What Does the CGRC Course Cover?
5 intensive days covering the exam objectives with hands-on practice and exam prep built into each day.
Topics Covered
- Security and privacy governance, risk, and compliance
- Authorizing and monitoring systems
Labs & Exam Prep
- Hands-on lab work applying the day’s concepts
- Targeted practice questions and exam review for the day’s objectives
Schedule may vary from class to class.
Topics Covered
- Scope of the information system
Labs & Exam Prep
- Hands-on lab work applying the day’s concepts
- Targeted practice questions and exam review for the day’s objectives
Schedule may vary from class to class.
Topics Covered
- Selecting and approving security controls
Labs & Exam Prep
- Hands-on lab work applying the day’s concepts
- Targeted practice questions and exam review for the day’s objectives
Schedule may vary from class to class.
Topics Covered
- Implementing security controls
Labs & Exam Prep
- Hands-on lab work applying the day’s concepts
- Targeted practice questions and exam review for the day’s objectives
Schedule may vary from class to class.
Topics Covered
- Assessing and auditing controls
Labs & Exam Prep
- Hands-on lab work applying the day’s concepts
- Targeted practice questions and exam review for the day’s objectives
Schedule may vary from class to class.
Reserve Your Seat
Live online and in-person dates. Seats fill quickly — especially government and enterprise team blocks.
New dates are being scheduled. Contact us for the current schedule and to reserve a seat.
Request the ScheduleDon’t see a date that works? Request a custom schedule for your team or agency.
What Guarantees Are Included?
Every boot camp comes with three guarantees because your success is our commitment.
Exam Pass Guarantee
If you don’t pass your CGRC exam on the first attempt, we’ll cover your second attempt. You can also re-sit the boot camp free for up to one year.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Not satisfied after day one? Withdraw and enroll in a different course at no additional cost. We’re that confident in the quality of our instruction.
Post-Class Support
Your relationship with your instructor doesn’t end when the boot camp does. Get continued access to instructor support after class.
Who Should Take the CGRC Boot Camp?
This course is built for professionals pursuing CGRC to validate their skills, meet a job or compliance requirement, or move into a more advanced role. Demand for these skills remains strong across private sector, government, and contractor environments.
- GRC Analysts and those moving into the role
- Compliance Managers and those moving into the role
- Risk Analysts and those moving into the role
- Information Assurance Officers and those moving into the role
- Security Control Assessors and those moving into the role
- Authorizing Officials and those moving into the role
What Are the CGRC Prerequisites?
CGRC requires two years of cumulative paid work experience in one or more of the seven domains. You can pass the exam first and become an Associate of ISC2 while you earn the experience.
What Does the CGRC Exam Cover?
Our boot camp aligns to the CGRC exam blueprint so every topic maps to what is tested.
- Information security risk management programs
- Scope of the information system
- Selection and approval of controls
- Implementation of controls
- Assessment and audit
- System authorization and continuous monitoring
What Is the CGRC Exam Format?
Your enrollment includes an exam voucher. Here is what to expect on exam day.
Training a team of five or more?
Private onsite delivery, custom schedules, and volume pricing. We bring the boot camp to your office or run it dedicated for your team online.
Need a training day package?
DoD 8140 aligned, with flexible day packages for federal, state, and local agencies. Quotes within one business day.
Is a Boot Camp Better Than Self-Study?
Why professionals choose the immersive format over the alternatives.
| Self-Study | Other Providers | Our Boot Camp | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to certification | 3–6 months | 5–7 days | 5 days |
| Live instructor support | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hands-on labs | — | Limited | ✓ |
| Exam voucher included | — | Sometimes | ✓ |
| Exam Pass Guarantee | — | — | ✓ |
| Pass rate (first attempt) | ~67% | ~78% | 94% |
Frequently Asked Questions About CGRC Certification
For the right professional, yes. CGRC (Certified in Governance, Risk and Compliance) is recognized across the industry and routinely appears in job requirements and hiring filters. It signals a verified, standardized baseline of knowledge that hiring managers use to screen candidates, and it typically supports higher compensation and broader career options. Like any certification, the return is strongest when it matches your role and career direction.
With this boot camp you prepare in 5 days of focused, instructor-led training rather than the months self-study usually takes. The accelerated format works because it follows the exam objectives in a structured sequence, includes hands-on labs, and bundles an exam voucher so you can test while the material is fresh.
CGRC requires two years of cumulative paid work experience in one or more of the seven domains. You can pass the exam first and become an Associate of ISC2 while you earn the experience.
Our Exam Pass Guarantee covers your second attempt at no charge, and you can re-sit the boot camp free for up to one year from your enrollment date. The guarantee exists so a single unsuccessful attempt never becomes a financial barrier to getting certified.
CGRC is among the certifications recognized under the DoD 8140 framework for relevant cybersecurity work roles. For government employees, military personnel, and defense contractors who need to satisfy these requirements, it can be a direct path to compliance. Confirm the current work-role mapping against the official DoD 8140 qualification matrix for your specific role.
Yes. Every enrollment includes a voucher covering the full cost of the CGRC certification exam, along with official courseware, practice materials, and hands-on labs. There are no hidden add-ons.
Common roles include grc analyst, compliance manager, risk analyst, information assurance officer, security control assessor, authorizing official, among others. The certification is valuable across private sector, government, and contractor environments, and it often pairs well with more advanced or specialized credentials as you progress.
What Jobs Can You Get with CGRC?
CGRC-credentialed professionals are in demand across private sector, government, and defense organizations.
Compliance Manager
Risk Analyst
Information Assurance Officer
Security Control Assessor
Authorizing Official
Cybersecurity Analyst
Audit Specialist
Cody Davis is the Program Director for the certification courses on this site, where he oversees curriculum design and the overall learning experience. He holds several IT certifications and brings a practitioner's mindset to everything he builds. When he's not helping IT pros level up their careers, he's wrangling three kids and adding to a GI Joe collection that his family pretends not to notice.
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