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ISACA awarded certifications are globally accepted with the CISA, CISM and CGEIT qualifications already recognised as the ‘must have’ requirements for a career in information security, audit and IT governance management. With over 90,000 qualified professionals worldwide, ISCA certification demonstrates proven experience and is the key to a higher earning potential in the future.

The Early Exam Registration deadline of the 9th February is fast approaching and it is time to plan and book the resources you need to ensure that you prepare to pass the examination at the first attempt in June.

	The IT Governance ISACA Examination Preparation Courses include the following: CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Training Course (17-20 May) CISM – Certified Information Security Manager Training Course (24-27 May) CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) Training (23-26 May) Why choose IT Governance to help you pass CISA, CISM or CGEIT?

• We are dedicated to Governance, Risk and Compliance consultancy and training services
• Our trainers are also our consultants and are all ISACA qualified
• We believe interactive classroom training to be the most effective method of training
• We summarise the key content and highlight its relevance with practical examples
• We help you prepare for the examination with practice questions and advice

As preparation is the essential ingredient to passing the ISACA examinations, we strongly recommend that all delegates purchase the ISACA Exam and Study Guides prior to taking the relevant course. IT Governance is the exclusive approved reseller of ISACA publications in the UK and all titles are available from our dedicated ISACA Certification Bookstore.

Ensure that you pass the CISA, CISM or CGEIT examination first time …

Book your IT Governance ISACA Examination Preparation Courses now:

• CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor Training Course (17-20 May)
• CISM – Certified Information Security Manager Training Course (24-27 May)
• CGEIT – Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) Training (23-26 May)

PS. If you are new to ISACA certification and not quite ready to take the examinations, please email us or call our Customer Service team on 0845 070 1750, who will be delighted to fully explain the study programme and provide you with suitable training options for the future.

If you have the ITILv3 Foundation certificate and are looking to progress your career, the ITIL Intermediate qualification is the next logical step. The qualifications are organised around two streams, which are:

1. Lifecycle Stream – this is organised around the five core ITIL publications in the ITIL Lifecycle Publication Suite. It allows individuals to gain knowledge within the ITIL
   Service Lifecycle.
2. Capability Stream – the Capability stream is built around four practitioner-based clusters. Each of which allows individuals to gain knowledge around specific processes and roles. Upon completing the relevant Capability stream course, you will receive 4 credits toward your ITIL Expert certification.

Before you take the exam’s you will need to prepare yourself. The ITIL Intermediate Capability Stream Suite includes one copy of each of the Capability stream handbooks, the essential study resources for anyone taking the Capability stream exams.

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The new Unofficial ITIL v3 Foundations Course in a Book is continuing to expand its impact on students around the world and has been selected by leading institutions as a basis for their courses.

While the focus of the book primarily on providing the information required to pass the ITIL v3 Foundation exam, this book goes beyond these basics. It provides a real understanding of ITIL to further your knowledge and abilities as a valuable part of IT/business alignment.
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This book provides you with an introduction to the ITILv3 approach to IT services without the expense of a formal classroom course. Order this ITIL^®v3 ‘course in a book’, and save money!

Buy Today!

Foundations of IT Service Management – The Unofficial ITIL v3 Foundations Course in a Book While the focus of the book primarily on providing the information required to pass the ITIL v3 Foundation exam, this book goes beyond these basics. It provides a real understanding of ITIL to further your knowledge and abilities as a valuable part of IT/Business alignment. Using a case-study approach, real issues are discussed that represent challenges experienced in almost every IT organization. This book is supported with access to online sample exams that are constantly updated as new material becomes available.

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CISA & CISM are top qualifications for career minded Information Security Professionals.

Secure your career and your company with a December 2010 CISA or CISM Certificate – but act now: exam registration closes soon!

The bi-annual Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA^®) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM^®) Exams will take place on 11th December and it’s looking likely that exam spaces may sell out fast. With austerity creating a challenging business environment, you could be competing for work with more people than ever, employers will base their recruitment decisions on qualifications as well as experience. This will lead to a massive influx of candidates wanting to take the December 2010 Exams.

Three steps to guarantee you sit and pass the exam

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Buy this officially accredited ITILv3^® Foundation Computer Based Training Course before the end of July 2010 and get a free ITIL Foundation Exam Primer!

ITIL Foundation Computer Based Training Course (ITIL Version 3, CD-ROM Based, Including Exam) This ITIL Foundation computer-based training course is ideal for individuals that wish to study for the ITIL version 3 Foundation qualification. This multimedia course allows a student to study in their own time and at their own pace, providing a very flexible form of learning.

Why should I use this course?

• This course offers a low cost alternative to a classroom-based training course. Often savings are in the region of over 50% in real terms compared to a classroom training course.
• Also, this course offers a flexible route to study for your ITIL version 3 Foundation exam in your own time and at your own pace. You can learn what you want when you want. If there is one part of the course you don’t understand simply repeat it until you do.
• The ITIL Version 3 Foundation course combines voiceovers, with animation, and interactive exercises, providing a rich multimedia experience.

When you purchase this distance learning pack before the end of July 2010, you will get a free ITIL Foundation Exam Primer, which provides practice questions that will aid your learning process, enabling you to learn from your mistakes, rather than on the day of the exam. It also Provides a mock exam under exam conditions, providing you with the experience of sitting the exam for real.

Pass the ITILv3 Foundation Exam. Buy this package today >>

The next round of exams for CISA, CISM & CGEIT will be held in December and while this may seem like a long time away, now is the time to purchase the study materials that will ensure you pass, first time!

We have bundled the official study guides into exam passports so you need only make one purchase:

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Get Ahead – Buy your personal copy of the CISSP CBK Today!

CISSP certification has become a pre-requisite for anyone looking to make a career in information security and certification provides professionals with an objective measure of competence and a globally recognised standard of achievement.

As an information security professional you should either have the CISSP certificate, be working towards it or you will be thinking about doing it in the near future.

The issue isn’t your current qualification status, it’s how current your knowledge is, in relation to the the latest development in this ever-changing field. Purchase a copy of the Official (ISC)2 Guide to the CISSP CBK, Second Edition, it will bring you bang up to date and keep you ahead of the game.
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The ITIL Complete Certification Kit helps individuals to achieve ITILv3 Foundation certification and to prepare them for the intermediate exam as cost effectively as possible.

The complete ITILv3 certification kit includes online training which will not only show you the concepts of ITIL v3.0, but also enabled you to pass the ITIL v3.0 certification exam in a short period of time.
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The long-awaited official ITIL® Foundation Exam Guide – Second Edition is now available through our website.

This, the only official study guide for the new ITILv3 Foundation Exam, is an essential tool for anyone taking this exam. It is endorsed by APM Group, the official ITIL accreditor. This guide has now been updated to take into account the latest revision to the ITIL Foundation 2009 syllabus.

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