Certification
ACA is honored that you are considering archival certification. Our members find that certification is important for increasing career opportunities and strengthening the integrity of our profession. Certification ensures a standard of excellence in historical preservation and access to primary resources and collections.
2025 Dates
- Application Period: The application period typically runs from March 1 through April 30 each year.
- Exam: June 12–14, 2025
Additional information on how to qualify for and to study for the exam, as well as other helpful information, can be found at the following links:
- Qualifying to Take the Exam
- Pre-Approved Graduate Courses
- Studying for the Exam
- Reading List
- Role Delineation Statement
- Archival Recertification Credits
If you have questions about the exam or the exam application, please contact the Regent for Exam Administration at examadmin@certifiedarchivists.org, or the ACA Association Manager at office@certifiedarchivists.org.