2026 CISA Practice Analysis Task Force (invitation only)

The Practice Analysis Task Force is responsible for updating the CISA job practice to ensure the content tested remains relevant for 3 years information system auditing. 

Anticipated outcomes: 

The task force will work with PSI for the CISA program: 

•  Support the certification development process, including: 
• Participate in the Job Practice Study.
• Create the Exam Content Outline (ECO).
• Participate in the Standard Setting Study to create the passing point of the exam.
• Attend a two-day in-person meeting to develop a draft of the knowledge required and tasks performed.
  • Meeting Date: 13-14 August 2026 in Suburban Chicago, Illinois, USA.
• Participate in a pilot test of a survey to review and rate the tasks and knowledge areas developed by the PATF. (Survey Date TBD) 
• Attend a remote 1-day meeting to review the results of the practice analysis survey and to review and approve the empirically derived test specification for the exam content outline. 
  • Meeting Date: 6 October 2026
• It is expected the job analysis will be completed by February 2027.
• All work is conducted confidentially and may not be shared or discussed outside the working group members and ISACA staff. 

 Volunteer Criteria:

• Members must already hold a CISA certification. 
• Diverse member representation required to include geographical areas, industry, and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in CISA Exam Domains    
• Fluency in English required for productive group discussion. 

Volunteer benefits:  

All volunteers must have an ISACA Participation Agreement on file.  To see if your agreement is active, visit your volunteer profile. Access all volunteer policies here.