Divergence Academy · ISACA Accredited Training Organization
Everything you need to get your employer to pay for CRISC + CISM + CISA — and everything procurement needs to make it happen.
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For the employee — everything you need to get approval from your manager or L&D lead.
The Governance Judgment Framework (GJF) Accelerator is a two-week immersive program that prepares GRC professionals to earn CRISC, CISM, and CISA simultaneously — while developing the governance judgment those credentials are supposed to represent.
Most ISACA programs teach frameworks. This one trains practitioners to use them under real enterprise conditions: ambiguous evidence, organizational pressure, board-level stakes. The program uses the Cubelet AI governance simulator to build reasoning patterns that hold up in actual audit, risk, and governance work.
| Option | Cost | What’s included |
|---|---|---|
| GJF Accelerator | $8,995 | CRISC + CISM + CISA prep, 3 vouchers, 1-yr membership, simulator, 42 CPE |
| Three separate vendors | ~$10,485 | Prep courses only — no cross-credential integration, no simulator, membership sold separately |
| Self-study (materials only) | ~$1,800 | Review manuals only — 6–12 months, no live instruction, no judgment training |
The GJF Accelerator saves ~$1,490 vs. buying equivalent programs separately — and compresses 6–12 months of self-study into two intentional weeks.
| Credential | Median salary (US) | Premium over non-certified peers |
|---|---|---|
| CRISC | $135,000 | +18–24% |
| CISM | $148,000 | +22–28% |
| CISA | $125,000 | +15–20% |
Source: ISACA State of Cybersecurity report, Robert Half Technology Salary Guide. US median; varies by geography, industry, and experience.
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Re: Training investment request — ISACA GJF Accelerator
I’m requesting approval for the Divergence Academy ISACA Governance Judgment Accelerator, a two-week program that prepares practitioners for CRISC, CISM, and CISA simultaneously.
Why this program: [Describe your current role gap or how these credentials map to your responsibilities.]
Cost: $8,995 total — covering all three credentials, exam vouchers, ISACA membership, and 42 CPE hours. This is $1,490 less than purchasing equivalent programs separately.
Time commitment: 10 business days (two consecutive weeks), virtual, 9 AM – 5 PM CT. I have identified [DATES] as workable and have a plan for coverage during that period.
Outcome for the organization: [Describe the business value.]
Vendor information and procurement paperwork are in Section 2 of this document.
| Role | CRISC | CISM | CISA |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRC Analyst / Manager | ✓ Primary | ✓ Primary | ✓ Supporting |
| Internal Audit Manager | ✓ Supporting | ✓ Supporting | ✓ Primary |
| IT / Cybersecurity Auditor | ✓ Supporting | — | ✓ Primary |
| Risk Manager / CRO track | ✓ Primary | ✓ Supporting | — |
| Compliance Officer | ✓ Supporting | ✓ Primary | ✓ Supporting |
| CISO / Security Program Lead | ✓ Supporting | ✓ Primary | ✓ Supporting |
92% first-attempt pass rate — vs. approximately 60% industry average for self-study candidates. Source: Divergence Academy cohort data, 2023–2025.
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For L&D and procurement — vendor information, payment options, and compliance deliverables.
W-9 (Vendor Tax Form)
A signed W-9 is available on request. Contact hello@divergence.one or call 1-833-348-3743 and reference “GJF Sponsorship Kit.” We return W-9s within one business day.
ACH / Wire Instructions
Bank: [FILL IN — Divergence Academy banking details]
Routing: [FILL IN]
Account: [FILL IN]
Account name: Divergence One, LLC
Contact hello@divergence.one to confirm current wire details before initiating transfer.
PO Intake Form
To initiate a purchase order, email hello@divergence.one with:
· Your organization’s legal name and billing address
· PO number (if pre-assigned)
· Contact name for invoice delivery
· Number of seats
· Preferred cohort month
We return a countersigned enrollment agreement and invoice within two business days.
CPE Deliverables — What Your Employee Receives
Upon program completion, the employee receives:
· ISACA-recognized certificate of completion (ATP-issued)
· CPE hours logged: up to 42, categorized by ISACA domain
· CPE documentation for your internal compliance team or annual CPE audit
· Three ISACA exam vouchers (valid 12 months from issue date)
· One-year ISACA membership
· 90-day Cubelet simulator access (post-program reinforcement)
Team Discount Schedule
[FILL IN — confirm current team pricing with Divergence Academy before publishing]
· 3–9 seats: [X]% discount off standard tuition
· 10+ seats: dedicated cohort, custom scheduling available
Contact hello@divergence.one or 1-833-348-3743 for a team quote.
VA / VR&E Benefits
Veterans and active-duty servicemembers may be eligible to use VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E / Chapter 31) benefits for tuition. Divergence Academy can provide documentation required by your VR&E counselor. Contact us before enrolling to confirm eligibility and initiate the authorization process.
Microsoft Partner Co-Sell Funding
Organizations in the Microsoft Partner Network may be eligible to apply co-sell or MDF (Market Development Funds) toward eligible training investments. Contact your Microsoft Partner Development Manager to confirm eligibility, then contact us for supporting documentation.