How to register for the CISA exam
Create an ISACA account (and consider joining as a member), register and pay for the CISA exam, then use the scheduling link ISACA emails you to book a PSI test center or remote-proctored appointment within your eligibility period. After you pass, apply for certification or the CISA Associate.
Process as described by ISACA and 2026 guides; check ISACA’s exam candidate guide for current rules. Checked October 11, 2026.
Membership cuts the exam fee from $760 to $575.
Pay online; students can opt into the CISA Associate route here.
ISACA emails a link to PSI, usually within about 48 hours, as reported.
Choose a PSI test center or remote proctoring within your eligibility window.
Submit verified experience ($50) for CISA, or apply for CISA Associate ($25).