Introduced in 2007, the CGEIT designation is the third certification offered by ISACA. Designed for professionals who manage, provide advisory and/or assurance services and/or who otherwise support the governance of an enterprise’s IT and who wish to be recognised for their IT governance-related experience and knowledge. CGEIT is based on the IT Governance Institute’s (ITGI’s) intellectual property and the input of subject matter experts around the world.
CGEIT focuses on:

• IT governance frameworks
• Strategic alignment
• Resource management
• Risk management
• Performance measurement
• Value delivery

To earn the CGEIT designation, candidates are required to:

• Prove at least five years of experience supporting the governance of an enterprise’s information technology. This experience can be achieved entirely through IT governance experience, or through a combination of IT governance experience and management experience.
• Pass the CGEIT exam
• Adhere to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
• Agree to comply with the CGEIT Continuing Education Policy

More information can be viewed at www.isaca.org/cgeit.