Who Should Attend?
• Senior management and officials of an organisation who need to understand
the importance of having certified auditors as part of the organisation
• Internal auditors who would like to undertake the certification for greater
demonstration of capability
• IT professionals and managers working with information systems, who need to
understand best practices and standards to ensure security and integrity of these systems
• Learning and development professionals responsible for assessing training
need, candidate readiness and relevant certifications and courses
• Policymakers responsible for ensuring that all possible clauses and
guidelines are included and that these are in accordance with international standards
• Any other professional who would like to know more about the CISA
certification and exam
Course Outline
The CISA training will cover the following topics important to gain complete insight into the CISA certification and
exam and its importance to one’s professional experience:
Module 1 – Overview of CISA
• Definition
• History
• Format
Module 2 – Benefits of CISA to Professionals
• Confirms knowledge and experience
• Quantifies and markets expertise
• Demonstrates capability
• Provides a globally recognised mark of excellence
• Increases credibility and market value
• Gives a competitive edge
• Helps achieve high professional standards
Module 3 – Benefits of CISA to Organisations
• Highly qualified, experienced professionals
• Provision of IT assurance
• Excellent indicators of proficiency in technology controls
• Proven competence in major domains
o Standards and practices
o Organisation and management
o Processes
o Integrity, confidentiality and availability
o Software development, acquisition and maintenance
• Trusted information systems
Module 4 – Job Practice Domains Tested in the Exam
• Process of auditing information systems
• Governance and management of IT
• Information systems’ acquisition, development and implementation
• Protection of information assets
• Information systems’ operation, maintenance and service management
Module 5 – Process of Certification
• Successful completion of CISA exam
• Application for CISA certification
• Adherence to the code of professional ethics
• Adherence to continuing professional education (CPE) programme
• Compliance with information systems auditing standards
Module 6 – Objectives of CPE Programme
• Maintain individual competency
• Provide distinction between qualified and unqualified CISA professionals
• Provide a mechanism for monitoring and maintenance of professionals’
competency
• Aid top management in developing sound information system audit, control
and security functions
Module 7 – Code of Professional Ethics
• Support implementation of and compliance with standards and procedures
• Perform duties diligently, objectively and professionally
• Serve in the interest of stakeholders lawfully
• Maintain privacy and confidentiality of information obtained
• Maintain competency in respective fields
• Inform appropriate parties of results of work
• Support professional education of stakeholders
Module 8 – Best Practices for CISA Professionals
• Be passionate
• Respect people and culture and use soft skills
• Understand clients’ business domain
• Stay updated with technology
• Keep objectives in focus and provide realistic values
• Follow the agreed-upon audit process
• Be innovative
• Create proper reportsreport