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Continuing Professional Education

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

Fee Payment Schedule (CISA)

On or Before February 10, 2010 ISACA Member US $415.00 Non-Member US $545.00

After Feb 10, 2010 but Before April 7, 2010 ISACA Member US $465.00 Non-Member US $595.00

Register online at http://www.isaca.org/examreg to save US $50. If you are interested in ISACA membership, visit http://www.isaca.org/membership.

Fee Annual Membership Fee US $130 Local Chapter Fee varies by location Online Processing Fee US $10 Hard Copy Processing Fee US $30

Important Contacts (CISA)

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.

ISACA Head Quarters 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 1010, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA 60008 Tel: +1.847.660.5660 Fax: +1.847.253.1443 E-mail: certification@isaca.org Website: http://www.isaca.org Pakistan - Karachi Chapter Mrs. Huma Pasha, CIA,CA The HUB Power Company Limited 3rd Fl. Islamic Chamber Bldg. Block 9, Clifton, P.O.Box 13841 Karachi 75600,Pakistan Tel: (92-21) 5874677 Email: huma@hubpower.com Website: http://www.isacakarachi.org Pakistan - Lahore Chapter Muhammad Usman Zubair, CISA, FCA Usman Zubair & Co. Chartered Accountants, 3-E, Ijaz Arcade, Main Market,Gulberg II, Lahore 54666, Pakistan Tel: (92-42) 5764306 Cell: (92-333) 4249797, (92-300) 8433172 Email: usmanzubair@hotmail.com Website: http://www.isacalahore.org

CISM (USA)

CISM (USA)
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.
More than 10,000 CISMs worldwide

Eligibility (CISM)

Who is CISM for?

Individuals who manage, design, oversee and/or assess an enterprise's information security (IS) Individual considering a career in IT Governance, IT Audit and Service Management Individuals willing to enhance their professional image, technical knowledge and skills Individuals who are already employed but are willing to obtain credentials that potential employers seek

Graduates, IT and Audit Professionals

Recognition

Recognition

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has awarded accreditation under ISO/IEC 17024 to the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) certification programs. ANSI reaccredited these ISACA programs in 2008. Certification Magazine’s 2008 salary survey ranked the CISM certification as the third-highest-paying certification. CISM was named a finalist for the 2008 and 2009 SC Magazine Best Professional Certification Program Award.

Duration & Course Contents

Duration

Duration of the course is 6 months.

Course Contents

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.

Information Security Governance 23% Information Risk Management 22% Information Security Program Development 17% Information Security Program Management 24% Incident Management and Response 14%

Examination Rules (CISM)

Examination Rules

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.

Exams are held twice in a year in the month of June and December.

Each exam consists of 200 multiple choice questions given over a four-hour period. Passing mark of 450 on a common scale of 200 to 800. A passing score on the CISM examination, without completing the required work experience as outlined below, will only be valid for five years. If the applicant does not meet the CISM certification requirements within the five year period, the passing score will be voided. Submit an Application for CISM Certification. Once a CISM candidate has passed the CISM certification exam and has met the work experience requirements, the final step is to complete the CISM Application for Certification.

Dates and Fee Structure payable to ISACA

Important Dates and Fee Structure payable to  ISACA

Date ISACA Member ($) ISACA Non-Member ($) On or before February 10, 2010 415 545 After February 10, 2010 but before April 7, 2010 465 595

Exam fee is other than the tuition fee. A discount of US $50 is available on exam registration if it is carried out online.

Note: i) All other fees are payable directly to ISACA-USA

Examination Schedule ...

Examination Schedule

Examination Dates June 12, 2010   Early Registration Deadline Feb 10, 2010   Final Registration Deadline April 7, 2010

* Alternate dates are available to accommodate religious or cultural scheduling conflicts.

Practical Experience ...

Practical Experience

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:

A maximum of one year of information systems, operating or programming experience or one year of information security experience can be substituted for one year of information systems security management experience. Every two years of experience as a full-time university instructor in a related field (e.g. computer science, accounting, information systems security) may be substituted for one year of information systems auditing, control or security experience. 60 to 120 completed university semester credit hours (the equivalent of a two-year or four-year degree), can be substituted for one or two years, respectively, of experience. Even if multiple degrees have been eared, a maximum of 2 years can be claimed. A bachelor's or master's degree from a university that enforces the ISACA sponsored Model Cu8rricul can be substitut4ed for one year of information systems auditing, control or security experience. To view a list of these schools, please visit www.isaca.org/modeluniversities. This option cannot be used if three years of experience substitution and educational waiver have already been claimed. A master's degree in information security or information technology from an accredited university can be substituted for one year of experience.

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)

Important Contacts

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.

ISACA Head Quarters 3701 Algonquin Road, Suite 1010, Rolling Meadows, IL, USA 60008 Tel: +1.847.660.5660 Fax: +1.847.253.1443 E-mail: certification@isaca.org Website: http://www.isaca.org Pakistan - Karachi Chapter Mrs. Huma Pasha, CIA,CA The HUB Power Company Limited 3rd Fl. Islamic Chamber Bldg. Block 9, Clifton, P.O.Box 13841 Karachi 75600,Pakistan Tel: (92-21) 5874677 Email: huma@hubpower.com Website: http://www.isacakarachi.org Pakistan - Lahore Chapter Muhammad Usman Zubair, CISA, FCA Usman Zubair & Co. Chartered Accountants, 3-E, Ijaz Arcade, Main Market,Gulberg II, Lahore 54666, Pakistan Tel: (92-42) 5764306 Cell: (92-333) 4249797, (92-300) 8433172 Email: usmanzubair@hotmail.com Website: http://www.isacalahore.org

Chartered Financial Analyst

Chartered Financial Analyst

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: Study for three exams using an assigned curriculum Take the three levels of the exams sequentially Level 1 exams are held in June and December. Level 2 and 3 exams are held in June only.

(Courtesy: Chartered Financial Analyst Institute Website http://www.cfainstitute.org)

Eligibility - Who is CFA (R) for ?

Who is CFA® for?

To enroll for the CFA® Program, a delegate must fulfill the following entrance requirements: Sixteen years of education i.e, holding a masters degree or bachelors with honours. (Be in the final year of your bachelors degree program at the time of registration). OR Holds a recognised professional qualification. OR Have four years of qualified, professional work experience.

CFA - What will the exam cover ?

What will the exam cover?

Subjects and their weights in the three levels are as follows:   Topic Area Level I Level II Level III Ethical and Professional Standards (total) 15 10 10 Quantitative Methods 12 5-10 0 Economics 10 5-10 0 Financial Reporting and Analysis 20 15-25 0 Corporate Finance 8 5-15 0 Investment Tools (total) 50 30-60 0 Equity Investments 10 20-30 5-15 Fixed Income 12 5-15 10-20 Derivatives 5 5-15 5-15 Alternative Investments 3 5-15 5-15 Asset Classes (total) 30 35-75 35-45 Portfolio Management and Wealth Planning (total) 5 5-15 45-55 Total 100 100 100 Note: These weights are intended to guide the curriculum and exam development processes. Actual exam weights may vary slightly from year to year. Please note that some topics are combined for testing purposes.