How do I become AAISM certified?

Getting ready for the exam

Whether you prefer to prep on your own time or with the additional guidance and interaction that comes with live, expert instruction, ISACA has the right test prep solutions for every professional. Choose what works for your schedule and your studying needs.

Attention Residents of India, Mainland China, and Hong Kong:
The AAISM exam is exclusively available at testing centers. Individuals in these regions cannot use live remote proctoring for this exam.
 

Register for the exam

AAISM candidates must hold an active CISM or CISSP certification. Upon registration, AAISM exam candidates have a twelve-month eligibility period to take their exam. This means that from the date you register, you have twelve months to take your AAISM exam. It is important to note that the exam registration fee must be paid in full before an exam candidate can schedule and take an exam.

ISACA has a zero-tolerance policy for fraudulent test taking activities. Those involved in fraudulent activities will be subject to score nullification and/or certification revocation. Please see “Terms of Use – 16. Exams.”

US$459
MEMBER EXAM COST
US$599
NON-MEMBER EXAM COST

Seamless certification journey

ISACA’S AAISM certification exams are computer-based and administered at authorized PSI testing centers globally or as remotely proctored exams. AAISM exam registration is continuous, meaning candidates can register any time, no restrictions. Candidates can schedule a testing appointment as early as 48 hours after payment of exam registration fees.

Log in to MyISACA or create an account to begin 

If you are creating an account, please ensure your name matches what appears on your government-issued identification that you will present on the day of your AAISM exam.

A paper document

ISACA’s Zero-Tolerance Policy

ISACA has a zero-tolerance policy for fraudulent test-taking activities. Those involved in fraudulent activities will be subject to score nullification and/or certification revocation.

VIEW TERMS OF USE FOR EXAMS

Please note, AAISM exam appointments are only available 90 days in advance. If you do not see your exam site or date available for a maximum of 90 days in advance, please check back when it is closer to your desired exam date. If you still do not see your desired exam site or date available, please verify that your AAISM exam eligibility has not expired by logging into your ISACA Account, and clicking the Certification & CPE Management tab. 

Rescheduling an exam 

You can reschedule your AAISM exam anytime, without penalty, during your eligibility period if done a minimum of 48 hours prior to your scheduled testing appointment. To reschedule an appointment: Log in to your ISACA Account and follow the rescheduling steps in the Scheduling Guide. 

How to become certified

Taking and passing the AAISM certification exam is just the first step in becoming certified. To become AAISM certified, an individual must first meet the following requirements:

Candidates have five years from passing the exam to apply for AAISM certification.

Already certified and need to maintain your certification?

Curious about global advocacy in IT? Learn more