Divergence Academy · ISACA Accredited Training Organization

Governance Judgment
Accelerator
Sponsorship Kit

Everything you need to get your employer to pay for CRISC + CISM + CISA — and everything procurement needs to make it happen.

Program GJF Accelerator · 2-Week Fly-In
Credentials CRISC · CISM · CISA
Tuition $8,995
CPE Hours Up to 42 · ATP-logged

Section 1 of 2

Make the Case

For the employee — everything you need to get approval from your manager or L&D lead.

What Is the GJF Accelerator?

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.

Return on Investment

Cost comparison

OptionCostWhat’s included
GJF Accelerator$8,995CRISC + CISM + CISA prep, 3 vouchers, 1-yr membership, simulator, 42 CPE
Three separate vendors~$10,485Prep courses only — no cross-credential integration, no simulator, membership sold separately
Self-study (materials only)~$1,800Review 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 salary premium

CredentialMedian 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.

Justification Memo Template

Fill in the bracketed fields and send as an email or attach to an internal L&D request form.

To:  

From:  

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.

Skills-to-Roles Matrix

RoleCRISCCISMCISA
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.

Section 2 of 2

Get It Done

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.