AACM

AACM

Accredited Associate Crisis Manager

 ABCM

The NIBCM's Accredited Associate Crisis Manager (ABCM) is an internationally recognized entry-level crisis management (CM) certification. It is designed to recognize a CM practitioner's fundamental understanding of the "Best Principles" and "Best Practices" of Crisis Management.

The AACM is recommended for anyone new to CM who needs a quick, thorough grounding in the principles of Crisis Management Planning. These CM professionals may be at any level of management, support staff, IT or emergency managers, who may be tasked to develop or support BC, DR, emergency response, recovery and resumption processes, procedures and plans for the organization.

 

How to be Certified

  • Attend and Complete the BCM-105 Introduction to Crisis Management course
  • Attempt and Pass the AACM exam with at least a minimum score of 50%.

 

Procedures

  • Sign up for the course at www.BCMcourses.com
  • Pay the Course Fee; the AACM exam fee is not included in the course fee
  • Take all lessons in the course, homework assignments are optional
  • Answer quizzes at the end of each lesson
  • Answer the AACM Final Exam with at least a 50% score
  • Be awarded the AACM certification 

 

Certification

  • Requirement: Pass the AACM Examination
  • Experience: No experience is needed for the award of the certification.

 

Maintenance Fee Payment

Beginning in 2024 for new certifications awarded on or after January 1, 2023:

  • Year 1: Free
  • Year 2: $ 50 USD Renewal Fees