AEM/CEM Applications

This section walks you through the application process. Certification candidates may reach out to members of their council's Certification Commission for help and advice on the application process. 

The Steps

1. Fill out the Certification Enrollment form.
2. Determine the type of Certification you plan to obtain.
3. Pay the Certification Fee: $420 for IAEM members or $630 for non-members (certification fees are non-refundable and non-transferable)
4. Complete the below two steps within one year of each other (order does not matter)
   
   • Pass a 100-question multiple choice exam.  
   • Submit application through our Certification portal
5. Get Recognized at our Annual Conference during our Awards Banquet when you earn your Certification!
6. Recertify to keep your Certification current

Additional Tips

Be sure to visit the CEM® Corner and read appropriate articles. The CEM Corner is organized by topic, and the link will open up to a myriad of helpful information about different components of the AEM®/CEM® requirements.

More Tips for successfully completing your AEM®/CEM® application:

• Follow all instructions.
• All documentation should be single-sided.
• Letters of reference must be signed and on letterhead.
• Remember to click on the blue "Submit Application" button on the candidate dashboard when you are ready for it to be received by IAEM Headquarters and scheduled for review by a Certification Commissioner.

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