Due to the demands of COVID-19, certification candidates concerned about meeting a deadline in the AEM/CEM application/exam process should contact IAEM HQ at info@iaem.com. We recognize that your priority and focus is responding to the pandemic at this time, and IAEM Staff will provide a response and further details to each request received.

Online Certification Exam Requests

The IAEM Certification Exam is available online! A how-to guide for requesting the online exam can be found here. Request the online exam using this online form.

Note: 

• Candidate must provide proctor's direct email address. A testing facility email is not acceptable.
• Multiple emails will be sent to your proctor automatically through the exam program which could potentially be blocked by their firewall (ie .mil, .edu, and .gov). Proctors should request their IT Department to whitelist @iaemexam.com so messages are not blocked. If your proctor has not received any of the following emails, please have them contact IAEM HQ at info@iaem.com with the subject line of "Certification Exam Forms Not Received."
  Within 3 business days prior to the exam:
  (1) Proctor agreement email.
  (2) The email which contains the exam keycode for use on the day of the exam.
  Within 1 business day post-exam:
  (3) The post exam agreement form.
• The candidate is not permitted to take the online exam on his/her personal or work computer. The candidate must use a computer with Internet connection provided by an approved proctor. Further information about approved proctors can be found on page 5 of the IAEM Study Guide.

Scheduling an AEM/CEM Exam Near You

Candidates can request individual exam offerings by emailing Sharon Kelly at info@iaem.com. The request for the AEM/CEM exam must be received at least 14 business days in advance. See the Study Guide on pages 5-6 for details on how to set up an exam at a location near you. No exams or exam requests will be processed between Dec. 16, 2021, and Jan. 4, 2022.

If you wish to set up an official group exam offering, please contact IAEM staff member Chelsea Steadman at Chelsea@iaem.com.

Preparatory Course

The preparatory course includes: Review of CEM program requirements (experience, education, professional contributions and more); explanation of the AEM program requirements; application procedures; tips for successful program completion; an overview of the AEM/CEM exam; the standards upon which the exam is based; sample exam questions; and a Q&A period. Please come prepare to ask specific questions related to the program and/or to your personal credentials submission.

• Purpose: To relieve exam anxiety, not to teach emergency management principles.
• How: Discuss the AEM/CEM exam mechanics; facilitate an interactive discussion of emergency management principles; cross-walk through practice exam questions.
• Who should attend? The AEM/CEM Exam Prep Course is intended for professional emergency managers interested in obtaining the Certified Emergency Manager designation. A Certified Emergency Manager is an individual who possesses the knowledge, skills and abilities to effectively manage a comprehensive disaster/emergency management program.That program can be in, but is not limited to, government, business and industry, military, health care or educational institutions.
• Cost: $495 per person
• Note: The Prep Course does not teach emergency management principles.

Schedule of Upcoming Courses and Exams

A minimum of 10 registrants are required.

• Location: King County OEM, EOC, 3511 NE 2nd Street, Renton, Washington.
• AEM/CEM Exam Date/Time: Tuesday, June 1, 2021, 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Pacific time.
• AEM/CEM Certification Application Fee: Certification application fee must be paid prior to sitting for the exam ($410 USD IAEM members; $620 USD non-members). Pay the application fee here.
• PLUS you also must register to sit for the exam. Register online here.
• Proctor: Sarah Miller, CEM, IAEM-USA Region 10 President.
• Registration Deadline: May 18, 2021 (onsite registration is not available)

·     Additional Information about this exam offering:

• Participants will take the electronic exam on computers provided by King County OEM.
• All participants must arrive 30 minutes prior to the exam start time in order to go through COVID screening.
• Participants must adhere to current CDC COVID protocols during the time of the offering

• Location: City of Portland Water Bureau, 9911 SE Bush Street, Portland, Oregon 97266.
• AEM/CEM Exam Date/Time: Monday, June 7, 2021, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Pacific time.
• AEM/CEM Certification Application Fee: Certification application fee must be paid prior to sitting for the exam ($410 USD IAEM members; $620 USD non-members). Pay the application fee here.
• PLUS you also must register to sit for the exam. Register online here.
• Proctor: Sarah Miller, CEM, IAEM-USA Region 10 President.
• Registration Deadline: May 24, 2021 (onsite registration is not available)​

·     Additional Information about this exam offering:

• Participants will take the electronic exam on computers provided by King County OEM.
• All participants must arrive 30 minutes prior to the exam start time in order to go through COVID screening.
• Participants must adhere to current CDC COVID protocols during the time of the offering

August 31, 2021, Prep Course and Exam, Las Vegas, Nevada

• Location: National Homeland Security Conference, MGM Grand, 3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada 89109.
• AEM/CEM Preparatory Course Date/Time: Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
• AEM/CEM Exam Date/Time: Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, 2:00- 4:00 p.m.
• AEM/CEM Certification Application Fee: Certification application fee must be paid prior to sitting for the exam ($410 USD IAEM members; $620 USD non-members). Pay the application fee here.
• PLUS you also must register to sit for the exam. If you are taking the AEM/CEM Prep Course, you must register and pay the fee for the course, which is $495. Register online here.
• Proctor: TBD
• Registration Deadline: Aug. 16, 2021 (Onsite registration is not available)