Essential Tools for AEM and CEM Certification Success This page provides a comprehensive set of resources, tools, and guides to help applicants successfully complete the application process.
Applicant Portal – Submit and track your application online.
Applicant Guidebook (10/2/25) – The Applicant Guidebook complements the certification/recertification application and outlines acceptable ways to meet each requirement, plus a list of required documentation.
Legacy Online Certification Application User Guide – Information for navigating the legacy Applicant Portal.
New Certification Program Applicant User Guide – Information for navigating the new Certification Program Portal.
Sample Training Allocation Chart (TAC) – The TAC was developed as a resource for Commissioners and applicants to categorize training that the Commission has evaluated. The TACs are not an exhaustive list of training that could meet training requirements. Subject areas and training courses not shown may be acceptable if the applicant provides the appropriate documentation. Details on this required documentation are in the Applicant Guidebook. Click here for more information about requesting an addition to the Sample USA TAC.
Certification Change Log – Captures changes to the USA Sample Training Allocation Chart and is the source for ensuring all submitted documentation complies with the most recent version of the Applicant Guidebook. Applicants are responsible for ensuring they have checked the change log before submission of application materials.
Certification Exam Blueprint– Breakdown of exam content areas and weights.
AEM/CEM Exam Resource List – Official references used for exam questions.
AEM/CEM Exam Resource List, 2026 Exam – Official references for the AEM/CEM exam effective January 1, 2026. Applicants taking the exam in 2026 should study from these resources.
Important: Optional exam prep courses, offered online or in person, are intended to help applicants build critical thinking skills and become familiar with topics in the Exam Resource List. Completing a course does not guarantee passing the exam. Practice quizzes provided in the courses are not from the actual exam but mirror its structure and style.
Online Exam Prep Course (Self-Paced) – Study anytime, anywhere through MindEdge Learning.
In-Person Exam Prep Courses – Instructor-led sessions in a classroom setting designed to help applicants strengthen critical thinking skills, review key concepts from the Exam Resource List, and practice strategies for approaching exam-style questions. These sessions supplement the official study materials but do not provide or review actual exam content.
Featured Mentor List – Connect with an experienced AEM or CEM mentor.
Mentor Request Form – For qualified individuals to submit to IAEM Headquarters to get approved to mentor AEM or CEM applicants.
Exam Request Form – Submit your request to schedule an exam.
Exam Request Form Guide – Steps for navigating the online exam request form for completing the Exam Request Form.
Upcoming IAEM AEM/CEM Exam Dates & Locations - List of already scheduled exam dates and locations.
Professional Ethics and Conduct Guide – Learn about the requirements for ethical conduct.
ADA Policy for Certification – Information on accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Contact IAEM at certificationinfo@iaem.com.