Volunteer course reviewers represent the intended audience for upcoming ISC2 learning experiences. By completing assigned pre-launch courses and providing substantive feedback, reviewers help ISC2 identify opportunities to improve course quality, usability, engagement, relevance, and the overall learner experience before launch.
ISC2 membership is not required. Volunteers are selected to represent the target audience of potential learners for each course, both members and non-members alike.
No specific reviewer training, certification, or prior course-review experience is required. Volunteers should, however, align with the intended audience for the assigned course and be able to complete the course and provide clear, thoughtful feedback within the established timeline.
No formal reviewer training is required. ISC2 will provide course access, review instructions, survey links, timelines, and supporting information needed to complete the review assignment.
In general, review periods are about one week; specific review deadlines are provided with each invitation. The estimated time commitments below reflect the time to complete the course. Volunteers should anticipate additional time to review program communications, take notes or capture observations as they progress through the course, complete required review surveys, and, for some course review assignments, participate in feedback activities such as virtual focus groups.
None. Review activities are completed virtually. Instructor-led opportunities may require attendance during scheduled live-online sessions.
Varies by course. Specific review start dates, due dates, and any scheduled session times are provided with each course review invitation.
Depending on the course type, volunteers may be eligible to earn CPE credits or other incentives for successful completion of the course and all required review activities. The availability and number of CPE credits vary by course review assignment and will be communicated in the review invitation.
ISC2 submits volunteer CPEs for active ISC2 members and associates on the reviewer’s behalf.