Certified Asset Management Assessor (CAMA)

• Asset management professionals seeking CAMA certification

• Consultants and auditors evaluating ISO 55000 asset management systems

• Maintenance, reliability, and integrity managers

• Senior engineers and decision-makers responsible for asset portfolio performance

Participants should have prior exposure to asset management frameworks or ISO management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001). Experience in maintenance, reliability, or asset strategy functions is advantageous.

• Asset Management Fundamentals & ISO 55000 Context
  Understanding the philosophy of asset management; lifecycle value realization; principles of ISO 55000, ISO 55001, and ISO 55002; key terminology and definitions; relationships between organizational objectives, asset management objectives, and strategic plans.

• The GFMAM Competency Framework
  Overview of the Global Forum on Maintenance and Asset Management (GFMAM) 39 subjects; interconnections between maintenance, reliability, and asset management disciplines; competency framework and its alignment to CAMA examination domains.

• Assessment Planning & Methodology
  Determining the assessment scope and objectives; defining boundaries and stakeholder engagement; establishing evidence requirements; sampling strategies; understanding maturity models and evaluation criteria.

• Conducting the Assessment
  Preparing interview guides and document review checklists; conducting evidence-based assessments; data verification and validation; identifying strengths, weaknesses, and systemic issues; maintaining assessor impartiality and confidentiality.

• Interpreting Results & Reporting
  Scoring methods and maturity evaluation (qualitative and quantitative); developing findings and recommendations; prioritization of improvement opportunities; linking findings to business outcomes and risk reduction.

• ISO 55001 Clause-by-Clause Application
  In-depth understanding of each requirement: context, leadership, planning, support, operation, performance evaluation, and improvement; mapping real-world asset management processes to the standard’s structure.

• Audit Techniques & Tools
  Risk-based audit planning; evidence collection methods; interviews, observations, and data sampling; use of digital tools for documentation, scoring, and reporting; calibration of assessor judgment.

• Governance, Ethics & Professional Conduct
  The role of certified assessors; conflict of interest management; code of ethics and confidentiality; professional reporting and communication standards.

• Integration with Other Management Systems
  How ISO 55000 aligns with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and sustainability frameworks; leveraging integrated management systems for holistic performance.

• CAMA Exam & Competency Validation
  Examination structure, key study domains, question typologies; practical tips for preparation; mock assessment exercises; pathways for continuing professional development and maintaining certification.