Thursday, May 13, 2010
Continuing Professional Education
A major strength of any professional designation is a program of continuing professional education (CPE) that the individual must follow to retain certification. The CPE policy requires the individual to earn and submit a minimum of 20 CPE hours and to pay a maintenance fee each year. In addition, a minimum of 120 CPE hours must be earned and submitted during a fixed three-year certification period.
CISA Fee Payment Schedule
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Register online at http://www.isaca.org/examreg to save US $50. | ||||||||||
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Important Contacts (CISA)
For more information candidates are encouraged to contact their local chapter. A list of chapters and contact information is available at http://www.isaca.org/chapters. | ||||||
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CISM (USA)
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The CISM designation assures employers that their staff is able to apply state-of-the-art information security management practices and techniques and that these skills are maintained. For these reasons, many employers require the achievement of the CISM designation as a strong factor for employment and/or advanced promotion. To help ensure success in the global marketplace, it is vital to select a certification program based on universally accepted information security management practices. CISM delivers such a program. | |
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More than 10,000 CISMs worldwide |
Eligibility (CISM)
Who is CISM for? |
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Graduates, IT and Audit Professionals |
Recognition
Recognition |
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Duration & Course Contents
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Duration of the course is 6 months. | ||||||||||
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The CISM exam covers five information security management areas, representing a job practice analysis of the work performed by information security managers as validated by prominent industry leaders, subject matter experts and industry practitioners. Each area represents a current market perspective of what is performed and what should be known by information security managers. Information provides the basis for the CISM exam, and the percentages listed represent approximate percentage of test questions allocated to each area. | ||||||||||
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Examination Rules (CISM)
Examination Rules |
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Passing the exam does not grant the CISM designation. To become a CISM, each candidate must complete all requirements, including submitting an application for certification. |
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Exams are held twice in a year in the month of June and December. |
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Dates and Fee Structure payable to ISACA
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Examination Schedule ...
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* Alternate dates are available to accommodate religious or cultural scheduling conflicts. |
Practical Experience ...
Practical Experience |
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A minimum of five (5) years of professional information security managing work experience is required. Substitution and waivers of such experience may be obtained as follows: |
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Experience must have been gained within the ten-year period preceding the date of the application for certification. Candidates have five years from the date of their exam in which to apply. After five years, their exam score is void. It is important to note that many individuals choose to take the CISM exam prior to meeting the experience requirements. |
Important Contacts (CISM)
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For more information candidates are encouraged to contact their local chapter. A list of chapters and contact information is available at http://www.isaca.org/chapters. | ||||||
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Chartered Financial Analyst
Chartered Financial Analyst |
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The CFA® designation is a qualification for finance and investment professionals, particularly in the fields of investment management and financial analysis of stocks, bonds and their derivative assets. The program focuses on portfolio management and financial analysis, and provides a general knowledge of other areas of finance. It's a graduate-level program for investment professionals. You will join a global network of more than 78000 professionals. You will earn a designation recognized all over the world. Clients and colleagues regard you with a presumption of expertise. The three-year program requires you to study for and pass three levels of exams. If you pass the exams and meet other requirements (practical experience of 4 years), you earn a CFA® charter. When you sign up for the CFA® Program, you become a candidate. As a candidate, you:
Level 1 exams are held in June and December. Level 2 and 3 exams are held in June only. |
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(Courtesy: Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Website http://www.cfainstitute.org) |
Eligibility - Who is CFA (R) for ?
Who is CFA® for? |
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To enroll for the CFA® Program, a delegate must fulfill the following entrance requirements:
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CFA - What will the exam cover ?
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Subjects and their weights in the three levels are as follows:
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