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CGEIT Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

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Duration

240 min

Questions

150

Exam Code

CGEIT

Domains

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CGEIT (CGEIT) is a ISACA certification exam with about 150 questions over 240 minutes, typically requiring a scaled score of 450 to pass. Official domain weights on CertStud: Governance of Enterprise IT (40%); IT Resources (15%); Benefits Realization (26%); Risk Optimization (19%).

Use this study guide with free practice questions, the week-by-week study plan, and detailed notes. Confirm current objectives and scoring on the official ISACA exam page before booking.

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1. Governance of Enterprise IT (40%)
2. IT Resources (15%)
3. Benefits Realization (26%)
4. Risk Optimization (19%)

Domain 1

40%

Governance of Enterprise IT

IT governance frameworks, board oversight, strategy alignment, governance structures, and value delivery from IT investments.

Topics to Master

IT governance frameworks and principles
Board and executive IT oversight
IT strategy and alignment with business
Governance structures and committees
Value delivery from IT
IT policy and compliance
Stakeholder management
Governance maturity models

Domain 2

15%

IT Resources

IT resource management including human capital, information, infrastructure, and applications to support organizational goals.

Topics to Master

IT resource portfolio management
Human capital management
IT infrastructure and operations
Application portfolio management
Information asset management
IT sourcing and vendor management
IT capability development
Resource optimization

Domain 3

26%

Benefits Realization

Ensuring IT investments deliver expected business value through portfolio management, performance measurement, and benefits tracking.

Topics to Master

IT investment management
Business case development
Benefits identification and planning
Portfolio and program management
Performance measurement and KPIs
Value realization tracking
Post-implementation reviews
Continuous improvement

Domain 4

19%

Risk Optimization

IT risk management within enterprise governance, including risk identification, assessment, treatment, and monitoring to optimize risk posture.

Topics to Master

IT risk governance and appetite
Risk identification and assessment
Risk treatment strategies
Control framework integration
Risk monitoring and reporting
Regulatory and compliance risk
Emerging technology risk
Risk culture and awareness

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CGEIT Study Guide

Domain-by-domain study guide for CGEIT - Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT). Covers all 4 exam objectives with topic checklists, quick notes, and practice links.

Download PDF Notes

Exam Overview

Key facts before you start studying

Duration

240 min

Questions

150

Exam Code

CGEIT

Domains

About this exam

Citation-ready facts for CGEIT (CGEIT)

Use this study guide with free practice questions, the week-by-week study plan, and detailed notes. Confirm current objectives and scoring on the official ISACA exam page before booking.

Quick Navigation

Jump to a specific exam domain

1. Governance of Enterprise IT (40%)
2. IT Resources (15%)
3. Benefits Realization (26%)
4. Risk Optimization (19%)

Domain 1

40%

Governance of Enterprise IT

IT governance frameworks, board oversight, strategy alignment, governance structures, and value delivery from IT investments.

Topics to Master

IT governance frameworks and principles
Board and executive IT oversight
IT strategy and alignment with business
Governance structures and committees
Value delivery from IT
IT policy and compliance
Stakeholder management
Governance maturity models

Domain 2

15%

IT Resources

IT resource management including human capital, information, infrastructure, and applications to support organizational goals.

Topics to Master

IT resource portfolio management
Human capital management
IT infrastructure and operations
Application portfolio management
Information asset management
IT sourcing and vendor management
IT capability development
Resource optimization

Domain 3

26%

Benefits Realization

Ensuring IT investments deliver expected business value through portfolio management, performance measurement, and benefits tracking.

Topics to Master

IT investment management
Business case development
Benefits identification and planning
Portfolio and program management
Performance measurement and KPIs
Value realization tracking
Post-implementation reviews
Continuous improvement

Domain 4

19%

Risk Optimization

IT risk management within enterprise governance, including risk identification, assessment, treatment, and monitoring to optimize risk posture.

Topics to Master

IT risk governance and appetite
Risk identification and assessment
Risk treatment strategies
Control framework integration
Risk monitoring and reporting
Regulatory and compliance risk
Emerging technology risk
Risk culture and awareness

Continue Your Prep

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