When you are ready to take an exam, please follow these steps.

1. Join IMA and submit the Certification Entrance Fee if you have not already done so.
2. File an Exam Registration Form selecting the exam(s) you wish to take and paying the indicated fees.
3. Receive a Registration acknowledgement providing your authorization number(s), authorization window(s)*, and the Instructions for Candidates.
4. Schedule your exam appointment(s) with Prometric.
5. Appear for your scheduled appointment(s) with the required identification documents (Instructions for Candidates).

The exam is offered according to the following schedule:

January and February: Parts 1, 2, and 3
March: No exam parts offered
April: Part 4 only
May and June: Parts 1, 2, and 3
July: No exam parts offered
August: Part 4 only
September and October: Parts 1, 2, and 3
November: No exam parts offered
December: Part 4 only