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Exam Information
Official specifications published by ISACA
Exam Format
240 min
150
450
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English, Chinese Simplified, French, German +3 more
Validity
3 years
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CGEIT Exam Topics and Domains
CGEIT is organized into 4 weighted domains. Expect to work with Asset management systems, Audit tools, Benefits management frameworks, Business case tools, and more.
1
Governance of Enterprise IT
40%
Governance Framework
IT Governance ObjectivesOrganizational Structure
- 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
Technology Governance
Strategic Planning ProcessEnterprise Architecture
- Incorporate a strategic planning process into the framework
- Incorporate enterprise architecture into the framework for the governance of enterprise IT
Information Governance
Data ManagementInformation Security
- Govern various types of information
- Ensure information security and privacy requirements are met
Business Ethics and Compliance
Ethics Framework
- Establish ethical guidelines for IT governance
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
Stakeholder Management
- Identify and engage key stakeholders
- Develop stakeholder communication strategies
2
IT Resources
15%
IT Resource Planning
Resource StrategyIT Resource Life Cycle
- Plan IT resource requirements
- Manage IT resource lifecycle
IT Resource Optimization
Resource EfficiencyAsset Management
- Optimize IT resource utilization
- Ensure effective asset management
Human Resources Management
IT Workforce Planning
- Manage IT human resources
- Develop IT capabilities and competencies
3
Benefits Realization
26%
IT Performance and Oversight
Performance ManagementQuality Assurance
- Monitor IT performance
- Ensure quality of IT services
Management of IT-Enabled Investments
Business Case DevelopmentBenefits ManagementPortfolio Management
- Develop business cases for IT investments
- Manage benefits realization process
- Optimize IT investment portfolio
Change Management
Organizational Change
- Manage organizational change
- Ensure successful change adoption
4
Risk Optimization
19%
Risk Strategy
Risk GovernanceRisk Framework
- Develop risk management strategy
- Establish risk governance structure
Risk Management
Risk AssessmentRisk ResponseRisk Monitoring
- Conduct risk assessments
- Implement risk responses
- Monitor and report on risks
Compliance and Assurance
Compliance Management
- Ensure regulatory compliance
- Manage audit and assurance activities
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CGEIT earns the CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT certification. It sits in the IT Governance track.
Alternative Paths
- CISA - Certified Information Systems AuditorComplementary audit and control skills
- CISM - Certified Information Security ManagerSecurity governance and management focus
- CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Systems ControlIT risk management expertise
- CDPSE - Certified Data Privacy Solutions EngineerData governance and privacy compliance
- COBIT Foundation - COBIT Foundation Certificate Framework-specific governance knowledge
- COBIT Design and Implementation - COBIT Design and Implementation Certificate Advanced COBIT implementation skills
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2020-07-02
- Announcement date: 2020-03-15
Updates
- Artificial Intelligence Governance Emerging Likely to be included in next major content update • Release date: 2023-2024
- Cloud Governance Frameworks Current Already integrated into IT Resources and Risk domains • Release date: Ongoing
- Zero Trust Architecture Emerging Security governance aspects covered in Risk Optimization domain • Release date: 2023-2024
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by IT Governance Professionals and IT Managers and Consultants.
- 5 years of experience managing, serving in an advisory or oversight role
- Experience supporting the governance of IT-related contribution to an enterprise
- Work experience across at least 3 of the 4 CGEIT domains
- Minimum 1 year experience related to Domain 1 (Governance of Enterprise IT)