Do I have to be a member of AIIM to be/remain Information Certified?

No, there is no requirement to join AIIM in order to take the exam or submit continuing education units. AIIM Professional Members do enjoy a discount to the continuing education fee (as well as many other benefits).

Do I have to do continuing education?

The Information Certification is valid for three years. After three years, Information Certified professionals will either have to take the test again, at their expense, or submit 45 CEUs as specified on this form. 

What qualifies for continuing education credit?

Attending or developing any content that is educational in nature that addresses one or more of the topic areas of the exam. One continuing education unit (CEU) will be granted for every hour attended or developed/delivered. 

How do I submit credits for continuing education credit? 

Please find form here.

If I fail the exam can I take it again?

Yes, candidates can take the exam more than once if necessary.

If I fail the exam can I take it again immediately? 

No, there is a built-in waiting period of 14 days before candidates can take the exam again. This is to help protect the exam from those who would take it 10 times to memorize the questions and then sell them, thereby compromising the integrity of the exam. In the event the candidate fails a second time, the waiting period is 90 days between all subsequent attempts.

If I take the exam again do I have to pay again?

Yes, you would have to pay the exam fee each time you take the exam. This is a standard practice with most certifications including the Project Management Institute's PMP, the Institute of Certified Records Managers' CRM, CompTIA's exams, etc.

How many times can I take the exam?

In theory you can take it as many times as needed to pass. But there is a built-in waiting period that prevents candidates from taking it over and over again in an attempt to compromise the integrity of the exam.