Application Cism Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

Application Cism Form PDF Details

The CISM certification application is the official process for IT professionals who passed the CISM exam and want to earn ISACA professional certification. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements before the organization will review their credentials.

Eligibility for the CISM certification application:

• Five years of professional background in IT security within the past ten years
• At least three years in the CISM Job Practice Domains
• Substitutions allowed for up to two years based on a CISA, CISSP, or academic credential

Required steps to submit your CISM certification application:

• Fill out the Application Cism Form in Adobe Reader
• Report your professional history for each applicable CISM domain
• Obtain employer sign-off using the Experience Verification document
• Pay the CISM certification processing fee
• Agree to the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics

CISM Application: Common Questions

Who must use the Application Cism Form?
Any candidate who passed the CISM exam in 2017 or later must submit this PDF to apply for certification. Those who passed in an earlier year must use the appropriate version for their exam year.

How long does the CISM certification review take?
ISACA typically reviews submitted CISM applications within 60 days. Approved candidates receive an official certification packet by email.

Can I substitute education toward the CISM requirement?
Yes. A two-year or four-year IT degree may substitute for up to one year of the required five-year professional background in the CISM application.

For supporting documentation, see the employment verification document, the clinical experience verification PDF, or the recertification application templates.