Exam Procedures and Registration

The CMA exams are computer-based and administered in hundreds of testing facilities worldwide. With three testing windows each year, you can sit for an exam part at a time and place convenient for you.

Exam Procedures

Follow these easy steps to begin your CMA certification

1. Join IMA
2. Pay the CMA Certification Entrance Fee
   
3. File an Exam Registration Form selecting the exam(s) you wish to take and pay the indicated fees.
   
4. Receive a Registration acknowledgment form which provides your authorization number(s), testing window(s), the Instructions for Candidates, and access to the CMA Exam Support Package.
   
5. Schedule your exam appointment(s) with Prometric.
   
6. Appear for your scheduled exam appointment(s) with the required identification documents.
   

We urge you to schedule your appointment as soon as possible to avoid a lapse in your authorization number. Your authorization number is only valid for the testing window you select; there are no extensions and no refunds/credits for exam registrations.

Exam Locations

Exams are administered through the worldwide network of Prometric Testing Centers and are available in accordance with local customs. There are many locations throughout the U.S. and internationally. To locate a Testing Center and schedule exam appointments, visit www.prometric.com/ICMA.

Exam Sessions

Exams are offered according to the following schedule:

1. January and February
2. May and June
3. September and October