Certification

CISA, CISM, CGEIT and CRISC Certifications

ISACA administers four certifications, which provide globally recognized certification for IT Audit, Security, Governance and Risk professionals. ISACA conducts certification examinations twice annually, in June and December.

Certification requires:

  • Successful completion of an examination
  • Relevant experience
  • Adherence to the Code of Professional Ethics
  • Adherence to the continuing professional education program
  • Compliance with respective Standards 


The Chicago Chapter supports its certification candidates through locally held review courses presented by local subject matter experts. 

To obtain detailed information about ISACA certifications and register for an exam, please visit http://www.isaca.org/certification.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)  
The CISA certification is known worldwide as the recognized achievement for those who control, monitor and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems.
For more information, visit >> CISA Certification | Certified Information Systems Auditor | ISACA

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
The management-focused CISM is a unique certification for individuals who design, build and manage enterprise information security programs. CISM is the leading credential for information security managers.
For more information, visit >> CISM Certification | Certified Information Security Manager | ISACA

Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
CGEIT recognizes a wide range of professionals for their knowledge and application of enterprise IT governance principles and practices.
For more information, visit >> CGEIT Certification | Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT | ISACA

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
CRISC (pronounced “see-risk”) is designed for IT professionals who have hands-on experience with risk identification, assessment, and evaluation; risk response; risk monitoring; IS control design and implementation; and IS control monitoring and maintenance.
For more information, visit >> CRISC Certification | Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control | ISACA