Building the next generation of leaders with Academic Partnerships

Colleges and universities around the globe partner with ISACA to prepare students for immediate job opportunities and long-term career success. Our Integrated Credential Models seamlessly integrate credential content into your curriculum, equipping IT students with valuable credentials and opening diverse career pathways for non-IT students.

From class to career

Prepare students to bridge academic learning and real-world business challenges. By combining foundational knowledge with practical, job-ready skills, students engage with real-world simulations that mirror professional scenarios. This approach ensures they are ready to transition seamlessly from the classroom to their careers.

Must-have, industry-recognized credentials

Employers now expect graduates to enter the workforce with credentials in hand, making it critical for universities to integrate credential content into their curriculum. This approach ensures students gain the skills and certifications required to meet employer expectations and succeed in their careers.

Accessible tech for every student, every field

Our models make IT knowledge accessible and relevant to students across all disciplines, not just technology majors. Integrating technology education into diverse fields, such as Criminal Justice and Business, equips students with tech credentials, enriches learning, and opens diverse career opportunities, giving them a competitive edge.

Boost student earnings and enrollment

Integrating high-value credential content into your curriculum gives students a competitive edge. ISACA credentials, including five of the top 15 highest-paying certifications in 2023, can increase graduates’ annual earnings by up to US$15,000. This boosts their career prospects while making your program more appealing.

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2023 top paying certifications

2023 Top paying certifications*

Of the 1,200 globally offered certs, ISACA has five of the 15 highest paid, all ready to embed in your curriculum.

*Salary Survey 2023: An all-new Salary Survey 75, U.S. salary only

Terri Curran
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For us, it’s getting the students as skilled as we possibly can so they can get those jobs and salaries, and that includes awareness of the importance of certifications.”
Theresea Curran
Keiser University, Department Chair for Undergraduate Studies
Integrated ISACA Content across 23 Campuses

In-demand credentials for any field of study

ISACA makes it easy to integrate industry-recognized credentials into your curriculum, enhancing student learning and career readiness for both IT and non-IT fields. By embedding these credentials, you are preparing students to excel in a tech-driven job market while moving beyond just teaching theory.

IT Students

  • IT Audit—Leads to roles in IT auditing and risk analysis, with pathways to leadership in technology, risk management, and assurance.
  • Risk—Opens doors in risk analysis, risk management and compliance in any industry that faces IT-related threats.
  • Security—Leads to opportunities in cybersecurity analysis and architecture, protecting against cyber threats and strengthening digital resilience.
  • Cybersecurity—Good for specialty roles protecting networks, systems, and data from digital attacks.
  • Governance—A good career track for chief information officers (CIOs), aligning IT with business objectives and ensuring regulatory compliance.
  • Privacy—Leads to roles in managing regulatory compliance and data protection, building privacy frameworks, and safeguard sensitive information.

Non-IT Students

  • Criminal Justice + Cybersecurity = Opens doors to roles in fraud prevention, digital forensics and cybercrime investigation.
  • Accounting + IT Risk = Leads to positions in IT audit, risk management, and compliance within the accounting profession, while preparing students for the Information Systems and Controls section of the CPA Exam.
  • Business + Governance/Compliance = Leads to positions in corporate IT governance, risk management and compliance.
  • Public Policy/Law + Data Privacy = Perfect for advisory roles focused on tech regulations, compliance and data protection.
  • Health Administration + Risk Management = Opportunities in healthcare cybersecurity and protecting patient data.
  • Supply Chain + Cybersecurity = Paves the way to understand how cybersecurity knowledge can help harden your supply chain policies and governance.

Consider the model that fits your institution

ISACA’s Academic Partnerships place credentials at the heart of the curriculum. Our Integrated Credential Models equip students with real-world skills, ensuring they graduate job-ready while enhancing your program’s market value and keeping your institution aligned with technology..

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Degree and course enrichment

Align your curriculum with industry demands and student needs, ensuring your programs and instructors stay up-to-date with the latest technological advancements.

  • Integrate credential content into existing courses or degree programs.
  • Prepare students to independently sit for credential exams, separate from the university.
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For-credit courses

Universities integrate ISACA credential content into existing courses, with instructors becoming ISACA-certified to teach and prepare students for the exam by semester’s end. ISACA content becomes the core of the course, ensuring its relevance in an evolving tech landscape.

  • The institution delivers the course curriculum and awards academic credit.
  • Students earn a professional credential by passing the exam while still enrolled.
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Non-credit courses

This model enables universities to stay aligned with market demands by offering students valuable, tech-focused credentials through non-credit courses.

  • Can be embedded into existing courses or offered as standalone ISACA courses.
  • The institution delivers the curriculum to prepare students for the credential exam.
  • Students take the credential exam independently, separate from the university.

Discover the many benefits of ISACA Academic Partnership

Partnering with ISACA offers exclusive benefits for students and institutions, including real-world learning experiences, career support, faculty upskilling and global networking.

For Students

  • Free first-year ISACA membership for access to resources and career support
  • Networking and mentorship opportunities through local chapters
  • Discounts on credentialing exam preparation and testing
  • Hands-on learning with real-world scenarios to give students a head start in their careers
  • Access to chapter leadership roles that increase visibility and attract potential employers

For Academic Partners

  • Enhanced curricula and teaching materials for undergraduate and graduate programs
  • Opportunities for research partnerships with ISACA chapters and members
  • Tailored curricula for both non-credit and for-credit certifications
  • Faculty upskilling and invitations to advocacy initiatives and guest lectures
  • Access to global networking through ISACA Academic Conferences, chapter events, and the Future ISACA Competition project

Yes, you can...

Help students find the jobs they want. Keep your organization’s curriculum current. Balance academic theory with real-world skills. Gain internal buy-in for innovative ideas.

Do you face these challenges?

  • Are your students struggling to find the jobs they want?
  • Is your curriculum keeping pace with rapid technology changes?
  • Does your program balance real-world skills with academic theory?
  • Is it challenging to gain internal buy-in for innovative ideas?

We understand that every institution is unique. Let’s connect to explore solutions that deliver high impact with minimal effort.

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