The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI)
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Applicant's Attestation

Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) Candidate

I hereby apply for certification as a CACM under the CACM candidacy provision of The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI). I understand that the certification will be based on passing the CACM online exam in accordance with the parameters and conditions stated below and on the information provided in my online application at the date of submission. I may be asked to provide additional information to support my education, professional certification, and experience.

I have never been convicted of a felony. I attest that the information provided is true and accurate. I understand and agree that The AACI's Certification and Membership Committee may audit this information to ensure its accuracy, and that failing to provide accurate information may result in the loss of membership and certification.

I agree to abide by the decision of The AACI's Certification and Membership Committee regarding the disposition of my CACM membership online application. I will not dispute my CACM online exam result.

If admitted as a CACM member, I agree to be governed by and to comply with the Code of Ethics of the Institute, including requirements for Continuing Professional Education (CPE). I understand that I must abide by the Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) Membership Renewal, Lapse, and Reinstatement Policy, renew my membership annually, and be a member in good standing to retain the CACM professional designation. I know that the CACM certification awarded will be revoked for failure to renew my membership, and that I cannot hold myself out as a CACM if I am not an active member in good standing.

Eligibility Requirements

A Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) candidate shall meet all the CACM eligibility requirements. A CACM candidate shall apply for the CACM to meet the following eligibility requirements:

A CACM candidate shall

1. Have a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university, 
2. Pass the Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) online exam, 
3. Provide an assertion to non-prior indictment in any act to the discredit of the code of ethics of The Institute, 
4. Abide by The AACI code of ethics, 
5. Satisfy The AACI continuing professional educational (CPE) requirements, and
6. Maintain a good standing and membership in The Institute

Parameters of the CACM Exam

1. The entire exam consists of one hundred and five multiple-choice and true/false questions.
   
2. Five unidentified questions will not be included in the grade of the exam.
3. It is limited to 160 (one hundred sixty) minutes. Once you start the exam, it will stop automatically after 160 minutes.
4. You cannot pause and resume later.
5. You must attempt each question to move forward. However, you will not be able to go backward.
6. You can take the exam one time.
7. The passing score on the exam is 75% or 75 questions out of 100.
8. When you pass the exam, you may download an unofficial CACM certificate.

CACM Exam Fee

The exam fee is USD 925 (excluding application fee amounting to USD 75). It is a non-refundable fee and covers all the following:

1. One time exam session fee
   
2. CACM Review textbook (PDF format)
   
3. One session of 25 practice questions
4. First-year annual CACM membership fee

Total regitration for the CACM candidacy is USD 1,000. 

In-Person Proctoring for the CACM Online Exam

The credibility and integrity of the CACM management credential are paramount. We are determined to maintain and enhance the reliability and trustworthiness of the CACM anti-corruption credential globally.

Effectively from January 1, 2020, the Exam Unit of The AACI shall deliver the Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) online exam proctored by a representative of The AACI, an authorized party, or an authorized testing center.

A CACM candidate is responsible for registering with an authorized testing center to sit for the CACM exam.

Authorized Testing Centers

We currently have authorized testing centers in the following countries:

USA

Tempe, AZ
San Diego, CA
Dallas, TX
Kansas City, KS
Washington, DC
New York City, NY 

Asia

Beirut, Lebanon
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Doha, Qatar
Amman, Jordan
Istanbul, Turkey

Europe

London, UK
Paris, France
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Malta

Africa

Lagos, Nigeria

Proctoring Fee

The third party proctoring fee ranges from USD 100-200 based on location. 

Sitting for the CACM Exam

1. A CACM candidate may register at any time during a calendar year and must sit for the exam no later than December 31 of that same year.
   
   

2. If a CACM candidate fails to sit for the exam by December 31, the entire exam fee of USD 925 will be forfeited. This exam fee entitles the registrant to one exam attempt only.
   
   
3. At the time of registration through the CACM candidacy, a candidate may purchase up to two additional CACM Exam Authorizations. The non-refundable fee for each additional authorization is USD 250, or USD 399 if two authorizations are purchased together. The validity of any CACM Exam Authorization extends only until December 31 of the calendar year in which the candidate applied under the CACM candidate application. 
   
   
4. The Exam Unit will issue a CACM Exam Authorization Letter (EAL), which is required to sit for the exam. Candidates will receive their EAL within 15 days of submitting a complete CACM candidate application and full payment.
   
   
5. When a CACM candidate attends an official CACM Review Course, they will receive one additional CACM Exam Authorization free of charge, valid exclusively for use on the last day of the course.
   
   
6. Upon passing the exam, candidates may download an unofficial CACM certificate.
   
   
7. Candidates who pass the exam will receive their official CACM certificate package (PDF soft copy) and their digital membership card within 45 business days.

CACM Updates

The Exam Unit may issue updates to the CACM Review Textbook as needed. These updates may include, but are not limited to, additional questions, clarifications, and corrections of any identified errors. The Exam Unit will communicate these updates to CACM candidates via email in a separate document.

Subsequent updates are incorporated into the next edition of the CACM Review Textbook. The Exam Unit publishes the textbook annually, ensuring it is updated with the latest information and made available to CACM candidates on January 15 of each year.

You will find the latest CACM news and updates when you click here. 

CACM Annual Membership Fee

A CACM member, a CACM candidate who meets the CACM eligibility requirements, shall renew his/her membership annually and be a member in a good standing in order to retain the CACM professional designation. The annual CACM membership fee is USD 150.