ISACA Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®)

This 3-day accelerated training course will provide you with skills needed to ensure that your IT systems meet the business's needs - through leadership, and organisational structures and processes.

You'll learn faster and retain information better through our unique Lecture | Lab | Review technique. Our expert instructors will take you through the roles, responsibilities and various focus areas of IT governance.

Do you have management, advisory or assurance responsibilities, relating to the governance of IT? If so, the CGEIT is critical in helping you provide excellent IT governance.

Exclusive: Sit your CGEIT exam on this accelerated course

Firebrand is an ISACA Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). This means you'll have access to official ISACA courseware and will sit your CGEIT exam at the Firebrand Training Centre during your accelerated course. Don't pass the first time? Don't worry - you'll be covered by our Certification Guarantee.

Firebrand is a premier ISACA partner for EMEA and the US. No other partner in these regions trains more students.

• Module 1: Governance of Enterprise IT
• Module 2: IT Resources
• Module 3: Benefits Realisation
• Module 4: Risk Optimisation

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

CGEIT Exam

• Duration: 4 hours
• Number of questions: 150 multiple choice
• Domains:
1. Domain 1: Framework for the Governance of Enterprise IT (25%)
2. Domain 2: Strategic Management (20%)
3. Domain 3: Benefits Realisation (16%)
4. Domain 4: Risk Optimisation (24%)
5. Domain 5: Resource Optimisation (15%)

On this accelerated CGEIT course, you'll get official ISACA Student Kits which include:

• Certification Review Manual
• 12 month access to official ISACA Resources including ISACA Exam Practice Questions, Answers and Explanations
• Copy of Course Materials

Course and Exam Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for attending the CGEIT course and sitting the exam. In fact, this is a practice accepted and encouraged by ISACA. We do however recommend you have some knowledge / experience of IT Governance.

Achieving the CGEIT Certification

In order to become CGEIT certified, you must meet the following requirments:

1. Pass the CGEIT exam
2. Adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
3. Agree to comply with the CGEIT Continuing Education Policy
4. Provide evidence of appropriate IT governance work experience as (outlined below) defined by the CGEIT Job Practice

Required IT Governance Experience

You will need to prove a minimum of 5 years experience managing, serving in an advisory or oversight role, and/or otherwise supporting the governance of the IT-related contribution to an enterprise.

More specifically, you will need a minimum of one year of experience relating to the definition, establishment and management of a Framework for the Governance of IT. The type and extent of experience accepted is described in CGEIT domain 1 (check the curriculum tab).

You'll also need experience directly related to any two or more of the remaining CGEIT domains

There are no waivers or substitutions for CGEIT experience, except if you're a full-time university instructor teaching IT governance related subjects at an accredited university. Where every two years of teaching experience can be substituted for every one year of IT governance experience.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two training options. Choose between residential classroom-based and online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9am–5pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand, you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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What's the ISACA CGEIT exam like?

CGEIT is designed for professionals who manage, govern, and provide assurance over enterprise IT, including:

• IT Governance Professionals
• Senior IT Leaders
• Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
• IT Auditors and Compliance Officers
• Risk Managers
• Consultants

CGEIT lasts for 4 hours and tests knowledge and skills across five major domains critical for IT governance. In terms of difficulty, it's an advanced exam.