CGEIT In IT Governance

What is CGEIT?

CGEIT (Certified in Governance of Enterprise IT) is a professional certification offered by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) that validates an individual's knowledge and skills in IT governance.

It is designed for professionals who are responsible for the governance of IT within an organization. The certification demonstrates that the holder has a deep understanding of IT governance principles, frameworks, and practices and the ability to apply them to real-world situations.

To become certified, candidates must pass an exam and have a minimum of five years of experience in IT governance. The certification is globally recognized and is intended to promote and improve the practice of IT governance worldwide.

Learning Objectives of CGEIT

The learning objectives of the CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT) certification are to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively govern enterprise IT.

After completion of the program, individuals will be able to:

• Understand the principles and frameworks that form the basis of IT governance, including COBIT, ISO 38500, and ITIL.
• Align IT with the organization's overall strategy and objectives, as well as govern IT investments.
• Manage IT-enabled business benefits and measure and report performance.
• Manage IT-related risks, including identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Manage IT resources, including people, processes, and technology.
• Understand the role of governance in the context of enterprise IT and how it supports the achievement of organizational objectives.
• Understand the governance structure, culture, and practices that are necessary for effective governance.
• Understand the IT governance risks and the management of IT-related risks.
• Understand the benefits of IT governance and the management of IT-enabled business benefits.
• Understand the IT governance resource management, including people, process, and technology.

The certification program aims to provide individuals with the knowledge and skills to effectively govern enterprise IT in order to support the achievement of organizational objectives.

Five main domains CGEIT Certification

These domains are:

1.Framework for the Governance of Enterprise IT (FGEIT):

This domain covers the principles, frameworks, and standards that form the basis of IT governance, including COBIT, ISO 38500, and ITIL.

2.Strategic Management:

Strategic domain covers the alignment of IT with the organization's overall strategy and objectives, as well as the governance of IT investments.

3.Benefits Realization:

This domain covers the management of IT-enabled business benefits and the measurement and reporting of performance.

4.Risk Management:

Risk domain covers the management of IT-related risks, including identification, assessment, and mitigation.

5.Resource Management:

Resource domain covers the management of IT resources, including people, processes and technology.Each domain is designed to evaluate the candidate's knowledge and understanding of IT governance concepts, principles, and best practices and ability to apply them in real-world scenarios.

Qualifications Required for CGEIT

To become certified as a CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT), individuals must meet certain qualifications.

These qualifications include:

• A minimum of five years of experience in IT governance, which must be verified by a current or former employer or a professional reference.
• Successful completion of the CGEIT exam, which covers the five domains of IT governance outlined in the exam.
• Adherence to ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics, which requires CGEIT holders to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.
• Payment of the certification fee and adherence to the ISACA's Continuing Professional Education (CPE) policy.

It's worth noting that those who hold certain other ISACA certifications such as CISM, CRISC, or CISA may have their experience requirements waived. And also, ISACA membership is not a requirement to take the exam or become certified, but it is strongly encouraged.

Maintaining the Certificate of CGEIT

To maintain the CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT) certification, individuals must adhere to ISACA's Continuing Professional Education (CPE) policy.

This policy requires certified individuals to earn a certain number of CPE credits each year, as well as every three years they must retake the CGEIT exam in order to keep the certification valid.

The specific CPE requirements for CGEIT are:

• A minimum of 20 CPE credits per year.
• A minimum of 120 CPE credits every three years.

The CPE credits can be earned through a variety of activities, including attending ISACA conferences, participating in ISACA webinars, volunteering for ISACA committees, and publishing articles or research papers on IT governance.

Additionally, CGEIT holders are required to adhere to ISACA's Code of Professional Ethics, which requires them to maintain the highest standards of professional conduct and integrity.

Failure to meet the CPE requirements or adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics may result in the revocation of the CGEIT certification.