Official CIAQAM Application

To apply for ACAC certification as a CIAQAM, you must submit this form along with the Examination & Certification fee of $400, pass the CIAQAM exam with a 70% or better and await board review of the completed application file. (For applicants outside the US and Canada, fees are $425.)

Your examination score will be reported directly to the CIAQAM certification board. The ACAC staff will notify you by email when the CIAQAM board has ruled on your application.

For a detailed description of the CIAQAM program, including objectives, eligibility requirements, body of knowledge and required skills, examination and certification procedures, fees, recertification requirements, due process and reinstatement policies, rules for use of logos and designation titles and the ACAC code of conduct, please download a CIAQAM program description from the link below.

Need Help? Contact our friendly staff at (888) 808-8381 (M-Th 7 to 4, MST) or via email at info@acac.org.

ACAC Certification exams are delivered at secure testing facilities around the world, or via secure online video proctoring. Candidates must select a delivery type at the time of application. If changes are necessary, please call the Council office at (888) 808-8381. Fees may apply.

Testing Center Exams

Candidates call the Council office at (888) 808-8381 to schedule their exams at one of more than 600 secure testing facilities around the world. Exams are delivered via computers provided by the testing facility in the presence of a proctor.

Online (Video) Proctored Exams

Candidates call the Council office at (888) 808-8381 to set a video proctoring appointment. Candidates provide their own computer, an approved webcam, and a private location. Candidates download a small software program for identity verification and surrender control of the computer and webcam to the proctors for the duration of the exam. Online proctored exams may be scheduled for any time convenient to the candidate. PLEASE NOTE: a constant internet connection speed of at least 2 Mbps (upload and download) is required for online proctoring. You can check your internet connection at any online speed test website. If your connection is slower than 2 Mbps, please choose another testing option.

Need Help? Contact our friendly staff at (888) 808-8381 (M-Th 7 to 4, MST) or via email at info@acac.org.

I agree to restrict my use of the CIAQAM to the activities for which certification has been granted.

I agree to refrain from using the CIAQAM in such a manner as to bring the ACAC into disrepute.

I agree to refrain from making any statements regarding the CIAQAM which the ACAC may consider misleading or unauthorized.

I agree to refrain from using the CIAQAM in a misleading manner.

I understand that the CIAQAM certificate remains the property of the ACAC.

I agree to discontinue the use of all claims to the certification in the event that it is suspended or withdrawn and to return the CIAQAM certificate promptly to the ACAC.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the ACAC and all its agents and employees from and against any liability whatsoever in connection with this application, the CIAQAM examination and/or the granting of or failure to grant certification.

When you click SUBMIT below, your application will be sent to ACAC and copied to your primary email address. Please check the boxes below to indicate that you have read and understand the next steps in the certification process.

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Official CIAQAM Application

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