Future-Ready Credentialing: Innovation, AI, and the ISACA Strategy with Kim Cohen

In this episode of Tried and Tested, host Isabelle Gonthier welcomes Kim Cohen, Vice President of Credentialing at ISACA, for a deep dive into the future of certification in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Kim shares her remarkable 30-year journey in the industry and how saying "yes" to opportunity shaped her career. The conversation centers on ISACA’s groundbreaking innovations, including their newly launched Advanced AI Audit certification, and how the organization is reimagining credentialing through specialization, stackable pathways, and performance-based assessment. Kim and Isabelle explore the balance between innovation and psychometric rigor, how ISACA ensures global relevance through localization, and the critical role of partnerships and community engagement in scaling new programs. Tune in to hear how ISACA is building future proof credentials and empowering lifelong learners to stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're a credentialing professional, testing expert, or simply passionate about education and technology, this episode is packed with insights to inspire your own innovation journey.