• Online, Instructor-Led
  • Classroom
Course Description

The CISA training course is a comprehensive program designed to prepare IT professionals for the CISA certification exam and equip them with the skills needed to excel in information systems auditing, control, and security. This course covers all five domains of the CISA job practice areas, providing in-depth knowledge of IS audit processes, IT governance, systems and infrastructure lifecycle management, IT service delivery and support, and protection of information assets. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical insights into auditing methodologies, risk assessment, and control implementation.

Learning Objectives

1. Information Systems Auditing Process - Understand and apply IS audit standards, guidelines, and best practices - Plan and conduct IS audits to meet organizational objectives - Communicate audit results and make recommendations to key stakeholders 2. IT Governance and Management - Evaluate the effectiveness of IT governance structures and processes - Assess the organization's IT strategies, policies, and practices - Understand the role of IT governance in overall enterprise governance 3. Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation - Evaluate the business case for proposed systems - Assess system development, acquisition, and implementation practices - Review the project management and control processes for IT initiatives 4. Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience - Evaluate IT service management practices and service delivery - Assess the organization's business continuity planning and disaster recovery capabilities - Review information systems operations and maintenance processes 5. Protection of Information Assets - Evaluate the information security policies, standards, and procedures - Assess the effectiveness of logical and physical access controls - Review data classification and protection mechanisms 6. Practical Application and Case Studies - Apply audit techniques to real-world scenarios - Develop skills in risk assessment and control evaluation - Practice writing effective audit reports and recommendations By mastering these learning objectives, participants will be well-prepared to take the CISA certification exam and apply their knowledge in real-world information systems auditing roles.

Framework Connections

The materials within this course focus on the NICE Framework Task, Knowledge, and Skill statements identified within the indicated NICE Framework component(s):

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