The Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA) Certification establishes an individual’s credentials in asset management knowledge and comprehension, globally. WPiAM develops, maintains, and administers the exam.

The certification is conducted in accordance with 17024, and complies with:

  • GFMAM Specification, GFMAM Competency Specification for an ISO 55001 Asset Management System Auditor/Assessor, First Edition, version 2, English.
  • 17021 Partie 5, section 5 Évaluation de la conformité — Exigences applicables aux organismes assurant l'audit et la certification des systèmes de gestion — Partie 5 : Exigences de compétences pour la certification des systèmes de gestion d'actifs.

Comment obtient-on la certification CAMA ?

The CAMA Certificate is obtained by successfully completing an online exam and professional profile.
The exam is a two-hour closed book exam, with 110 multiple choice questions. The exam is available in English, Japanese, Spanish, French and Portuguese.

What are the prerequisites for the certification?

Les candidats doivent :

  • Avoir un minimum de 5 ans d'expérience professionnelle en gestion d'actifs ;

  • Remplir un profil professionnel qui est ensuite examiné et approuvé par l'équipe technique de WPiAM.

Les candidats doivent :

  • have working knowledge of ISO 5500X Standards; and

  • understand the GFMAM Competency Specification for an ISO 55001 Asset Management System Auditor/Assessor.

What is the professional profile for?

Le profil professionnel est utilisé pour démontrer la conformité aux exigences de compétence ISO 17021-5 pour l'audit et la certification des systèmes de gestion d'actifs. Cela nécessite que les auditeurs aient une expérience dans certains types d'industries et classes d'actifs, c'est pourquoi cette certification nécessite un profil professionnel.

Consultez notre guide pour compléter votre profil ici.

What is the exam fee?

The CAMA exam costs US$450; for Australian residents it is US$450 + GST. If a candidate is a member of one of WPiAM’s Member Organisations, they can contact their Organisation to receive a member discount code. If you ever need a refund, please read our refund policy here. 

How long is the certification valid for?

Le certificat est valable trois ans. Les certifiés peuvent renouveler leur certification grâce aux points CPD sur la période de trois ans. Si un candidat n’a pas maintenu un CPD adéquat, il doit repasser l’examen pour être certifié.

Benefits of Certification

For individuals, obtaining the Certified Asset Management Assessor Certification establishes their credentials in asset management knowledge and comprehension, globally.

Organisations are able to determine the competence and experience of personnel, whether they are part of an audit team, or helping to implement and assess asset management systems. Certification also meets the requirements for the Joint Australian and New Zealand Asset Management Systems Scheme (AMS Scheme): “Requirements for bodies providing audit and certification of Asset Management Systems”, April 2015.

Recognised training programs

Please find here a list of training programs recognised by WPiAM. 

For more information, please read through our Frequently Asked Questions guide or email our Examination Coordinator at cama@wpiam.com