Prove Your Expertise in Strategic IT Enterprise Governance with Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT.

  • Why should you get CGEIT certified: Gives you comprehensive know-how to assess organizational needs and risk appetite, the mindset and confidence to gain buy-in from upper management for IT initiatives and the ability to shift the perception of IT to a value center.
  • Why CGEIT matters: Only 47% of chief compliance officers say that their organization has an enterprise-wide reporting system needed across functions and business units that integrates with compliance monitoring.
  • Who should get CGEIT certified: Professionals with five or more years of experience establishing and managing a framework for the governance of IT practitioners serving in an advisory or oversight role and/or otherwise supporting the governance of IT-related contributions.

Earn a Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) to advance your IT enterprise governance career and rise to the role of a trusted advisor for your company.

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Overview

IT systems are continually evolving to ensure competitiveness, enable reach to global markets and handle external pressures such as regulation. By managing, advising and assessing the enterprise’s IT infrastructure and processes, individuals play a role in IT governance and provide significant support to the board of directors and executive management.

The Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® (CGEIT®) program supports increasing business demands and recognizes the wide range of professionals whose knowledge and application of IT governance principles are key to managing the forces of transition.

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Skills Covered

Participants in the CGEIT Exam Preparation course will be provided instruction designed to provide the following:

  • Establish the objectives for the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Establish a framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Identify the internal and external requirements for the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Incorporate a strategic planning process into the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Ensure that a business case development and benefits realization process for IT-enabled investments has been established.
  • Incorporate enterprise architecture into the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Incorporate information architecture into the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Align the framework for the governance of enterprise IT with enterprise-wide shared services.
  • Incorporate comprehensive and repeatable processes and activities into the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Establish roles, responsibilities, and accountabilities for information assets and IT processes.
  • Evaluate the framework for the governance of enterprise IT and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Establish a process for the identification and remediation of issues related to the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Establish policies and standards that support IT and enterprise strategic alignment.
  • Establish policies and standards that inform decision-making with regard to IT-enabled business investments.
  • Establish communication and awareness processes to convey the value of the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Evaluate, direct, and monitor IT strategic planning processes to ensure alignment with enterprise goals.
  • Evaluate, direct, and monitor stakeholder engagement.
  • Document and communicate the IT strategic planning processes and related outputs.
  • Ensure that enterprise architecture is integrated into the IT strategic planning process.
  • Ensure that information architecture is integrated into the IT strategic planning process.
  • Incorporate a prioritization process for IT initiatives into the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Ensure that processes are in place to manage the lifecycle of IT resources and capabilities.
  • Ensure that processes are in place to govern the lifecycle of information assets.
  • Incorporate sourcing strategies into the framework for the governance of enterprise IT to ensure optimization and control.
  • Ensure the alignment of IT resource management processes with the enterprise’s resource management processes.
  • Ensure the alignment of information governance with the framework for the governance of enterprise IT.
  • Ensure that processes are in place for the assessment and development of personnel to align with business needs.
  • Ensure that IT-enabled investments are managed through their economic lifecycle.
  • Evaluate the process that assigns ownership and accountability for IT-enabled investments.
  • Ensure that IT investment management practices align with enterprise investment management practices.
  • Evaluate the benefits realization of IT-enabled investments, IT processes, and IT services.
  • Establish a performance management program for IT-enabled investments, IT processes, and IT services.
  • Ensure that improvement initiatives are based on the results derived from performance measures.
  • Ensure that comprehensive IT and information risk management programs are established.
  • Ensure that a process is in place to monitor and report on the adherence to IT and information risk management policies and standards.
  • Ensure the alignment of IT processes with the enterprise’s legal and regulatory compliance objectives.
  • Ensure the alignment of IT and information risk management with the enterprise risk management framework.
  • Ensure that IT and information risk management policies and standards are developed and communicated.

Prerequisites

Five (5) 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 is required to apply for certification. This experience is defined specifically by the domains and task statements described in the CGEIT Job Practice.

Target Audience

  • Chief Information Officers (CSO)
  • IT Directors
  • Compliance personnel
  • IT Administrators
  • Risk Managers
  • Anyone seeking broader understanding of IT governance best practices

Course Curriculum

Module 1: Framework for the Governance of Enterprise IT

  • Governance Framework
    • Components of a Governance Framework
    • Organizational Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
    • Strategy Development
    • Legal and Regulatory Compliance
    • Organizational Culture
    • Business Ethics
  • Technology Governance
    • Governance Strategy Alignment with Enterprise Objectives
    • Strategic Planning Process
    • Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
    • Communication and Awareness Strategy
    • Enterprise Architecture
    • Policies and Standards
  • Information Governance
    • Information Architecture
    • Information Asset Lifecycle
    • Information Ownership and Stewardship
    • Information Classification and Handling

Module 2: IT Resources

  • IT Resource Planning
    • Sourcing Strategies
    • Resource Capacity Planning
    • Acquisition of Resources
  • IT Resource Optimization
    • IT Resource Lifecycle and Asset Management
    • Human Resource Competency Assessment and Development
  • Management of Contracted Services and Relationships

Module 3: Benefits of Realization

  • IT Performance and Oversight
    • Performance Management
    • Change Management
    • Governance Monitoring
    • Governance Reporting
    • Quality Assurance
    • Process Development and Improvement
  • Management of IT-Enabled Investments
    • Business Case Development and Evaluation
    • IT Investment Management and Reporting
    • Performance Metrics
    • Benefit Evaluation Methods

Module 4: Risk Optimization

  • Risk Strategy
    • Risk Frameworks and Standards
    • Enterprise Risk Management
    • Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance
  • Risk Management
    • IT-Enabled Capabilities, Processes, and Services
    • Business Risk, Exposures, and Threats
    • Risk Management Lifecycle
    • Risk Assessment Methods

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Exam & Certification

ISACA’s Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certification is for those aspiring for executive positions. CGEIT empowers you to handle the governance of an entire organization and consider a move to the C-suite, if you aren’t already there.

Training & Certification Guide

CGEIT validates your expertise in the 5 work-related domains listed below that are applicable across industry verticals:

  • Governance and Management of IT – 25%
  • Strategic Management – 20%
  • Benefits Realization – 16%
  • Risk Optimization – 24%
  • Resource Optimization – 15%

Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • The CISM certification, also from ISACA, targets advanced IT security managers.
  • Focusing on high-level IT security management, it enhances the perception of IT security teams and demands a deep understanding of business.
  • With four key areas of focus, CISM holders communicate vulnerabilities effectively and balance priorities.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

  • The CISA certification from ISACA is for IT professionals auditing, monitoring, and assessing information technology and business systems.
  • With five key domains and at least five years of relevant experience, CISAs ensure compliance and minimize risks.
  • Recognized globally, CISA holders advance to senior roles like IT auditor or chief information security officer.

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

  • CRISC, another ISACA certification, empowers IT professionals to become risk management champions.
  • With over 40,000 holders globally, CRISC validates skills in identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT-related risks.
  • It emphasizes strategic thinking to proactively address potential issues, positioning holders as trusted advisors within their organizations.

Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer (CDPSE)

  • The CDPSE: Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer certification provides a valid and reliable means for enterprises to identify technologists who are competent in incorporating privacy by design into technology platforms, products and processes, communicating with legal professionals, and keeping the organization compliant efficiently and cost effectively.

Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA)

  • The ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) certification empowers audit professionals to recognize, assess and respond to AI risks, opportunities and impacts—while also using AI to enhance audit workflows and deliver deeper insights.

Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM)

  • ISACA Advanced in AI Security Management (AAISM) validates security management professionals’ ability to demonstrate their expertise in AI. This credential builds upon existing security best practices to enhance expertise and adapt to the evolving AI-driven landscape, ensuring robust protection and a strategic edge.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are many benefits to becoming a CGEIT certified professional, including:

  • Increased marketability and job opportunities
  • Enhanced credibility and recognition within the IT profession
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional development
  • Deeper understanding of IT governance best practices
  • Improved ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the organization

The CGEIT certification is ideal for IT professionals who are involved in the governance of enterprise IT, including:

  • IT directors and managers
  • IT auditors
  • IT risk management professionals
  • IT security professionals
  • Business process owners

Absolutely! The CGEIT positions you as a leader in IT governance, a vital and in-demand field. It demonstrates your expertise to employers and can lead to new opportunities, promotions, and higher salaries.

CGEIT holders are well-suited for a range of senior IT management and governance positions, including:

  • Chief Information Officer (CIO)
  • IT Director or Manager
  • IT Governance Manager
  • IT Risk and Compliance Manager
  • IT Security Manager
  • IT Auditor

Salary ranges vary based on experience and location. However, CGEIT holders typically command higher salaries than non-certified counterparts. According to the Global Knowledge 2022 IT Skills and Salary report, IT Governance professionals often earn upwards of $150,000 annually in the US.

CGEIT holders are employed in various industries and organizations, including major corporations, government agencies, and consulting firms. Companies like these often recognize the value of this certification:

  • Fortune 500 companies
  • Major financial institutions
  • Healthcare organizations
  • Technology firms
  • Government and regulatory bodies

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