Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
Credential: Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
Credentialing Agency: ISACA
Renewal Period: 3 years
The ISACA, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certification is for individuals who manage and provide advisory and assurance services that support the governance of an enterprise’s IT. CGEIT candidates must have five or more years of experience managing, serving in an advisory or oversight role, and/or otherwise supporting the governance of the IT-related contribution to an enterprise, including a minimum of one year of experience relating to the definition, establishment and management of a Framework for the Governance of IT. Candidates must also pass a written exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Attainability:
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 5 years
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for a Service member to meet eligibility requirements. Requirements listed here are based on the minimum degree required. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
Exam Administration (View Details)
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
ISACA
1700 E. Golf Road
Suite 400
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Phone: 847-660-5505
Fax: (847) 253-1443
Contact Page
Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have five or more years of experience managing, serving in an advisory or oversight role, and/or otherwise supporting the governance of the IT-related contribution to an enterprise. This experience is defined specifically by the domains and task statements described in the CGEIT Job Practice.
Specifically, a minimum of one year of experience relating to the definition, establishment and management of a Framework for the Governance of IT is required. The type and extent of experience accepted is described in CGEIT domain 1. Additional broad experience directly related to any two or more of the remaining CGEIT domains is also required.
Note: Two years as a full-time university instructor teaching IT governance related subjects at an accredited university can be substituted for every one year of IT governance experience.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics.
Written Exam
- Framework for the Governance of Enterprise IT (25%)
- Strategic Management (20%)
- Benefits Realization (16%)
- Risk Optimization (24%)
- Resource Optimization (15%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
An additional resource is O'Reilly Learning Safari Books Online, a searchable digital library that provides online access to thousands of books, training videos and conference sessions. See the Educational Resources section on the Related Sites page here on COOL to learn how to get free access.
Testing Information
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Exam Administration
Credential exams may be administered in-person at a testing site, proctored on-line remotely, or have options for both. If an exam is administered through a test vendor, the third-party test vendor box will be checked. The following test administration options apply to the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) credential where checked:
- In-person exam
- Remote proctored on-line exam
- Third-party test vendor
For more information on the ISACA testing process, visit the agency website.
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Third-Party Test Vendor Information
Testing for this credential is handled by the following vendor:
PSI
The test centers are located in the U.S.
To find out more, use the following links on the PSI website:
RECERTIFICATION
Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
Renewal Period: 3 years
Additional considerations for the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) include:
- Individuals may choose to take the CGEIT exam prior to meeting the experience requirements. This practice is acceptable and encouraged, although the CGEIT designation will not be awarded until all requirements are met.