How do I know if I qualify to take the Exam?
What happens once I submit my application?
Can I get a hard copy version of the CAMS Examination Study Guide & Supplement?
I’m not ready to submit my paperwork and application, but I want to attend a Preparation Seminar and start studying. What should I do?
Can you offer any study tips?
I don’t want to attend a Preparation Seminar and I don’t need the Study Guide & Supplement? Can I just pay to take the Exam?
When can I take the Exam?
I scheduled my exam date but I will be unable to make it. What can I do?
I submitted my application 3 weeks ago. Can you please give me my Exam ID Number?
Who has set the standards for the ACAMS certification program?
By joining ACAMS as a Professional Member, can I call myself a “CAMS” (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)?
Will ACAMS be “grand fathering” members with a lot of experience in the field, so that they don’t have to take the test?
When will I receive my score to know if I passed the Exam?
What happens after I pass the exam?
What happens if I don’t pass the exam?
How do I know if I qualify to take the Exam?
CAMS Examination candidates must have a minimum of 20 qualifying points based on:
Education
Other professional certification
Professional experience in the AML field
Candidates must also provide 3 references. If at any time you have questions about the CAMS Examination requirements, you can contact the Certification Department at:
Phone: +1 (866) 459-CAMS
Outside U.S.: +1 (305) 373-0020
Email: info@acams.org
What happens once I submit my application?
ACAMS will review the application and send you an Examination ID provided payment has been accepted and you meet all requirements. If you are not cleared to sit for the Examination or if there are any questions about your application, a Certification representative will contact you. This does not mean you cannot to sit for the Exam. In most cases, we can help you meet the requirements (through extra training, etc).
After you receive your Examination ID, you can schedule a time to take the Exam. Please note, you must schedule your Exam within 6 months after your Exam ID is issued.
Can I get a hard copy version of the CAMS Examination Study Guide & Supplement?
We only provide the Study Guide & Supplement in electronic and audio format. Once you pay the examination fee, you will receive a link to the files. By providing the Study Guide & Supplement in electronic format, we ensure you always have access to the most updated versions.
I’m not ready to submit my paperwork and application, but I want to attend a Preparation Seminar and start studying. What should I do?
You do not need to send in your paperwork in order to attend a Preparation Seminar or receive the online study materials. Simply, submit payment and choose which Preparation Seminar you would like to attend.
Can you offer any study tips?
We highly recommend you participate in our Online Training Course or attend a live Preparation Seminar to increase your chances of passing the Examination. You should also read the Study Guide & Supplement. You will receive sample test questions during the Preparation Seminar (both live and online) and in the Study Guide.
I don’t want to attend a Preparation Seminar and I don’t need the Study Guide & Supplement? Can I just pay to take the Exam?
The cost of the Examination is the same whether or not you choose to participate in Exam Preparation. Attending a live Preparation Seminar or participating in the online training course is highly recommended to increase your odds of passing the rigorous Examination.
| Professional Member (Private) |
$1195 |
| Professional Member (Government) |
$995 |
| Non-Member |
$1595 |
When can I take the Exam?
You can take the Exam whenever it’s convenient for you. We offer more than 400 testing locations throughout the world open Monday through Saturday – simply choose the date, time, and location most convenient to you. Click here for a list of testing center locations.
I scheduled my exam date but I will be unable to make it. What can I do?
In the event you need to reschedule, visit www.prometric.com or contact your local test center directly. In the U.S., the nationwide toll-free number is 1-800-503-8991.
There is no fee when an examination is rescheduled more than 30 days prior to a scheduled appointment. However, there is a fee for rescheduling less than 30 days and within 48 hours. Please see chart below:
| Reschedule 30 days or more prior to examination |
= no fee |
| Reschedule 29 days to 48 hours prior to examination |
= $100 fee paid with credit card |
| Reschedule less than 48 hours prior to examination |
= re-establish eligibility and pay fee |
| Cancel examination after registering |
= candidate forfeits examination fee |
I submitted my application 3 weeks ago. Can you please give me my Exam ID Number?
If at any time you have questions about the status of your Exam application, you can contact the Certification Department at:
Phone: +1 (866) 459-CAMS
Outside U.S.: +1 (305) 373-0020
Email: info@acams.org
Who has set the standards for the ACAMS certification program?
ACAMS has created its certification program in cooperation with Applied Measurement Professionals (AMP), an independent testing company, to ensure that the standards of the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) are met. Along with a group of subject-matter experts in the field, AMP conducted a thorough analysis of various aspects of the profession resulting in an international Job Task Analysis. The study has delineated and validated the primary domains, tasks and skills of AML professionals from different employment settings. ACAMS started conducting the Certification Examination in March 2003.
By joining ACAMS as a Professional Member, can I call myself a “CAMS” (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist)?
No. You must become certified by successfully completing and passing the CAMS exam.
Will ACAMS be “grand fathering” members with a lot of experience in the field, so that they don’t have to take the test?
No. Grand fathering may go against the very premise of certification based on commonly accepted knowledge. Notwithstanding that someone may work in an area for years, different people learn different things at different stages. ACAMS would have no way of ascertaining what any grand fathered person knows. As this would be detrimental to the long-term goals of the organization, ACAMS’ advisory board has decided not to implement a grand fathering process. To be able to call yourself a “CAMS” (Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist) you have to successfully pass the CAMS Exam, gain recertification every three years a maintain membership status in ACAMS.
When will I receive my score to know if I passed the Exam?
Since our Exam is now offered in a convenient computer-based format, you will receive your score as soon as you complete the exam.
What happens after I pass the exam?
ACAMS will send you your CAMS certificate within 7-10 business days.
What happens if I don’t pass the exam?
You can re-take the Exam starting 2 months after your previous attempt. Simply pay the re-take fee designated below.
| Professional Member (Private) |
$275 |
| Professional Member (Government) |
$200 |
| Non-Member |
$375 |
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