will be either coded E (Emergency Management Training) or G (General Management Training). Applicants will no longer have to option to apply a specific training as E/G starting on November 1
st
. The new chart will also list a “suggested subject area” to help ap
plicants categorize their training. The new USA chart will be posted on the Resources page by August. Look for an email announcement once it is live on the website.Any questions can be directed to IAEM Staff at
info@iaem.com
.
IAEM Announces New Certificates for AEMs and CEMs (21 Apr 2023)
IAEM is proud to announce that this year, it is introducing a new AEM/CEM presentation format to give the certificate a contemporary look and to better accommodate standard size framing and filing options. A sample of the fresh, new version is shown here. It is formatted as an 8 ½ x 11 size with landscape orientation. This format facilitates easy framing and is suitable for hanging in certified professionals’ offices. These new certificates will be issued to both those newly earning their credential, and to those who are renewing them.
Certification and Recertification Fees Increase by $5 Effective June 1, 2023 (19 Apr 2023)
Certification Application Fees will become $425 for members and $635 for non-IAEM-members. Recertification Fees will become $275 for members and $355 for non-IAEM-members. IAEM membership is available
here
. The Certification Prep Course fee will increase by $10 to become $535.
Certification Training News
(20 Feb. 2023) The IAEM Certification Commission has decided to enforce a minimum training credit at 0.5 hour. Courses that are less than half an hour will not be given training credit in the AEM, CEM or Recertification application.
The Commission has also decided to round down training hours to the nearest half hour (i.e. a course that was 2 hours and 40 minutes will receive credit for 2.5 hours).
IAEM Certification Exam Updated
(30 Jan. 2023) Using the results from the pilot data of the new version of the IAEM Certification exam, several questions have been edited or revised based on input from a panel of subject matter experts. Moving forward, IAEM will determine exam results using scaled scoring. Scaled scoring is a representation of the total number of correct answers a candidate has provided that has been converted into a standardized scale. The passing score is 500 on a scale of 200 to 800.
IAEM has eliminated the essay as a requirement for the AEM/CEM (2 Dec 2021)
The IAEM-USA Board of Directors has decided to remove the essay requirement from all AEM and CEM applications effective immediately. As the IAEM Certification Program prepares to pursue ANSI accreditation, IAEM recently completed an updated emergency management job analysis. Information collected through this process prompted a review of the certification requirements which concluded that the Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors assessed in the essay are represented elsewhere in the certification application and examination. The online application is being updated now to account for the removal of the essay requirement. In the meantime, candidates can upload a blank Word document into the essay section as a workaround to enable the application submission.
FAQs
are available to answer most questions.
Call for Commissioners Class of 2024
(25 Feb 2021)
The IAEM Certification Commission is looking for candidates to fill 4-6 commissioner openings for the Class of 2024, serving from Jan. 1, 2022, to Dec. 31, 2024. The application period will end on
June 1, 2021
. Visit the
Call for Commissioners webpage
to obtain
details on qualifications, tasks, and applications.