ISACA’s Certifications 

         ISACA International has developed three videos describing the benefits of each of its certifications:  Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); Certified Information Security Manager (CISM); Certified in the Governance of Enterprise Information Technology (CGEIT); and the NEWEST addition Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC).  These videos can be viewed at www.isaca.org/certification.  Additional information related to each exam including requirements, registration details, and continuing education policies can be found on the ISACA International website.

CRISC Update 

The Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ (CRISC™, pronounced "see-risk") grandfathering program continues. For more information on this and the certification in general, please visit www.isaca.org/crisc.

December 2010 Exam Registration 

Registration opens June 2010. The early-bird registration deadline is 18 August 2010. The final registration deadline for December’s exam is 6 October 2010.. Please visit the ISACA web site at www.isaca.org/examreg for additional information.

CISA/CISM/CGEIT Review Courses

      The Virginia ISACA Chapter will plan to host CISA and CISM review classes for interested participants. The next classes are being planned for this spring. Registration invitations will be emailed to all chapter members when the details are finalized and will also be accessible through this site. Please continue to visit this site for further updates. NOTE: Members who are currently certified are eligible to receive CPE credits for attending the review course.

We are continuing to gauge interest in a CGEIT review course. If you are interested in participating in such a course, please contact the Certification Committee directly at certifications@isaca-va.org.

Please contact the Certification Committee at the above email address with any questions.

Please note the following ISACA International Offerings:

      CISA Online Review Course: Earn continuing professional education (CPE) credit hours and review for the CISA exam at the same time! Choose from six modules that cover the scope of information systems audit and review activity. For more information, please visit www.isaca.org/cisareview.

CPE Hours Reminder to Certificate Holders:

       You need to ensure you have earned your required continuing professional education (CPE) hours.  To view the CPE policies related to each exam, please visit:
www.isaca.org/cisacpepolicy,
www.isaca.org/cismcpepolicy or
www.isaca.org/cgeitcpepolicy.