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Exam Format

  • Exam Code: ISO/IEC 38500-LGM
  • Certification Level: Lead / Advanced
  • Exam Duration: 120 minutes (2 hours)
  • Passing Score: 70% (industry benchmark followed by accredited bodies)
  • Unscored Content: May include pilot/scenario questions for evaluation improvement

Exam Details

  • Question Types: Multiple-choice, scenario-based, governance case studies
  • Number of Questions: 80–100 questions (varies by certification body)
  • Hands-On Focus:
  1. IT governance framework design
  2. Policy and decision model creation
  3. Performance monitoring
  4. Risk governance
  5. Stakeholder reporting

Exam Policies

  • Offline Proctoring: Available at authorized exam centers
  • Online Proctoring: Available through secure remote proctoring platforms
  • Rescheduling/Cancellation: As per certification provider policy
  • Retake Policy: Retake allowed with new exam fee
 

Certification Validity and Renewal

  • Validity: 3 years
  • Renewal Options:
  1. CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
  2. Evidence of governance leadership experience
  3. Recertification exam (if required)

Exam Fee

  • Exam Fee: $350 – $650 USD (varies by provider & region)
  • Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST applicable
  • Example (India): 18% GST applies

Prerequisites

Candidates should have:
  • Knowledge of IT governance & management frameworks
  • Understanding of ISO/IEC 38500 principles
  • Experience in IT leadership, risk, compliance, or management roles
  • Completion of ISO/IEC 38500 Lead training (recommended/mandatory by most bodies)

Exam Topics

  • ISO/IEC 38500 Principles & Model
  • Governance vs Management
  • IT Strategy Alignment
  • Value Delivery & Benefits Realization
  • Risk Governance & Compliance
  • Resource Optimization
  • Performance Measurement & KPIs
  • Decision-Making Structures
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Continuous Governance Improvement

Intended Audience

  • CIOs & IT Directors
  • IT Governance Managers
  • Risk & Compliance Managers
  • Enterprise Architects
  • Consultants
  • Board Advisory Professionals

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:

  • IT Governance Manager
  • CIO Advisor
  • Digital Governance Lead
  • Risk & Compliance Manager
  • Enterprise IT Strategist

Average Salary:

  • USA: $100,000 – $160,000
  • India: ₹10,00,000 – ₹25,00,000
  • UAE: AED 160,000 – 280,000
  • UK: £65,000 – £110,000

Why It’s Valuable:

  • Board-level IT governance credibility
  • Supports regulatory compliance
  • Aligns IT investments with business strategy
  • Enhances executive decision-making capability

Exam Mode

  • Online Proctored
  • Test Center Based

Exam Booking Link

• Book through accredited certification bodies such as:

  • PECB
  • BSI
  • TÜV
  • IRCA / CQI
  • Exemplar Global

After passing:

  • Download Certificate: Available in candidate portal
  • Digital Badge: Issued by certification body

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