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.