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Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT
Lead enterprise IT governance with a framework-agnostic, board-ready mindset.
40 instructional hoursArea: Governance3 Credit Course or Integrated
Which ISACA certification is right for you?
- Key areas
- Framework-agnostic governance, risk/benefit optimization.
- Career stage
- Highly experienced strategic IT professionals acting as advisors to upper management and the board.
- Average salary (US$)
- $151,473
- Typical job titles
- CIO, CTO, CISO, Senior IT Internal Auditor, Cybersecurity and Compliance, Lead Analyst — IT Governance, Risk and Compliance, Security Risk and Compliance Specialist, Information Security Compliance Manager, Governance Risk Consultant
- Experience required
- 5+ years of experience in CGEIT domains: IT Governance, IT Resources, Benefits Realization, Risk Optimization.
- Exam required
- Yes
- Recommended pre-requisites
- CISA, CRISC, CISM.
- Hands-on labs
- No — knowledge-based exam.
- Career path advancement
- Use training and CPE resources from ISACA to maintain knowledge.
Roles that recommend CGEIT
CPE credit hours
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) is essential for maintaining ISACA certification status. Year 1 CPE hours are optional. Years 2+ require a minimum of 20 CPEs each year and 120 CPEs over three years, plus compliance with the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics. Full policies: isaca.org.