Course Catalog
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Preparation Course
Code: CISA
Duration: 4 Day
$2895 USD

OVERVIEW

CISA is the globally recognized gold standard for IS audit, control, and assurance, in demand and valued by leading global brands. It’s often a mandatory qualification for employment as an IT auditor. CISA holders have validated ability to apply a risk-based approach to planning, executing and reporting on audit engagements. This CISA training course provides you with in-depth coverage of the five CISA domains that are covered on the CISA exam. These domains include auditing information systems; IT governance and management of IT; information systems acquisition, development, and implementation; information systems operations and business resilience; and protection of information assets.

DELIVERY FORMAT

This course is available in the following formats:

Virtual Classroom

Duration: 4 Day

CLASS SCHEDULE

Delivery Format: Virtual Classroom
Date: Dec 07 2026 - Dec 10 2026 | 08:00 - 16:30 EST
Location: Online
Course Length: 4 Day

$ 2895

GOALS
  • Prepare for and pass the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Exam
  • Develop and implement a risk-based IT audit strategy in compliance with IT audit standards
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of an IT governance structure
  • Ensure that the IT organizational structure and human resources (personnel) management support the organization’s strategies and objectives
  • Review the information security policies, standards, and procedures for completeness and alignment with generally accepted practices
OUTLINE


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Domain 1 - Information System Auditing Process

Topics:

  • IS Audit Standards, Guidelines, Functions, and Codes of Ethics
  • Types of Audits, Assessments, and Reviews
  • Risk-based Audit Planning
  • Types of Controls and Considerations
  • Audit Project Management
  • Audit Testing and Sampling Methodology
  • Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
  • Audit Data Analytics
  • Reporting and Communication Techniques
  • Quality Assurance and Improvement of Audit Process

Domain 2 – Governance and Management of IT

Topics

  • Laws, Regulations, and Industry Standards
  • Organizational Structure, IT Governance, and IT Strategy
  • IT Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines
  • Enterprise Architecture and Considerations
  • Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
  • Privacy Program and Principles
  • Data Governance and Classification
  • IT Resource Management
  • IT Vendor Management
  • IT Performance Monitoring and Reporting
  • Quality Assurance and Quality Management of IT

Domain 3 – Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

Topics:

  • Project Governance and Management
  • Business Case and Feasibility Analysis
  • System Development Methodologies
  • Control Identification and Design
  • System Readiness and Implementation Testing
  • Implementation Configuration and Release Management
  • System Migration, Infrastructure Deployment, and Data Conversion
  • Postimplementation Review

Domain 4 – Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience

Topics:

  • IT Components
  • IT Asset Management
  • Job Scheduling and Production Process Automation
  • System Interfaces • End-user Computing and Shadow IT
  • Systems Availability and Capacity Management
  • Problem and Incident Management
  • IT Change, Configuration, and Patch Management
  • Operational Log Management
  • IT Service Level Management
  • Database Management
  • Business Impact Analysis
  • System and Operational Resilience
  • Data Backup, Storage, and Restoration
  • Business Continuity Plan
  • Disaster Recovery Plans

Domain 5 – Protection of Information Assets

Topics:

  • Information Asset Security Policies, Frameworks, Standards, and Guidelines
  • Physical and Environmental Controls
  • Identity and Access Management
  • Network and End-Point Security
  • Data Loss Prevention
  • Data Encryption
  • Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Cloud and Virtualized Environments
  • Mobile, Wireless, and Internet-of-Things Devices
  • Security Awareness Training and Programs
  • Information System Attack Methods and Techniques
  • Security Testing Tools and Techniques
  • Security Monitoring Logs, Tools, and Techniques
  • Security Incident Response Management • Evidence Collection and Forensics
LABS


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WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Early to mid-career professionals looking to gain recognition and enhanced credibility in interactions with internal and external stakeholders, regulators, and customers.

Job roles include:

  • IT Audit Directors/Managers/Consultants
  • IT and Internal Auditors
  • Compliance/Risk/Privacy Directors
  • IT Directors/Managers/Consultants
PREREQUISITES

IT professionals must have 2+ years or more of IS audit, control, assurance and security experience.