How to get CCOA certified
You’ve prepared by doing the work, taken the exam and are now ready to apply for your CCOA™ Certification. Let’s make sure you have everything you need:
STEP 1: PASS THE EXAM
Prior to sending your application, you must meet the following requirements:
- Pass the CCOA Exam within the last five years
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STEP 2: PAY THE APPLICATION FEE
Pay the one-time US$50 application processing fee
- Once your official exam scores have been released, you may pay the application fee and then apply for certification.
- Login to your MYISACA account to access the application processing fee.
STEP 3: FILL OUT AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION
Candidates must apply for certification within five years of having passed the exam.
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Successfully complete the CCOA examination
The CCOA exam is open to anyone who has an interest in cybersecurity. When you take the CCOA exam, we’ll send you your results, and if you passed, the details you need to apply for your CCOA certification. Candidates have five years from the passing date to apply for certification.
Earn & report CPE hours
Attain and report a minimum of 120 Continuing Professional Development (CPE) hours during a three-year reporting period, completing a minimum of 20 CPE hours per year. If these CPEs satisfy the requirements for other ISACA certifications, they may also count toward those designations.
Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics
Members of ISACA and/or holders of the CCOA designation agree to a Code of Professional Ethics to guide professional and personal conduct.