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.

2023 Dates

  • Application Period: The application period typically runs from March 1 through April 30 each year.
  • Exam: June 15 - 17, 2023

 

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:

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.

Upcoming Events

November 13 at 5:00 p.m. (ET)

Ask ACA Anything! Virtual Archives Salon

Are you a Certified Archivist or interested in becoming one? Join ACA Board members and ask anything about the certification and recertification processes, the organization, or other archives-related questions.

This is an informal event open to members and non-members for you to ask questions and learn more about ACA.

 

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88372620012