Welcome to the CEM® Corner

 The International Association of Emergency Managers and the CEM® Commissioners welcome you to the CEM® Corner. The CEM® Corner is a resource section for emergency management practitioners who are pursuing their Certified Emergency Manager(CEM®) or Associate Emergency Manager (AEMSM) credential.

These resources will help CEM® and AEMSM candidates prepare their application packet according to standards. Candidates will find explanations of the overall process requirements and many helpful suggestions, study materials and tips to guide them through the entire process.

The CEM® Corner has an extensive section on writing a professional essay. The section contains many helpful documents and links for writing a successful professional essay. Also included is an excellent sample essay written by a successful CEM® candidate.

The CEM® Corner is broken down into components that mirror the requirements of the CEM® credential. By clicking on the link for the appropriate topic, the link will open up to a myriad of helpful information about that component of the CEM® requirements.

Topics in the CEM® Corner

 

1. Introduction to the CEM® Corner
2. Benchmarks in Emergency Management - Pinnacles of Success or Just Window Dressing? (Aug. 2009)
3. Work History, Experience, and References (Apr.2002)
4. Education Requirements
   1. Updates to the CEM® Credentialing Process - The IAEM Board of Directors extended the time frame for non-U.S. applicants without a four-year baccalaureate degree to be eligible for the CEM®. These candidates may still substitute additional years of experience for formal education until Jan. 1, 2012. For U.S. applicants beginning Jan. 1, 2010, the program requires a four-year baccalaureate degree to satisfy the education requirement.” (Feb. 2010)
   2. Education Requirements, Part 1 - new CEM® mandatory requirement for a four-year degree and options in planning to advance one’s formal education (Oct. 2009)
   3. Education Requirements, Part 2 - how to pick a college or university and FEMA Independent Study courses for college credit (Nov. 2009)
5. Training Requirements (Apr. 2009)
6. Professional Contributions
   1. Professional Contributions, Part 1 (Jan. 2011)
   2. Professional Contributions, Part 2 (Feb. 2011)
   3. Professional Contributions, Part 3 (Mar. 2011)
7. Comprehensive Essay - excellent sample essay, Writers Lab, outside resources (Feb. 2009)
   1. The Problem Statement (Jan. 2001)
   2. The Essay Body (Feb. 2001)
   3. Effective Paragraphs (Mar. 2001)
   4. Essay Introduction & Conclusion (Apr. 2001)
   5. Revising Your Essay (May 2001)
   6. Packaging Your Essay (June 2001)
8. Administration & Application Procedures
   1. CEM® Self-Assessment Job Aid (Oct. 2010)
   2. Application Submission (July 2002)
   3. Suggestions for Improving Your CEM® Portfolio (Mar. 2010)
   4. Do's and Don'ts in Pursuit of Your CEM® Portfolio Submission (July 2009)
   5. Troubleshooting Performance Gaps in Your CEM® Portfolio (Dec. 2009)
9. Military Submissions
1. U.S. Military Applicants (May 2010)
2. Military Submissions, Part 1 (Oct. 2002)
3. Military Submissions, Part 2 (Nov. 2002)
10. Applicants From Outside the USA (May 2010)
11. The CEM® Commission (Aug. 2010)
12. The AEMSM Credential (Apr. 2010)
13. CEM®/AEMSM Recertification (Apr. 2010)
14. Thinking of Retiring? The Lifetime CEM® Could Be for You (June 2010)
15. Ethics in Emergency Management (July 2010)
16. Successful CEM® and AEMSM Applicants
    1. Successful Strategies from CEM® Candidates, Part 1 (Nov. 2010)
    2. Successful Strategies from CEM® Candidates, Part 2 (Dec. 2010)
17. Mentoring and Presentation Requirements (to come)
18. FAQ Section (to come)
19. International Candidates Section (to come)