The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI)
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Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CAMC)

(Exam Path)

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. Have three years of experience in a managerial position accompanied with managerial responsibilities, 
   
3. Pass the Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) online exam, 
4. Provide an assertion to non-prior indictment in any act to the discredit of the code of ethics of The Institute, 
5. Abide by The AACI code of ethics, 
6. Satisfy The AACI continuing professional educational (CPE) requirements, and
7. 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 (Including application fee). 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. CACM membership non-refundable application fee (USD 75)
5. First-year annual CACM membership fee

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
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 the same year.
   
   
2. If a CACM exam registrant fails to sit for the exam by December 31, they will forfeit the entire exam fee of USD 850. The exam fee entitles the registrant to sit for the exam one time only.
   
   
3. During the CACM via exam path registration, the registrant may purchase up to two additional CACM Exam Authorizations to sit for the exam. The non-refundable fee for each additional Exam Authorization is USD 250, or USD 399 for two authorizations purchased together. The validity of the CACM Exam Authorization extends only until December 31 of the year in which the registrant applied for the CACM via the exam path.
   
   
4. The Exam Unit will issue the CACM Exam Authorization Letter (EAL) required to sit for the exam. The registrant will receive their EAL within 15 days of submitting a complete CACM via exam application and payment.
   
   
5. When a CACM candidate attends a CACM review course, they will receive one additional CACM Exam Authorization free of charge, qualifying them to sit for the exam on the last day of the course.
   
   
6. Upon passing the exam, candidates can download an unofficial CACM certificate.
   
   
7. Registrants who pass the exam will receive the official CACM certificate package (PDF soft copy) 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 Exam Window

The exam is available from January 15 to December 31 of each calendar year.

CACM Review Textbook