E N H A N C E T H E S T R AT E G I C

VALUE YOU BRING TO

ENTERPRISE IT GOVERNANCE
WITH CGEIT
Your guide to attaining CGEIT certification and
demonstrating your strategic expertise.

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CGEIT PLANNING:
YOUR GUIDE TO CGEIT CERTIFICATION
Get the facts about CGEIT!
Register, prepare for and maintain your CGEIT certification and demonstrate your
ability as a strategic business leader.

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CGEIT FACTS
BENEFITS OF BEING CGEIT CERTIFIED
YOUR ROADMAP TO REVEALING YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL
PASSING THE EXAM IS THE FIRST STEP
MAINTAIN YOUR CGEIT CERTIFICATION
CGEIT CERTIFICATION AT A GLANCE
ABOUT ISACA

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C G E I T FA C T S

8,000+ CGEIT Certification is

PROFESSIONALS ACCREDITED BY THE
certified since 2007; AMERICAN NATIONAL
94%+ RENEWED STANDARDS INSTITUTE
from the previous year1 (ANSI) under ISO/IEC
17024:2012.

At least
The CGEIT exam 5 YEARS
is now offered at more than of relevant professional work
1,300 WORLDWIDE experience supporting the
LOCATIONS in governance of an enterprise’s
information technology is
2 LANGUAGES required for certification.

There are
150 QUESTIONS
on the CGEIT exam,
which must be completed in
4 HOURS

1. In the most recent measurement period.

Discover more about CGEIT

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BENEFITS OF BEING
CGEIT CERTIFIED
Instantly demonstrates Instill confidence
your strategic leadership among employers,
capabilities colleagues and clients;
get noticed at the
executive level

Gain credibility
Increase your for your ability to
marketability enhance value to
and income the enterprise
potential

Proves your ability to Be recognized globally

stay ahead of the ever- as one of the best in
changing threat landscape your field

CGEIT—one of the CGEIT was listed as CGEIT was listed

most recognized the highest-paying
IT governance IT certification in the
2018 IT Skills and
certifications Salary Report by
in the world. Global Knowledge.
among the top ten
certifications by
CIO magazine in its
2017 list of top
GRC certifications.

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YOUR ROADMAP TO
BECOMING CGEIT
CERTIFIED STARTS HERE
Job Practice Areas tested for and validated by CGEIT certification

DOMAIN 1
Framework for
the Governance
of Enterprise IT

DOMAI N 5 DOM A I N 2
Resource Strategic
Optimization Management

For more detailed breakdowns

DOMAIN 4 DOM A I N 3
of each domain, click here.
Risk Benefits
Optimization Realization

Resources to Help You Prepare for the CGEIT Exam

Move your career forward with the globally recognized CGEIT certification.
Be ready for CGEIT exam success with the latest test prep solutions from ISACA.

EXPLORE CGEIT STUDY SOLUTIONS

• CGEIT Exam Study Materials—Available in print or ebook

• In-Person Review Courses—Offered by ISACA accredited training partners
and chapters in numerous countries.
• Exam Preparation Community—A place for CGEIT exam registrants to collaborate
and study with other registrants.

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Sharpen Your Insights

CGEIT EXAM REVIEW MATERIALS*
To help optimize your preparation for the CGEIT certification exam, ISACA offers several
study solutions which can be accessed here. In English, these include:

CGEIT Review Manual, 7th Edition—is designed to help individuals prepare for the
CGEIT exam and understand the responsibilities of those who implement or manage
the governance of enterprise IT (GEIT) or have significant advisory or assurance
responsibilities in regard to GEIT. It has been developed and reviewed by subject
matter experts actively involved in governance of enterprise IT worldwide.

CGEIT Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Manual, 4th Edition—Consists

of 250 multiple-choice study questions. These questions are not actual exam items
but are intended to provide CGEIT candidates with an understanding of the type and
structure of questions and content that have previously appeared on the exam.

In-Person CGEIT Exam Review Course—Provides the learner the opportunity to

study with an experienced, certified professional. These courses are offered by ISACA
chapters and accredited training partners across the globe. Courses may include
instructor-led breakdowns of the exam’s five domains, discussion activities and a
mock exam.

Print and ebooks are also available in additional languages!

*The ISACA® certification process and the ISACA test preparation curriculum are administered and designed independently. ISACA in no way seeks
to imply or represent that utilizing ISACA exam preparation material will result in any form of partiality in the certification process.

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PA S S I N G T H E E X A M I S
THE FIRST STEP
The hard part is over. You passed the CGEIT exam, now you need to apply for your
certification and complete the process. Maintain your hard-earned CGEIT certification and be
a part of the vibrant ISACA professional community by:

• Participating in continuing professional education (CPE) programs.

• Adhering to a professional code of ethics.
• Take advantage of member savings on CPEs and certification renewals by joining ISACA.

Put your digital badge to use!

• Display your abilities securely online
• Share your real-time, verifiable achievement
with peers and prospective employers
• Reflect the effort and process to earn your CGEIT
• Export for display on other platforms and
social media

ISACA’s digital badges are managed by Acclaim,

an enterprise-class badging platform, providing
security and protection to your credentials.

Learn more

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M AINTAIN YOUR CGEIT

C E RT I F I C AT I O N
Continuing professional education (CPE) is crucial in order to remain current in your skills and expertise and
ahead in your career. The principal aspect of maintaining your CGEIT involves compliance with the CGEIT CPE
Policy by earning a minimum of 20 CPEs annually and a total of 120 CPEs over a 3-year period.

Useful Ideas for Earning CPEs

ISACA offers opportunities to earn CPE through participation in a variety of programs and events, including:

Webinars and Virtual Serving as an ISACA Volunteer

Conferences Training Courses Earn up to 20 Free CPEs per year
Earn up to 40+ free CPEs per year Earn up to 32 CPEs per course More information
Get details See the Training Week schedule

Conferences
Earn up to 39 CPEs per event Journal Quizzes Mentoring
Learn more Earn one CPE for each of six Earn up to 10 Free CPEs per year
journals per year Learn more
Quizzes can be found here

Online Training
Earn up to 14 CPEs per course
Find course descriptions

Additional Activities that can earn you CPEs include:

• Teaching/lecturing/presenting • Publication of articles, monographs and books
• Vendor sales/marketing presentations • Exam question development and review
• Passing related professional examinations • Working on ISACA Boards/Committees
• Contributions to the IS audit and control profession • And more

Find detailed information on all of the above

and calculation of CPE hours

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C G E I T C E RT I F I C AT I O N
AT A G L A N C E
1 Explore ISACA
exam prep solutions

2 Register and pay for

CGEIT exam

3 Schedule your exam date

and location

4 Take the exam, pass, then

apply for your certification

5 Claim and display your

digital badge

6 Members take
advantage of free CPE

7 Track and
report CPEs

8 Renew your
certification

Take the first step towards obtaining

your CGEIT certification!
Register today at www.isaca.org/GetCGEIT

NOT A MEMBER OF ISACA?

how you can save on CGEIT exam

registration, study materials and
maintenance—including free CPE hours!

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SHOW THE
W O R L D W H AT
YOU H AVE
ACCOMPLISHED
Get recognized with the CGEIT certification.

About ISACA
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and community to advance their careers, transform their organizations, and keep up with technological
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CMMI® Institute, to help advance innovation through technology. ISACA has a presence in 188 countries,
including more than 220 chapters worldwide and o ices in the United States and China.

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