Certification

ACA's Mission

Mission: The Academy of Certified Archivists provides independent verification of archival knowledge, skills, and abilities through its examination and recertification processes, which benefit archivists, the profession, and its stakeholders.

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For additional information on qualifying for and preparing for the exam, as well as other helpful resources, please visit the following links: 

If you have any questions about the exam or the application process, please reach out to the Regent for Exam Administration at examadmin@certifiedarchivists.org, or contact ACA's Association Managers at office@certifiedarchivists.org. 

Upcoming Events

Call for Proctors

Are you interested in assisting ACA exam candidates while earning recertification credits? We are seeking volunteers to proctor the online exam June 11-13, 2026. Sign up here. The 3-hour exam will be offered multiple times throughout the three days, and you can choose the time slots that fit your availability. Each proctoring session lasts for 5 hours and is entirely online. It’s a great chance to meet your fellow CAs and to help future CAs!

To ensure that everyone can earn points toward recertification, please do not sign up for more than two time slots. Proctor training will be provided several times in early June. If you have any questions, please reach out to examadmin@certifiedarchivists.org.

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