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.

August 7, 2021, AEM/CEM Exam, Miami, FL

• Location: Florida International University, 11200 SW 8th Street, PG 6, Miami, FL 33199.
• AEM/CEM Exam Date/Time: Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021, 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Eastern
• AEM/CEM Certification Application Fee: Certification application fee must be paid prior to sitting for the exam ($415 USD IAEM members; $625 USD non-members). Pay the application fee here.
• PLUS you also must register to sit for the exam. Register online here.
• Proctor: Amy Aiken
• Registration Deadline: July 23, 2021 (Onsite registration is not available)

August 9, 2021, AEM/CEM Exam, Franklin, TN

• Location: Emergency Management Association of Tennessee Conference, Franklin Marriott Cool Springs, 700 Cool Springs Blvd, Franklin, TN 37067
• AEM/CEM Exam Date/Time: Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Central
• AEM/CEM Certification Application Fee: Certification application fee must be paid prior to sitting for the exam ($415 USD IAEM members; $625 USD non-members). Pay the application fee here.
• PLUS you also must register to sit for the exam. Register online here.
• Proctor: Edward Wolff, CEM
• Registration Deadline: July 26, 2021 (Onsite registration is not available)

August 15, 2021, AEM/CEM Exam, New Taipei City, Taiwan

• Location: New Taipei City Fire Department, Emergency Response Command Academy, 302, Sec. 1, Weihua 3rd Rd., LinKou Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
• AEM/CEM Exam Date/Time: Sunday, Aug. 15, 2021, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. 
• AEM/CEM Certification Application Fee: Certification application fee must be paid prior to sitting for the exam ($415 USD IAEM members; $625 USD non-members). Pay the application fee here
• PLUS you also must register to sit for the exam. Register online here.
• Proctor: Tswen-Juh Gu, CEM
• Registration Deadline: July 30, 2021 (Onsite registration is not available)

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

Register Online

• 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 ($415 USD IAEM members; $625 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)

Online Prep Course Available

Offered in partnership with MindEdge Learning, this prep course allows candidates to prepare for the IAEM Certification process through a self-study at your own pace. The course offers curated learning, review materials, and sample test questions designed to support students in preparing for the AEM or CEM certification.

Course may be purchased through the MindEdge Website: https://catalog.mindedge.com/iaem

**IAEM Members receive a 25% discount using code: Click here!

Please note that this course cannot be used to meet EM or GM training requirements.

All questions about the course should be directed to MindEdge Learning.

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