u/iamstormpower

Hi everyone!

I’m planning to take the CISA exam and wanted to hear from people who have already gone through the process.

After getting CISA certified, did you feel that it made a real difference in your career? I’m curious about things like new opportunities, interviews, career switches, or simply being taken more seriously for certain roles.

Also, if you were already working in IT before CISA, did it help you move toward areas like audit, GRC, risk, or cybersecurity?

Would really appreciate hearing your experiences.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to take the CISA exam in January 2027 and would appreciate some guidance.

I currently have the CISA Review Manual 28th Edition and want to prepare without spending on additional courses or materials, as I don’t have any budget left for them.

My current plan is

1. Study the CRM 28th Edition thoroughly.

2. Use YouTube resources from Prabh Nair, Chidambaram Narayanan, and Pete Zerger.

For those who recently passed CISA, is this approach realistic?

Thanks!