Isaca CISA Bundle

CISA is a certification that is given by ISACA (information systems auditing standards). CISA is the short form of certified information systems auditor. It is a certification that has got global recognition in the field of control, audit and safety of information systems. If you want to make a career in the field of IT security this certification can really help you. The American National Standards Institute has recognised CISA examination.

To become a CISA certified professional you will have to do the following:

1. Clear CISA examination.
2. For CISA certification you will have to submit a certification application form prepared by the ISACA.
3. You will have to comply with the Information systems auditing standards.
4. You will need to abide by the code of professional ethics.
5. You will have to continue to educate yourself in the field with the help of CPE (continuing professional education).

Exam information for CISA

Anyone who is interested in information system audit and control can take up CISA examination. If you complete the examination successfully you will be sent the passing scores along with all the information that you may need to apply for the certification. To prepare for CISA examination you can get all the resources needed from the various associations that arrange CISA examinations. Some points that you must know about CISA exams are:

1. CISA exams are held in the months of June, September and December. In 2014 the first exam will be held on 14th June 2014. The online registrations for these exams are open since 14th February 2014. The registration form can be downloaded and printed too.
2. The last date for applying for the June 2014 CISA exams is 11th April 2014.
3. You can also download the ISACA exam candidate information guide 2014 to get more details about the June 2014 CISA exams.
4. The fee for CISA exam is 420 USD for online submission of the forms. If you are mailing or faxing the registration form your fee will be 495 USD. Online registration is cheaper. If you are a non member and if you are registering late then the fee will change automatically.
5. Once your online registration is through you can buy study material from ISACA. You will also become an ISACA member by registering yourself.
6. The receipt of the payment and the guide is sent to the candidates after the online registration is through.

Benefits of CISA designation

Now that you have got a good idea of what CISA is we will now move on to discuss all the benefits that can be associated with CISA:

1. CISA designation makes your credentials clear. It was noticed that during the IT recession the professionals with CISA were better placed.
2. It is globally accepted so it is a good way to market your ability.
3. As CISA designation helps you add value to the organisation it can help you get promoted and also get a better job.
4. CISA designation can ensure that you personally attain a great professional standard and maintain the same with continuous education.
5. CISA designation can add real value to your profile and give you an edge over others in the same field.
6. As CISA designation is given combining both professional and educational experience it is given a lot of recognition in the job market.
7. The employers are constantly looking at individuals with CISA designation as they know these individuals can really help their organisation grow.

Expert review

When I started my career about a decade back CISA was considered as good to have. However, in the last few years I had been trying to switch my job to a better one. I had ample experience and was sure that I will get a job I want but unfortunately I was wrong. I realised that today CISA has become a must have in the industry today. I wasted no time and registered with ISACA and cleared CISA. It definitely made me a better professional and also took my career to a next level.

Derek Butler, Senior Information system auditor, Meredith Corporation, Iowa.