ISACA certifications

Every ISACA certification at a glance

The exams we cover for ISACA, with the figures each certification publishes. Levels are guidance rather than gates — ISACA sets no prerequisites, so you can book any of these directly.

Compare these with every other exam we cover, including recent and upcoming exam changes.

Where to start with ISACA

ISACA publishes no foundational exam in the set we cover, so ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) is the entry point. It assumes hands-on experience rather than theory, so give yourself real time with the platform before booking.

Pair it with hands-on work rather than a second certification: what you have actually built carries an interview further than a second credential does.

How ISACA certifications are renewed

Renewal is the cost people forget, and it varies more between vendors than the exam fees do.

ISACA certifications such as CISM are kept current by earning continuing professional education (CPE) hours under ISACA’s CPE Policy, not by retaking the exam. Check the policy for the current yearly and three-year requirements.

ISACA sets one exam fee for its members and a higher one for non-members, in US dollars, and charges a separate application processing fee when you apply for certification after passing. Check the certification page for the current prices. See ISACA’s own certification page for the current terms.