Free CISA resources
ISACA publishes the CISA exam content outline, the exam candidate guide and certification requirements for free. Its official CISA Review Manual and Questions, Answers and Explanations (QAE) database are paid, with discounts for members. Some providers offer free practice questions or trials.
Source: ISACA; prices for paid materials as reported. Checked October 11, 2026.
| Resource | Price | Why use it |
|---|---|---|
| CISA exam content outline (2024) | Free | What each domain covers |
| Exam candidate guide | Free | Rules, scheduling and scoring |
| CISA Review Manual | Paid (reported $109 member / $139 nonmember) | ISACA’s official study text |
| CISA QAE database | Paid (reported around $299-$399) | Official practice questions |
| ISACA local chapter study groups | Often low-cost | Ask your chapter |
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