Become a Pioneer in
Information Systems Audit
Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®), world-renowned as the standard of achievement for auditing, monitoring, and assessing IT and business systems, also acknowledges the importance of emerging technologies. Achieving a CISA certification showcases your expertise and asserts your ability to apply a risk-based approach to audit engagements. Addressing innovations like AI and blockchain, CISA ensures that IT audit professionals stay current on the latest technology trends and advancements.
ISACA credentials are among the top 10 highest-paying in IT, and CISA is recognized as the preferred credential for IT auditors.
As the only globally recognized certification for Information Systems auditors, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation proves that you:
DOMAIN 1
Providing industry-standard audit services to assist organizations in protecting and controlling information systems, Domain-1 affirms your credibility to offer conclusions on the state of an organization’s IS/IT security, risk and control solutions.
A–PLANNING
B–EXECUTION
DOMAIN 2
This domain confirms to stakeholders your abilities to identify critical issues and recommend enterprise-specific practices to support and safeguard the governance of information and related technologies.
A–IT GOVERNANCE
B–IT MANAGEMENT
DOMAIN 3
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Domains 3 and 4 offer proof not only of your competency in IT controls, but also your understanding of how IT relates to business.
A–INFORMATION SYSTEMS ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT
B–INFORMATION SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTATION
DOMAIN 4
Domains 3 and 4 offer proof not only of your competency in IT controls, but also your understanding of how IT relates to business.
A–INFORMATION SYSTEMS OPERATIONS
B–BUSINESS RESILIENCE
DOMAIN 5
Cybersecurity now touches virtually every information systems role, and understanding its principles, best practices and pitfalls is a major focus within Domain 5.
A–INFORMATION ASSET SECURITY AND CONTROL
B–SECURITY EVENT MANAGEMENT
| ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | Â | EXIT REQUIREMENTS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education | Valid Government Issued ID | Experience | 3 Exams | Experience | |
| Master’s Degree (or equivalent) | X | Exit Requirement | X | 1 year IA experience or equivalent** | |
| Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) | X | Exit Requirement | X | 2 years IA experience or equivalent** | |
| Active Internal Audit Practitioner designation holder | X | Exit Requirement | X | 5 years IA experience or equivalent** | |
| Experience* | X | 5 years IA experience or equivalent** | X | ||
**Candidates who do not have a university-level degree or hold an active Internal Audit Practitioner designation may be approved into the CIA program if they already have five years of internal audit experience.
*Or equivalent
Experience in the following areas is considered equivalent to internal audit experience.
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Route
The candidate can sit for level-1 exam within 23 months of graduation month and can sit for Level-2 exam within 11 months of graduation month. You must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent to sit for Level-3 exam.
Route
You are eligible to sit for all levels if you have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. You can sit for all pass Level-1 then Level-2 and then Level-3.
Route
The candidate can sit for level-1 exam within 23 months of graduation month and can sit for Level-2 exam within 11 months of graduation month. You must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent to sit for Level-3 exam.
Route
The candidate can sit for level-1 exam within 23 months of graduation month and can sit for Level-2 exam within 11 months of graduation month. You must have bachelor’s degree or equivalent to sit for Level-3 exam.
We encourage you to visit the CIA home page (theiia.org/CIA) to read more about the three parts of the exam in detail.
Candidates have up to three years from the date of
application approval to complete the program. On
average, candidates complete the program in less than
two-and-a-half years.
Depending on your expertise and command over IS principles, terminologies, concepts and applications, as well as study method and reading comprehension, you should expect to invest around 130 hours of study time.
Year – round at approved testing centres in over 153 countries worldwide or through remote proctoring.
Each exam question that contributes to your score has been pretested to ensure statistical validity. Your raw score is calculated based on the number of questions answered correctly and is converted to a reporting scale ranging from 250 to 750 points. A score of 600 or higher is required to pass a CIA exam part. Find pass rates for each CIA exam part at theiia.org/PassRates
Candidates receive an informal score report upon completion of the exam at the test center. The score is not final until validated by The ISACA. You will be notified by email when your official score is available. This is typically within 24 to 48 hours after you complete your exam.
Pricing varies around the globe and is different for IIA members, nonmembers, and students. Refer to the Certification Eligibility and Pricing web page at theiia.org/CIA
Report annual certification renewal through your CCMS portal by Dec. 31 each year.
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