How long did you study for the CISA before taking it?

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2months

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Two weeks

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2 months. Read the book and drilled the online question database. Studied at least an hour or two a day.

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60 hours questions only.

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Just read the book.

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I studied over 2 months. Didn’t spend any crazy hours. Just studied the online Q&A database

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One month

I plan on studying for 2 months, or about 60-80 hours

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