ISACA official prep vs Allen Keele SuperReview for the CISA
ISACA’s Review Manual and 1,070-question QAE database are the exam owner’s own materials; Allen Keele’s SuperReview is a streamlined online course with 900+ questions and phone mentoring from its author, at $795.95 for 180 days. Many candidates learn with a course like Keele’s and practice with ISACA’s QAE.
Allen Keele from its store page; ISACA prices as reported. Checked October 12, 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| ISACA official | Allen Keele SuperReview | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Manual, QAE, online course | Streamlined online course |
| Questions | 1,070 (QAE) | 900+ plus four 150-question finals |
| Price | QAE about $299-$399; manual $109-$139 (reported) | $795.95 (25% code advertised) |
| Access | QAE subscription (reported 12 months) | 180 days from purchase |
| Support | Self-study | Phone mentoring with Allen Keele |
| Guarantee | None | Free 6-month extension if you don’t pass |
Choose ISACA official if
- You want the exam writer’s own questions and are comfortable studying from the manual.
Choose Allen Keele if
- You want a shorter, exam-focused course and the option to ask the author questions directly.
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