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EARNINGS PER SHARE - Schedule of Calculation of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Common Share (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2024
Jan. 31, 2023
Jan. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Net loss $ (11,645) $ (109,951) $ (10,256)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 3,925 4,181 4,634
Net loss attributable to Cognyte Software Ltd. $ (15,570) $ (114,132) $ (14,890)
Ordinary shares outstanding:      
Basic shares (in shares) 70,081 67,924 66,570
Effective of dilutive shares (in shares) 0 0 0
Diluted shares (in shares) 70,081 67,924 66,570
Net loss per share attributable to Cognyte Software Ltd.:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ (0.22) $ (1.68) $ (0.22)
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ (0.22) $ (1.68) $ (0.22)