Emergency Management Practice Test

• Oct 19, 2026: IAEM has a group AEM/CEM exam scheduled in Mescalero, New Mexico, on October 19, 2026. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• Oct 30, 2026: The registration deadline for IAEM's November 13, 2026 AEM/CEM group exam in Sarasota, Florida, is October 30, 2026, and walk-in registration is not available. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• Nov 8, 2026: IAEM has a group AEM/CEM exam and an exam readiness course scheduled in Long Beach, California, on November 8, 2026. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• Nov 13, 2026: IAEM has a group AEM/CEM exam scheduled in Sarasota, Florida, on November 13, 2026. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• Updated Oct 18, 2026: Passing score is now 500 on a 200–800 scale (previously 500 on a 200–800 scale).
• Updated Oct 18, 2026: Delivery is now Online, individually with an approved proctor (request 14 business days ahead) or at a group session (previously Online, with an approved proctor; group sessions on the exam calendar).
• Updated Oct 18, 2026: Next exam date (Group exam: Sarasota, FL) is now Nov 13, 2026 (previously Nov 13, 2026).

Facts verified Oct 18, 2026 against International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.

• The IAEM AEM/CEM certification exam has 120 multiple-choice questions covering universal emergency management principles and region-specific content. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• The IAEM AEM/CEM certification exam uses scaled scoring, and the passing score is 500 on a scale of 200 to 800. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• Initial AEM or CEM certification costs IAEM members $439, which covers two exam attempts and two reviews of the application. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• Initial AEM or CEM certification costs non-members $669, which covers two exam attempts and two reviews of the application. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• After two failed attempts at the AEM/CEM exam, candidates must pay the certification fee again ($439 for members, $669 for non-members) to get two more attempts. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• IAEM AEM and CEM certifications are valid for five years. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• To renew an AEM or CEM, holders must pay the recertification fee and submit training and professional contributions by December 31 at 11:59 pm EST of the fifth year after their last certification; a lapsed certification cannot be reinstated. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• The IAEM AEM/CEM certification exam is taken online, either individually with an approved proctor booked at least 14 business days ahead or at a scheduled group exam. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)
• Both AEM and CEM candidates must pass the 120-question exam, provide three professional references, and document 200 hours of training: 100 in emergency management and 100 in general management. (International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission)

Facts verified Oct 18, 2026 against International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certification Commission. Dates that have passed are removed automatically.

Key Takeaway: Emergency Management preparation requires consistent practice. Use our practice tests to identify and strengthen your weak areas.