ISACA CISA

To earn the CISA certification, candidates must have five years of work experience in tasks related to CISA domains, completed within 10 years before or five years after certification. ISACA allows substitutions for up to three years of this requirement, including:

• One year of IS or non-IS auditing experience per year waived.
• Two years as a full-time university instructor in related fields waives one year.
• Educational credits such as 60 semester hours (associate’s degree), a bachelor’s/master’s degree from an ISACA-accredited university, or 120 credit hours (four-year degree) waive one year.
• Certain certifications like ACCA, CIMA, or a master’s degree in IT/IS can waive up to three years.

Candidates with prior IS experience have an advantage in competence and marketability. ISACA also considers other relevant credentials upon application.

• The CISA exam is open to anyone who has an interest in information security. You can still take the CISA exam even if you haven’t met the experience requirements yet, although you’ll have to meet those before getting certified. When you take the CISA exam, we’ll send you your results, and if you passed, the details you need to apply for your CISA certification. Candidates have five years from the passing date to apply for certification.

• Benefits of CISA Certification
  • Increased career opportunities in IT auditing.
  • Higher earning potential.
  • Enhanced credibility and professional reputation.
  • Global recognition as an IT audit expert.
  • Improved knowledge of information systems auditing principles.
  • Ability to identify and address IT-related risks effectively.
  • Better compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Competitive advantage in the job market.