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To ensure fairness and integrity, the IAEM Certification Exam must be administered by an unbiased proctor who meets specific criteria.

Who Can Be an Approved Proctor 

  • Former certification commissioners with a current AEM or CEM designation who are not serving in a role supporting the Certification Commission.
  • Current IAEM Council Board or Global Board member, or a past president with a current AEM or CEM designation.
  • IAEM staff
  • Someone in the education department/registrar’s office a local high school, college/university, or testing center.
  • Education office personnel at uniformed services installations.
  • Official testing facility
  • State/Regional training coordinator may be considered on a case-by-case basis as long as the applicant and the proctor do not work within the same department/division.

Examinees may request approval to use alternative proctors such as a librarian, Police Department, Fire Department or other entities that already offer proctored professional exams, if they are not able to first locate a proctor from the list above.

Individuals Who Cannot Serve as Proctors

  • Your subordinate or manager
  • A colleague you work with regularly
  • A relative or someone with a personal relationship with you
  • An instructor who facilitated an Exam Prep Course attended by the examinee

Next Steps

  • Identify a qualified proctor who meets the proctoring critieria.
  • Provide their direct email when submitting your Exam Request Form.
  • Ensure they are available on your chosen exam date.

Need Assistance?

Contact IAEM at certificationinfo@iaem.com for support throughout your certification journey.