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ACM Exam Prep

ACM Exam Prep, Your Way

ACMA now offers multiple ways to prepare for your ACM certification exam. Each prep resource has been developed by experts and vetted by the ACMA to prepare candidates for a positive and flexible preparatory experience.

Our tools are here to help you hone your knowledge and develop confidence! Exam prep materials are optional and are not required for the ACM certification. Purchasing exam prep materials does not guarantee a better outcome on the examination.

ACM WEB-BASED STUDY GUIDE

Interactive e-book delves into exam topics, structure and strategy with helpful resources and a built-in practice test. The Study Guide can be accessed ‘on the go’ using any web-enabled device.

ACM SELF-ASSESSMENT EXAMS

Full length practice tests are designed to mimic the actual ACM exam and include rationale and recommendations for further study.

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ACM CERTIFICATION REVIEW WORKSHOP

Engaging 5-hour workshop, designed to provide the practicing Health Care Delivery System Case Manager with information needed to prepare for the ACM certification exam.

Led by an ACMA-approved trainer, candidates are walked through the domains of case management practice and provided with test examples and intensives for focused review.

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ACM CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

A must-read guide for anyone preparing for the exam. Handbook contains content outlines and prepares candidates with the logistics for scheduling and taking the exam.

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CASE MANAGER FUNCTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS

The domains for the ACM certification exam are derived from a routine job analysis study and are further supported by this guiding document.

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TIPS AND STRATEGIES WEBINAR SERIES

ACMA provides several free 30-minute webinars each year with advice on preparing for and taking the ACM exam. Ask questions and be answered live!

Upcoming Webinars:


March 12, 2026 | Register Now!
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Examination preparation products, including but not limited to courses, study guides, and practice tests, are not required for any ACM certification. Examination preparation products are optional and are not the only means to prepare for an exam. Each candidate should develop their own study plan. ACMA does not endorse or recognize any exam preparation product as the best, only, or preferred method for exam preparation. Use of these products does not guarantee or imply successful test outcomes. The NBCM Board of Directors does not accredit, approve, endorse, review, or recommend any examination preparation products. These products are developed independently of the NBCM.

Announcements

Register Today! | 2026 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference

The ACMA/APLCM 2026 Leadership and Physician Advisor Conference is November 15-17 in Nashville, TN! Leaders in Case Management, Transitions of Care, Social Work, Health Plans, Health Care Administrators, Medical Directors, Chief Nursing Officers, and Physician Advisors, this conference has everything you need. Learn more and register.

Save the Date | ACMA 2027 National Conference

Join ACMA in Las Vegas, NV, April 18-21, 2027. Save the date.
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ACMA National Survey is Live!

Help shape the future of case management by completing the annual ACMA National Survey. The survey takes approximately 30 minutes, and all responses are confidential. Please participate and share with interested colleagues.
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ACMA and APLCM are Partnering Organizations | International Case Management Conference

We are pleased to announce that ACMA and APLCM are partnering organizations for the inaugural International Case Management Conference, taking place September 17-18, 2026 at the Pullman London St Pancras. This collaboration brings together global leaders in case management and care delivery to support a shared vision for advancing health care systems worldwide. As partnering organizations, ACMA and APLCM will contribute their expertise and international perspectives to help shape critical discussions on the future of care management and health system innovation.
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Share Your Research | Collaborative Case Management

Do you have a project or measurable initiative you've instituted at your organization? Have you conducted research on a current issue in the field? Share your experiences and results with your professional community! Email your proposal or questions: vmatthews@acmaweb.org.
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Now Accepting Presentations for Chapter Conferences

We are now accepting presentations for upcoming ACMA chapter conferences. If you have a unique solution, intervention or strategy to improve case management, this is a great opportunity to share your knowledge and be a part of ACMA's national-caliber education at the local level. There is no deadline to submit; presentations will be accepted throughout the year so you can prepare a submission as your schedule allows.
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SAVE THESE DATES | National Case Management Week

2026 - October 11-17
2027 - October 10-16
2028 - October 8-14

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