Exam Format

• Exam Code: ISO-IEC-385
  
• Certification Level: Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager
  
• Exam Duration: 60 minutes
  
• Passing Score: 70% required to pass, 35 correct answers out of 50 questions
  
• Unscored Content: The exam does not publicly state the inclusion of unscored questions. Candidates should treat all questions as scored unless otherwise instructed during the exam.

Exam Details

• Question Types: Multiple choice questions
  
• Number of Questions: 50 multiple-choice questions
  
• Hands-On Questions: The exam does not include hands-on lab tasks. It focuses on ISO/IEC 38500 governance principles, IT governance models, risk management, regulatory compliance, internal controls, project governance, IT audit, decision-making, and governance implementation.

Exam Policies

• Offline Proctoring: Not applicable, as the exam is delivered online through ProctorU in a proctored mode.
  
• Online Proctoring: The exam can be taken online through ProctorU using a webcam and a reliable internet connection.
  
• Waiting Period: The exam voucher includes two attempts. If the candidate does not pass within the two attempts, a new voucher code must be purchased.
  
• Retake Fee: A new exam voucher must be purchased if both included attempts are used unsuccessfully.

Certification Validity and Renewal

• Validity: Lifetime
  
• Renewal Options: The certification is valid for life. However, professionals should stay updated with ISO/IEC 38500 guidance, IT governance frameworks, regulatory compliance expectations, risk management practices, and corporate governance best practices.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: $190 USD for the exam voucher
  
• Taxes: Country-specific VAT or GST may apply. Example: In India, 18% tax applies, making the total $224.20 USD ($190 + $34.20 tax)

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for taking the ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager exam. However, it is recommended to have:

• Basic knowledge of IT governance concepts
  
• Understanding of corporate governance and organizational decision-making
  
• Familiarity with IT risk management and compliance
  
• Awareness of IT audit and internal control frameworks
  
• Knowledge of IT strategy, project governance, and business-IT alignment
  
• Experience in IT management, governance, risk, compliance, auditing, consulting, or senior management roles

Exam Topics

• Foundation: Basic concepts of corporate governance of IT, governance objectives, accountability, performance, conformance, and organizational governance responsibilities
  
• IT Governance: Governance of current and future use of IT, business-IT alignment, IT value delivery, resource optimization, and oversight of IT-enabled business outcomes
  
• Strategy: IT strategy alignment, governance objectives, decision-making structures, technology planning, and support for organizational goals
• Governance and Risk Management: IT risk identification, risk oversight, governance controls, accountability, risk response, and monitoring of technology-related risks
  
• IT Regulatory Compliance: Legal, regulatory, contractual, policy, and compliance obligations related to information technology governance
  
• Information and Continuity Risk: Information risk, technology continuity, resilience, security governance, and protection of business-critical IT services
  
• Internal Control Frameworks: Control structures, assurance practices, performance monitoring, policy enforcement, and management accountability
  
• Project Governance: Governance of IT projects, investment decisions, project oversight, benefit realization, resource allocation, and stakeholder reporting
  
• Components of IT Governance: Governance structures, roles, responsibilities, committees, processes, performance measurement, and continual improvement
  
• ISO/IEC 38500 and Governance Model: Evaluate, Direct, and Monitor model, ISO/IEC 38500 principles, governance responsibilities, and good governance practices

Intended Audience

The ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager certification is ideal for professionals involved in IT governance, corporate governance, risk management, compliance, auditing, and strategic IT decision-making, including roles such as:

• Project Managers supporting IT governance implementation
  
• Consultants preparing organizations for corporate governance of IT
  
• Corporate Governance Auditors
  
• CxOs and Senior Managers responsible for IT governance
  
• Senior Managers responsible for enterprise IT risks
  
• External business or technical specialists
  
• Legal or accounting specialists involved in IT governance

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

• IT Governance Manager, IT Corporate Governance Manager, IT Risk Manager, GRC Manager, IT Compliance Manager, IT Audit Manager, Technology Governance Consultant, IT Strategy Manager, Enterprise IT Governance Specialist, and Corporate Governance Advisor.

 Average Salary:

• Varies by country, experience, and industry. Professionals with ISO/IEC 38500 governance knowledge are valued in IT services, banking, telecom, government, consulting, healthcare, cloud services, manufacturing, and enterprise technology environments.

Why It’s Valuable:

• ISO/IEC 38500 helps organizations govern the current and future use of IT, improve accountability, align technology with business goals, manage risk, support compliance, and strengthen IT-enabled value delivery.

Exam Mode

The exam is proctored and can be taken:

• Online through ProctorU using a webcam and stable internet connection
  
• Anytime and anywhere, subject to exam scheduling availability and proctoring requirements

Exam Booking Link

• Book your ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager Exam via GAQM / ProctorU — Click here (https://gaqm.org/certifications/iso_certifications/isoiec-38500)

Once you pass the exam

• Receive the ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager certificate from GAQM
  
• The premium package includes an E-certificate and digital badge for successful candidates
  
• Log in to your GAQM account
  
• Navigate to your certification or candidate profile section
  
• Download or access your certificate and digital badge

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