CISA® – Certified Information Systems Auditor
Assurance, Governance, Risk, and Control of Information Systems
(includes training and materials)
Training Delivery Mode:
- Physical Classroom
- Live Virtual Training
Course Overview
The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®) course is a globally recognised, gold-standard certification for professionals responsible for auditing, controlling, monitoring, and assessing information systems and technology-driven business processes.
Developed by ISACA, the CISA certification validates expertise in IT audit, governance, risk management, systems acquisition, operations, and information asset protection. This course prepares participants to evaluate IT controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and support organisational resilience in increasingly complex digital environments.
The programme is aligned with the CISA Exam Content Outline and equips learners with practical, audit-ready skills applicable across industries including banking, telecoms, consulting, government, healthcare, and technology.
The CISA certification positions professionals as trusted advisors in IT assurance, governance, and risk, making it one of the most valuable credentials in today’s digital and regulatory landscape.
Course Module
- Information Systems Auditing Process
- IS audit standards, guidelines, and ethics
- Audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up
- Risk-based audit approaches
- Governance and Management of IT
- IT governance frameworks
- Strategic alignment of IT and business
- Performance measurement and assurance
- Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
- Project governance and controls
- System development life cycle (SDLC)
- Change management and implementation risks
- Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
- IT service management
- Incident, problem, and continuity management
- Disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Protection of Information Assets
- Information security governance
- Logical and physical security controls
- Data protection, privacy, and access management
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Conduct and manage information systems audits in line with ISACA standards
- Evaluate IT governance structures and management practices
- Assess risks related to systems acquisition, development, and implementation
- Review IT operations, service delivery, and business resilience controls
- Protect information assets through effective security and control measures
- Align IT controls with business objectives and regulatory requirements
- Prepare confidently for the CISA certification examination
Practical and Experiential Learning
This course is practical, audit-focused, and scenario-driven, featuring:
- Real-world IT audit case studies
- Governance and risk assessment exercises
- Control evaluation scenarios
- Exam-aligned practice questions and mock tests
Participants gain hands-on audit thinking and assurance skills, not just exam preparation.
Who This Course Is For
This course is ideal for professionals involved in IT assurance, governance, and risk, including:
- IT Auditors and Senior IT Auditors
- Internal and External Auditors
- Risk, Compliance, and Governance Professionals
- Information Security and Cybersecurity Professionals
- IT Managers and Technology Consultants
- Finance and Audit Professionals transitioning into IT audit
- Professionals preparing for the CISA certification exam
Prior experience in IT, audit, risk, or governance is recommended but not mandatory.
Career Benefits
After completing this course, participants can pursue roles such as:
- Certified Information Systems Auditor
- IT Audit Manager
- IT Risk and Compliance Analyst
- Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Consultant
- Information Security Auditor
- Technology Risk Advisor
Benefits include:
- Globally respected ISACA credential
- High demand across regulated industries
- Strong career mobility and earning potential
- Foundation for advanced certifications (CISM, CRISC, CGEIT)
Tools, Platforms, and Standards Covered
- ISACA CISA Framework
- COBIT® (Governance of Enterprise IT)
- Risk-based audit methodologies
- IT governance and control best practices
- Information security and resilience standards
Certification
Participants will be prepared for:
CISA® – Certified Information Systems Auditor
Awarding Body: ISACA
A Certificate of Completion will also be issued by SCILS Management Centre.