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CDMP® Exam Proctoring Requirements

Official DAMA International® Guidance

CDMP® Exam Proctoring Requirements

DAMA International® has approved new CDMP® proctor policies and procedures. This page is the official reference for which exam events may use human proctors, which must use Honorlock online proctoring, and what is required of proctors and Event Coordinators.

It applies to DAMA® Member Chapters, DAMA International® events, Registered Education Providers (REPs), private training organizations and any other organization arranging a CDMP® exam sitting.

Who Can Use Human Proctors Coordinator Checklist
Effective dates: The policy took effect on 22 September 2026. The revised event process applies from 26 October 2026.
In short: Human proctors are only available for DAMA® Member Chapter events and DAMA International® events. All other exam sittings, including in-person classroom sittings run by REPs and private training organizations, must use Honorlock.

Who Can Use Human Proctors Proctoring method by event type

Human proctors are used only for the two event categories below. All other CDMP® exam sittings must be organized using Honorlock online proctoring.

DAMA® Member Chapter Events

Exam sittings organized and hosted by an affiliated DAMA® Member Chapter, including PIYP events.

Human proctor or Honorlock, at the chapter's choice for any sitting.

DAMA International® Events

Global DAMA International® conferences and flagship events (for example DMZ and EDW/DGIQ).

Human proctors, provided by DAMA International® staff or board members.

All Other Exam Sittings

Registered Education Providers (REPs), private training organizations and any other non-chapter organization arranging CDMP® exams.

Honorlock only. Human proctors are not permitted.

Applies to in-person sittings too: A physical venue or classroom does not make a REP, training organization or other non-chapter organizer eligible for human proctors. Their candidates may sit the exam in a classroom, but the sitting must use Honorlock with the classroom setting (see below). Proctor nominations from these organizers will not be accepted, and human-proctored access codes will not be issued.
Fees: The CDMP® exam fee is USD 300. Exams proctored with Honorlock carry an online proctoring fee of USD 11 per participant. CDMP® Support will advise how this is managed during event setup and enrolment. For PIYP events, the exam fee is payable only if the candidate passes; see the PIYP program page. PIYP-related fees, including the proctoring fee where charged, are non-refundable.
Already have an event scheduled? Contact CDMP® Support at support@cdmp.info to confirm whether any changes are required.

Honorlock Exam Settings Remote or classroom

The required Honorlock setting depends on where candidates sit the exam. Organizers must confirm the setting with CDMP® Support (support@cdmp.info) when registering the event.

Scenario A: Remote or Home (default)

The "No other people allowed in the room" setting is enabled. Honorlock requires that no one else is present with the test taker, and its AI and live monitoring will flag any additional person seen on the webcam. This applies to every remote sitting unless the classroom setting has been expressly configured.

Scenario B: In-Person Classroom

The classroom setting is enabled and the "no other people in the room" restriction is disabled, so an instructor or teaching assistant may be present. For large groups, Honorlock advises staggering start times in batches of up to 50 candidates, 5 to 10 minutes apart, to manage WiFi load.

This setting must be requested and configured by CDMP® Support before the session opens. It does not apply by default.

Choose the right setting before the session: Using the default remote setting in a classroom will cause Honorlock to flag or interrupt every candidate whose instructor or classmates appear on camera. Using the classroom setting for a remote sitting removes an important integrity control. Settings cannot be changed once a session has opened.

Requirements for Human Proctors Chapter and DAMA International® events only

These requirements apply to anyone serving as a proctor at a human-proctored sitting, including the Event Coordinator.

Eligibility (all criteria required)

  • A DAMA® member in good standing, or formally affiliated with a DAMA® chapter or authorized event organization
  • No conflict of interest with any candidate taking the exam
  • Has signed the DAMA-I Code of Ethics
  • Has read and acknowledged the CDMP® Academic Integrity Policy
  • Has completed the Proctor Agreement (one time only; it stays valid while the proctor remains eligible)
  • Has signed the CDMP® Proctor Confidentiality Agreement
Conflicts of interest: A proctor may not supervise a session if they have any of these relationships with a candidate: an immediate family member or domestic partner; a current direct managerial or supervisory relationship, or one within the previous 12 months; or a financial or business relationship that could reasonably be seen to create bias. Proctors must disclose any potential conflict to the Event Coordinator before their assignment is confirmed. DAMA International® may reassign or disqualify a proctor.
Confidentiality: Proctors may not disclose, record, reproduce or discuss exam questions or answers, share the access code with anyone unauthorized, or keep notes, photos or other records of exam content. A breach may lead to removal from the proctor registry, revocation of the proctor's own CDMP® credential and referral to DAMA International®.

Nomination and approval

1. NominateThe Event Coordinator nominates proctors through event registration at cdmp.info/new-event at least 30 days before the exam (60 days recommended), with the expected number of candidates.
2. ApproveDAMA International® checks each nomination against the eligibility criteria and confirms approval.
3. Enrolment linkRobinson Ryan, the CDMP® exam processor, sends each approved proctor a unique enrolment link and the Proctor Agreement.
4. Enrol and agreeThe proctor enrols online, reads the Academic Integrity Policy and submits the Proctor Agreement.
5. ConfidentialityThe proctor signs the Confidentiality Agreement.
6. ConfirmThe Event Coordinator emails support@cdmp.info to confirm that proctor enrolment is complete.

Minimum proctor-to-candidate ratios

1 to 34 candidates2 proctors, including the Event Coordinator
35 to 50 candidates3 proctors, including the Event Coordinator
51 or more candidatesAdditional proctors at DAMA International® discretion. Contact CDMP® Support.
Access code activation: The exam access code is not activated until every allocated proctor has completed the Proctor Agreement. If any proctor has not, candidates cannot start the exam.

Exam Day Essentials For human-proctored sittings

The full step-by-step coordinator workflow for chapter PIYP events is on the PIYP program page.

Identity and Check-in

Each candidate is checked in individually. Proctors verify a government-issued photo ID whose name matches the CDMP® registration, record it on the tracking sheet, confirm enrolment and inspect the workspace. Candidates whose identity cannot be verified cannot be admitted.

Access Code

Kept confidential and released only at the official start, after the standard briefing, once all candidates are at the access code screen. It is never sent to candidates in advance by email, messaging or printed instructions.

Open Book: One Reference

Either the DAMA-DMBOK® or one set of personal notes, in hardcopy or digital form. A digital reference must be on a separate device not connected to the internet or the exam device. ESL candidates may also use browser translation and an English-to-native-language dictionary.

Prohibited

Mobile phones, smartwatches, headphones and hats (cultural headdress excepted), paper notes, internet searches, recording devices, screen sharing, talking to other candidates, and leaving the room during the exam.

Scratch Sheets

Only proctor-issued washable sheets, where provided. Question numbers only, never exam content. Sheets are counted out, collected before candidates leave and reconciled.

Incidents

Report to support@cdmp.info, escalate serious incidents immediately, and submit a written report within 24 hours. DAMA International® conducts the formal review; proctors do not decide misconduct outcomes.

ESL time and accommodations: ESL candidates email support@cdmp.info directly to request an extra 20 minutes (110 minutes in total) where the exam is set to 90 minutes; an exam already set to 110 minutes gets no further extension. Candidates who need a disability-related accommodation should contact CDMP® Support well before the event.

Coordinator and Proctor Checklist Before, during and after the event

A quick reference for human-proctored sittings, based on the CDMP® Proctor Procedures.

Before the Event

  • Event registered and proctors nominated 30+ days ahead
  • Eligibility and conflicts of interest cleared
  • Code of Ethics, Confidentiality Agreement and Proctor Agreement completed
  • Academic Integrity Policy read
  • Exam platform login flow reviewed
  • Briefing slides prepared
  • Access code received and activated
  • Attendance and tracking sheet ready
  • Venue confirmed: seating, internet, sightlines, signage
  • Proctor ratio confirmed (2 for 1 to 34; 3 for 35 to 50)
  • Washable scratch sheets ready, if used

On Exam Day

  • Arrive 30 minutes before the start
  • Internet and backup tested
  • Each photo ID verified against the registration name
  • One reference per candidate checked
  • Prohibited items removed from workstations
  • Scratch sheets issued and counted
  • Briefing delivered to everyone at once
  • Access code shown at the official start only
  • Active monitoring throughout
  • Incidents logged as they occur
  • PIYP: passing candidates guided to payment

After the Event

  • Scratch sheets collected and reconciled
  • Exam integrity certified in the CDMP® portal
  • Incident reports sent within 24 hours, if any
  • Outcome counts by score tier provided
  • Operational feedback sent to support@cdmp.info
  • Candidates reminded to save their results before month end

Resources and Contacts Where to go next

Questions about how these policies apply to a specific event should go to CDMP® Support.