Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

To become fully certified, you must pass the CISA exam; complete five years of work experience in the described CISA job practice areas, within the 10-year period after completing your application form; gain 120 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours during a three-year reporting period, earning a minimum of 20 CPE hours per year. Additionally, candidates must adhere to ISACA’s Code of Professional Ethics and comply with Information Systems Auditing Standards. If you’ve taken the exam before meeting the other criterion, you have five years from the pass date to apply for the certification. For full details visit the ISACA site. 

CISA exam appointments are only available 90 days in advance, for more information and guidance on how to book your exam, visit the ISACA website. You can download the Exam Candidate Guide from the ISACA website.  

The CISA course teaches you with crucial skills to protect organisational systems in an increasingly uncertain cyber landscape, where threats are evolving and increasing, and regulations require continued vigilance. Recognised globally, the CISA certification enhances your credibility and career opportunities, demonstrating you have the knowledge to help businesses safeguard their systems and data. By passing the exam, you meet one of the criteria for achieving the certification. 

The CISA certification is highly valued in regulated industries including finance, healthcare, government, and technology, where data protection, compliance, and risk management are critical. CISA-certified professionals bring expertise in IT controls, security, and privacy, helping organisations achieve compliance with standards such as GDPR. Making them essential for safeguarding data, managing risks, and ensuring regulatory adherence across these sectors.