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Certified Information Systems Auditor
The global standard for professionals who audit, control, monitor, and assess IT systems.
40 instructional hoursArea: Audit3 Credit Course or Integrated
Which ISACA certification is right for you?
- Key areas
- Audit, control, monitor, and assess IT and business systems using a risk-based approach.
- Career stage
- Mid-level IT professionals; IT and internal auditors who audit for information security compliance.
- Average salary (US$)
- $149,000
- Typical job titles
- IT Auditor, Compliance Analyst / Program Manager, Risk Analyst / Program Manager, IT Consultant
- Experience required
- Five years of professional information systems auditing, control, or security work.
- Exam required
- Yes
- Recommended pre-requisites
- For students / early career: ITCA; IT Audit Fundamentals certificate.
- Hands-on labs
- No — knowledge-based exam.
- Career path advancement
- COBIT Foundation and Design and Implementation certificates, or Certificate of Cloud Auditing.
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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.