About IT Asset Management Certification
Overview
Benefits of IT Asset Management Certification
For Individuals
- Gain globally recognized certification in IT Asset Management.
- Enhance your career prospects with specialist knowledge and skills.
- Reduce compliance risks and support your organization during software audits.
- Improve your ability to negotiate better pricing and terms for IT contracts.
For Organizations
- Ensure your IT staff are trained to manage one of the largest areas of organizational expenditure.
- Reduce compliance risks and regulatory penalties through accurate IT asset tracking.
- Support cost savings and efficiency with improved asset management practices.
- Strengthen your organization’s ability to respond to BYOD growth and regulatory requirements.
- Improve governance and oversight of IT assets through globally recognized certification.
Useful links
Useful links
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IAITAM Official Website
Documentation
Documentation
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IT Asset Management Certification levels
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Choose a Training Organization
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Training organizations for IT Asset Management Certification
Important information about language
The training services listed on this website have undergone a quality assurance process to ensure they meet high standards. However, please note that while the quality of the training content has been assessed, the language capabilities in which these services are delivered have not been specifically evaluated. We recommend that users verify the language proficiency and suitability of the service for their needs directly with the Training Organisation prior to enrollment or participation.
SFIA
This APMG certification has been informally mapped against the SFIA Framework to indicate the skills that are addressed and referenced by the certification. Although it is not yet possible to claim this digital badge, the indicative skills can be used to plan your professional development through assessing the skills you have and the skills you need for the role you want.
knowledge
Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Asset Management up to level 3
Same as above plus Asset Management level 4
knowledge
Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5, System Installation and Removal level 5
knowledge
Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5
knowledge
Certified IT Asset Disposal (CITAD)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5, Sustainability level 4
knowledge
Certified Mobility Asset Management (CMAM)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5, System Installation and Removal level 5
knowledge
The Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5
knowledge
The Certified Asset Management Security Expert (CAMSE)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5, Information Security up to level 4
knowledge
Certified Asset Management Professional (CAMP)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 3, Asset Management up to level 3
Same as above plus Asset Management level 4
knowledge
Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional (CHAMP)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5, System Installation and Removal level 5
knowledge
Certified Software Asset Manager (CSAM)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5
knowledge
Certified IT Asset Disposal (CITAD)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5, Sustainability level 4
knowledge
Certified Mobility Asset Management (CMAM)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5, System Installation and Removal level 5
knowledge
The Certified IT Asset Manager (CITAM)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5
knowledge
The Certified Asset Management Security Expert (CAMSE)
Generic attribute Knowledge up to level 4, Asset Management up to level 4
Same as above plus Asset Management level 5, Technology Service Management level 5, Information Security up to level 4
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FAQs
As part of the course package, your ATO will provide you with a manual and course workbook. These materials should be included in the course fee.
The International Association of Information Technology Asset Managers, Inc. (IAITAM®) is the professional association for individuals and organizations involved in any aspect of IT Asset Management (ITAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), Hardware Asset Management, and the lifecycle processes supporting IT Asset Management in organizations of every size and industry across the globe.
There are eight different courses with certification examinations available:-
- ITAM Foundations
- CHAMP: Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional
- CITAD: Certification in IT Asset Disposition
- CITAM: Certified IT Asset Manager
- CMAM: Certified IT Asset Manager
- CSAM: Certified Software Asset Manager
- CAMSE: Certified Asset Management Security Expert
- CAIAM: Certified Artificial Intelligence Asset Manager
Candidates can use a designation after their name (e.g. John Smith CSAM).
Candidates must achieve 85/100 (85%) to pass.
Certifications that have expired within the last six months can be renewed by taking that certification exam at the regular exam price. Certifications that have expired more than six months ago can only be renewed by taking the full course along with successfully passing the respective certification exam at the course and exam's regular price.
The certification examinations are all multiple choice with 100 questions to be answered within the 3 hour time period.
All individuals holding an IAITAM certificate must re-certify within 12 months of the date of the most recent certification held. The re-certification process is administered by IAITAM and they will contact you directly to give you notice that your certification is due to expire.
The examinations are available in Canadian French, English, Japanese, Polish and Spanish (Castilian).
The courses for Foundations, CAMP, CAMSE, CSAM, CHAMP, CITAD and CMAM are two days in duration. The CAIAM course is approximately 8 hours. The CITAM course is 4 days. Attendance at an accredited training course should be sufficient time to learn the material, however please check with your course provider as to whether any additional study is required before or during the course.
Since 2018, we are no longer registered for AXELOS qualifications and are unable to provide the certificates.
If you received your AXELOS qualification before this time, you can contact customer service and upon providing your candidate number, ask if a copy of your certificate still exists in our system.
Alternatively, you can reach out to IT PeopleCert directly with this request quoting your candidate number.
If you do not have your candidate number, we can provide it to you. Additionally, we are happy to provide a letter of verification for any exams sat with us.