Surgent CISA review: adaptive course with a money-back guarantee
Surgent’s CISA Review is an adaptive course with 1,020+ explained questions and a ReadySCORE readiness estimate. Essentials costs $349 for 12 months; Premier adds print textbooks, video lectures and 24 months; Ultimate ($999) adds coaching and access until you pass. Every tier carries a money-back pass guarantee. Surgent has been part of UWorld since April 2026.
Based on Surgent’s own product pages, checked October 11, 2026. Surgent’s 92% pass rate is its own claim. We have not tested it hands-on, so this review has no score.
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Packages
| Package | Price | Access | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $349 | 12 months | Adaptive course, ReadySCORE, 1,020+ questions |
| Premier | See Surgent | 24 months | Print textbooks, video lectures |
| Ultimate | $999 | Until you pass | 1-on-1 coaching, print materials, flashcards |
| Bootcamp & Ultimate | See Surgent | Until you pass | 35 hours of live instruction |
Source: Surgent.
What to watch for
- Its question bank is Surgent’s own; many candidates add ISACA’s QAE as well.
- The 92% pass rate is Surgent’s claim, not ISACA data.
- Read the money-back guarantee conditions before buying.
Official source & community discussion
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