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Requirements for CGEIT Certification
Under the Grandfathering Provision
Until 31 October 2008, highly experienced professionals who have had a significant management, advisory and/or assurance role relating to the governance of IT, can apply for certification as a CGEIT without being required to pass the CGEIT examination. To earn the CGEIT designation during this period, applicants are required to:
Submit evidence of appropriate work
Agree to adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
Agree to comply with the CGEIT Continuing Professional Education Policy
CGEIT Certification Presentation
Work Experience
In order to qualify for the CGEIT certification under the grandfathering provision an applicant must provide evidence of management, advisory or oversight experience associated with the governance of the IT-related contribution to an enterprise. Eight (8) years of such experience is required and is defined and described specifically by the CGEIT job practice domains and task statements.
Specifically, an applicant must have:
a minimum of one year experience relating to the development and/or maintenance of an IT governance framework (CGEIT domain one (1)) and;
additional broad experience related to any two or more of the remaining domains (CGEIT domains two (2) through six (6) )
Work Experience Substitutions
To recognize other management experience and/or the achievement of IT-governance related credentials, advanced degrees and certificates, up to three (3) years of experience can be substituted as follows:
Two-Year Substitution – Other Management Experience
Up to two (2) years of experience may be substituted for other management experience gained that is not specific to IT governance (e.g. consulting, auditing, assurance or security management role unrelated to the CGEIT domains).
One-Year Substitution – Credentials, Advanced Degrees and Certificates
One (1) year of experience may be substituted for each credential held (in good standing), advanced degree (post-graduate) or certificate programs which includes an IT governance and/or management component or are specific to one or more of the CGEIT domains. These include:
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) issued by ISACA
Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) issued by ISACA
Implementing IT Governance using COBIT and Val IT certificate issued by ISACA (available in 2008)
ITIL Service Manager certification program
Chartered Information Technology Professional (CITP) issued by the British Computer Society
Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) issued by the American Institute of CPAs
Project Management Professional (PMP) issued by the Project Management Institute
Information Systems Professional (I.S.P.) issued by the Canadian Information Processing Society
Advanced (post-graduate) degree from an accredited university in governance, information technology, information management or business administration (for example: Masters in Corporate Governance, Masters of Business Administration, Masters in Information and Operations Management, Masters of Information Systems Management, Masters in Information Technology)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors
Certified Business Manager (CBM) issued by The Association of Professionals in Business Management
Prince2 – Registered Practitioner certification from the Office of Government Commerce
Applicants who have earned/acquired other credentials, advanced degrees and/or certificates that include a significant IT governance and/or information management component and are not listed above are welcome to submit them to the CGEIT Certification Board for consideration.
ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
ISACA sets forth a Code of Professional Ethics to guide the professional and personal conduct of ISACA members and credentials holders. To view a copy of the code please go to: www.isaca.org/ethics.
CGEIT Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Policy
CGEIT certified professionals are required to remain current with new practices, trends and technologies by adhering to a CPE policy. As such, each individual must maintain an adequate level of current knowledge and proficiency in the field of IT governance. Those who successfully comply with the continuing professional education policy will be better equipped to support the Board of Directors and executive management. To view a copy of the policy, please go to www.isaca.org/cgeitcpepolicy.
Application Process
In order to be considered for CGEIT certification under the grandfathering provision an applicant must:
Obtain an ISACA identification (ID) number
Remit (pay) the appropriate application fee
Submit a completed CGEIT application for certification under the grandfathering provision
1. Obtain an ISACA Identification (ID) Number
You already have an ISACA ID number if you are a member, prior member, CISA, CISM, purchaser, or created on online account for any other purpose. If so, please login to the site to determine your ID number, which is provided on the page upon a successful login. In addition, please ensure that your profile (My Profile) information is current.
If you do not already posses an ISACA ID number, you may obtain one by creating an online profile at www.isaca.org/profile. After creating your online account, navigate to My ISACA to determine your ID number. If you have any questions or difficulty, please contact feedback@isaca.org.
2. Remit the Appropriate Application Fee
The payment of an application fee is required to be considered for CGEIT certification under the grandfathering provision. Your application will not be reviewed until payment is received. The amount of the fee is dependent on your ISACA membership and/or ISACA certification status at the time of receipt of your payment and is as follows:
ISACA member US $595
CISA and/or CISM who are not an ISACA member US $660
All others US $725
In order to take advantage of the ISACA member application fee you must become an ISACA prior to submitting your application. To join as an ISACA member please go to: www.isaca.org/membership.
The application fees above include a non-refundable application processing fee of US $100. Applicants who withdraw their application or have their application denied by the CGEIT Certification Board will receive a refund less this amount.
Note: Your application and supporting documentation will be reviewed by the CGEIT Certification Board. You will receive an e-mail reply when your application is received. Please allow up to twelve (12) weeks for the processing of your completed Application. You will receive notification of the CGEIT Certification Board’s decision via email and postal mail.
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