IBITGQ Certifications

The International Board for IT Governance Qualifications (IBITGQ) awards internationally recognised certificates to candidates who have successfully completed and passed an IBITGQ approved examination.

IBITGQ Certifications currently include:

• Certified ISMS Foundation (CIS F)
• Certified ISMS Lead Implementer (CIS LI)
• Certified ISMS Lead Auditor (CIS LA)
• Certified in IT Governance Principles (CITGP)

All IBITGQ certifications are awarded by the Global Association for Software Quality (gasq) and are valid for an indefinite period of time. All certificate holders are entitled and encouraged to confirm their status by the use of the full name of the qualification or abbreviation (CIS F, CIS LI, CIS LA) at all appropriate times.

Why Certify?

Qualifications that are certified by accredited and respected organisations are becoming an essential requirement of any IT governance professional. With an ever increasing demand for information security staff, employers offer enhanced career opportunities to candidates who have certified qualifications and relevant experience.

How to obtain your Certificates?

Please see our Exams page to register for your IBITGQ Examination.

"Experience and knowledge are of course essential to meeting the needs of effective IT governance in my company. However, to support my career in IT governance for the future, it is also essential that I hold an international qualification that is recognised and valued by potential employers"
Peter Smith, Information Security Director, Smith Industries (CIS LI)