ISACA certificate (not a certification): proctored online exam, no prerequisites; no CPE/maintenance cycle. 2-hour exam mixing multiple choice and virtual-lab tasks. Former ITCA component. IMPORTANT: program is being sunset — last day to purchase exam/prep is 1 Dec 2026, program retires 1 June 2027.
Issuer
ISACA
Industry
Cybersecurity
Domain
Security & Risk Management
Level
Beginner
Exam fee
$144 — July 2024 roadmap snapshot, unverified
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 120 CPE credits per cycle, $85/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.
AMF is $45 for members / $85 for non-members, per certification. Report CPEs and pay the fee by 31 Jan each year. 10% of certificants are audited.
Recognition
Being sunset: last purchase 1 Dec 2026, retires 1 June 2027.
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