CISA Exam Study Hours Calculator

Design a custom study timeline for the ISACA CISA certification. Calibrated to the official 2024 Job Practice weights (D4 & D5 = 52% of exam).

Tip: Requires extra review time on Domain 4 (Ops & Resilience) and Domain 5 (Cybersecurity & Cryptography).

10 Weeks
3 wks (Intensive)10 wks (Recommended)20 wks (Extended)
2.0x heavier on weekends

Accommodates full-time IT/audit workweeks by concentrating study sprints on Saturday and Sunday.

Your CISA Study Schedule

Sustainable Pace
1.9 hrs
Weekday Daily Load
3.7 hrs
Weekend Daily Load
Total Preparation Hours:168 hrs
Weekly Commitment:16.8 hrs/wk
ISACA Passing Score:450 / 800 (Scaled)
2024 Job Practice Domain Hours52% in D4 & D5
D1: Information Systems Auditing Process (18%)30 hrs
D2: Governance and Management of IT (18%)30 hrs
D3: IS Acquisition, Development, & Implementation (12%)20 hrs
D4: IS Operations and Business Resilience (26%)44 hrs
D5: Protection of Information Assets (Security) (26%)44 hrs

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Key Facts: ISACA CISA 2024 Exam Transition

Updated 2024 Weights

ISACA updated the CISA Job Practice in 2024: D1 (18%), D2 (18%), D3 (12%), D4 (26%), and D5 (26%). Domains 4 & 5 now constitute over half the exam.

Scaled Score (450 Pass)

The exam features 150 multiple-choice questions scored on a 200–800 scale. A scaled score of 450 or higher is required to pass.

Work Experience Requirement

Passing the exam allows you up to 5 years to submit verified proof of 5 years of professional IS audit, control, or security work experience.