After this course you can plan a risk-based IT audit, test controls, evaluate evidence and report results in a way that leads to action. You will know the five domains of the CISA exam, from governance to the protection of information. The course suits you if you work in internal audit, compliance or an IT role that regularly deals with audits. It also gives a clear framework if you are looking to move into IT audit.
What you’ll take away.
- Plan and carry out risk-based IT audits
- Audit IT governance and IT management for effectiveness
- Assess the acquisition, development and implementation of systems
- Evaluate operations, resilience and the protection of information
Your training in detail
- Who is it for?
- IT auditors, compliance specialists and IT leads who audit IT controls or support audits.
- Prerequisites
- A basic understanding of IT operations and controls, ideally with some audit experience. For certification you must prove your work experience in an application to ISACA.
- Format & planning
- Standard length: 5 training days. A different length can be arranged for companies.
Agenda: from understanding to application
Our independently developed agenda proposal. Focus areas, lab environment and scope are agreed before booking.
The information systems auditing process
Governance and management of IT
Acquisition, development and implementation
IT operations and business resilience
Protection of information assets
Question technique and exam revision
You plan an audit of a fictional IT process, evaluate the evidence and write up findings with clear recommendations.
Exams, licences & credentials
This course prepares you for the ISACA CISA exam. The exam and its fees are included only if your offer confirms them. The certificate is issued by ISACA, not NextNowa. This is not an official ISACA course. Certification also requires an application to ISACA with evidence of your work experience.
Vendor references & review date
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Your learning content
These objectives describe the training topic. The specific syllabus, dates and trainer are agreed before booking; the written offer is binding.
Frequently asked questions
How is the CISA exam delivered?
ISACA delivers it by computer at PSI test centres or with remote proctoring. You can book appointments up to 90 days ahead.
What else does certification involve besides the exam?
You submit an application with evidence of experience, follow the ISACA code of ethics and meet its continuing education rules.
Does Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA): auditing IT systems include a certificate?
This course prepares you for the ISACA CISA exam. The exam and its fees are included only if your offer confirms them. The certificate is issued by ISACA, not NextNowa. This is not an official ISACA course. Certification also requires an application to ISACA with evidence of your work experience.