How do I become AAISM certified?
Getting ready for the exam
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Before you register:
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.”
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.
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:
- AAISM candidates must hold either a CISM or CISSP certification
- Pass the certification exam
- Pay the US$50 application processing fee >
- Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics >
- Adhere to the Continuing Professional Education Policy >
Candidates have five years from passing the exam to apply for AAISM certification.