Topics covered in this Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Course

Module 1: The Process of Auditing Information Systems

• IS Audit Strategy
• ISACA IT Audit and Assurance Standards
• IT Audit and Assurance Guidelines
• IT Audit and Assurance Tools and Techniques
• Risk-based audit planning and audit project management techniques
• Audit quality assurance (QA) systems and frameworks
• Types of audits (e.g., internal, external, financial)

Module 2: IT Governance and Management

• IT strategy
• IT organisational structure
• IT human resources (personnel) management
• IT resource management
• IT management and monitoring of controls
• Organisation’s business continuity plan (BCP)
• Business impact analysis (BIA)

Module 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

• IT supplier selection and contract management processes
• Benefits realisation practices
• Risk management practices
• System development methodologies and tools

Module 4: Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support

• IT service management framework and practices
• Database management practices
• Service management frameworks
• Capacity planning and related monitoring tools
• Change management, configuration management, release management and patch management practices

Module 5: Protection of Information Assets

• Information security and privacy policies
• Information security standards
• Information security procedures
• Generally accepted practices and applicable external requirements
• Techniques for the design, implementation, maintenance, monitoring and reporting of security controls

Assessment

• Once you successfully pass the programme(s), you will be able to download a CMIT Digital Certificate of Completion. This can be accessed via the Progress Reports section located on the top right side of your eLearning platform.
• You may optionally take exams to receive certification. Exam fees are not included in the course price. More information on exams can be found on the CMIT exam page.

Technical Requirements

• Broadband internet connection of at least 10Mbps.
• Browser – we recommend Chrome or Safari for Tablet or Apple Mac; and Firefox or Internet Explorer for PC hardware.
• Operating System – PC (Windows 7 or later), Mac or Android.

Accreditation

• You may optionally take exams to receive professional certification.
• More information can be found on the CMIT Accreditation Details page.