Boost your career with an ISACA Certification—while you gain recognition and credibility
Credentialing isn’t just a way to showcase your worth. It’s a way to validate your knowledge and expansive IT skills that are key to advancing digital trust for all. Our certifications—whether CISA, CISM, CRISC and more—prove your understanding of what is needed in today’s modern enterprise.
CISA
The Certified Information Systems Auditor® certification is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems. The recent quarterly IT Skills and Certifications Pay Index (ITSCPI) from Foote Partners ranked CISA among the most sought-after and highest-paying IT certifications. This certification is a must have for mid to advanced-career IT professionals looking for leverage in career growth.
US$149,000+ average annual salary | 151,000+ professionals hold CISA
AAIA
ISACA's Advanced in AI Audit™ (AAIA™)certification empowers IT professionals to confidently navigate the complexities of AI, equipping them with the skills to assess risks, identify opportunities, and ensure compliance while safeguarding organizational integrity. Built on ISACA’s trusted expertise in IT Audit and the rigorous standards behind renowned credentials like CISA, CIA, and CPA, this certification validates expertise in conducting AI-focused audits, addressing AI integration challenges, and enhancing audit processes through AI-driven insights.
CISM
ISACA’s Certified Information Security Manager® certification indicates expertise in information security governance, program development and management, incident management and risk management. If you are a mid to advanced-career IT professional aspiring to senior management roles in IT security and control, CISM can get you the visibility you need.
US$149,000+ average annual salary | 48,000+ professionals hold CISM
AAISM
ISACA's Advanced in AI Security Management™ (AAISM™) certification validates the experience and knowledge of CISM and CISSP holders regarding AI specific security issues, while leveraging AI's transformative opportunities internally for growth and innovation. This credential builds upon existing security management best practices and focuses on the associated threat landscape to best manage the risk profile and effectively leverage AI into security operations.
CRISC
Our Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control™ certification indicates expertise in identifying and managing enterprise IT risk and implementing and maintaining information systems controls. You’ll gain instant recognition and credibility with CRISC and boost your career. If you are a mid to advanced-career IT professional with a focus on IT and cyber risk and control, CRISC can get you the leverage you need to grow in your career.
US$151,000 average annual salary | 30,000+ professionals hold CRISC
AAIR
ISACA’s Advanced in AI Risk™ (AAIR™) certification expands and applies the existing expertise of IT risk management professionals, equipping you to confidently assess and manage AI risk across the enterprise, navigate evolving AI risk and regulation, and move the enterprise forward with clarity, control and confidence. With practical governance techniques and continuous professional growth, you can turn AI risk into a leadership capability.
CGEIT
ISACA's Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT® is unique and framework agnostic. It is the only IT governance certification that can give you the mindset to assess, design, implement and manage enterprise IT governance systems aligned with overall business goals. You’ll gain visibility at the executive level with CGEIT.US$141,000 average annual salary | 8,000+ professionals hold CGEIT
CDPSE
Modern privacy laws and regulations require organizations to implement privacy by design and by default into IT systems, networks, and applications. To do so, privacy professionals must partner with software developers, system and network engineers, application and database administrators, and project managers to build data privacy and protection measures into new and existing technology environments.
US$150,000 average annual salary | 16,000+ professionals hold CDPSE
CCOA
ISACA’s Certified Cybersecurity Operations Analyst™ (CCOA™) certification focuses on the technical skills to evaluate threats, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend countermeasures to prevent cyber incidents. As emerging technologies like automated systems using AI evolve, the role of the cyber analyst will only become more critical in protecting digital ecosystems. Analysts specialize in understanding the what, where and how behind cybersecurity incidents. By identifying patterns, anomalies and indicators of compromise, you become the eyes and ears of your organization’s defense.
Credentials for the CMMC ecosystem
ISACA has been designated the official CMMC Assessor & Instructor Certification Organization (CAICO), serving as the credentialing authority for the U.S. Department of War’s Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program. These credentials help professionals demonstrate that they understand CMMC requirements and can support assessments and readiness efforts for organizations pursuing CMMC compliance.
CMMC Certified Professional (CCP)
The CMMC Certified Professional (CCP) is the foundational certification for professionals entering the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) ecosystem. CCP holders understand CMMC requirements, governance, and assessment procedures, enabling them to support organizations preparing for CMMC assessments and participate on certified assessment teams.
CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA)
The CMMC Certified Assessor (CCA) certification prepares experienced cybersecurity and compliance professionals to conduct formal CMMC Level 2 assessments. CCAs evaluate security practices, review evidence and documentation, and determine whether organizations handling controlled unclassified information meet required CMMC cybersecurity standards.
Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (LCCA)
The Lead CMMC Certified Assessor (LCCA) credential represents the highest level of expertise in the CMMC assessment pathway. LCCAs lead assessment teams, oversee evaluation activities, and make final compliance determinations for organizations undergoing CMMC Level 2 assessments.
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Build a world-class team
ISACA certifications instantly declare your team’s expertise in building and implementing and managing solutions aligned with organizational needs and goals.