Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training Course

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training Course

Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Training Course is a comprehensive 5-day program aimed at preparing professionals for the globally recognized CISA certification, governed by ISACA. This course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to assess, audit, control, and ensure the security of information systems in line with international standards and practices.

With a focus on risk-based auditing, IT governance, and compliance, the training blends theoretical concepts with real-world application to prepare participants for both the CISA exam and field practice. Participants will benefit from focused coverage of all five CISA domains with exam-oriented insights.


Course Duration

5 Days


Target Audience

  • IT auditors and assurance professionals

  • Information security and risk management officers

  • IT consultants and compliance professionals

  • Internal and external auditors

  • Professionals preparing for the CISA certification


Personal Impact

  • Acquire globally recognized audit and assurance knowledge

  • Gain confidence to pass the CISA exam

  • Understand international IS audit standards and best practices

  • Improve analytical skills to assess IT and business systems

  • Enhance credibility and career progression opportunities


Organizational Impact

  • Improved governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) structures

  • Strengthened internal IT audit functions

  • Enhanced ability to manage regulatory compliance

  • Better protection of information assets and assurance of IT services

  • Reduced exposure to security, privacy, and operational risks

 

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand and apply the key principles of IS auditing

  • Demonstrate competence in risk management and control practices

  • Prepare for the ISACA CISA certification exam

  • Evaluate and implement effective governance and control processes

  • Review, test, and assess the performance and integrity of IT systems

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Course Modules

Course Outline


Module 1: Information Systems Auditing Process

  • ISACA auditing standards and guidelines

  • Audit planning, execution, and reporting

  • Risk-based audit strategies

  • Audit evidence and assurance techniques

  • Quality assurance and continuous improvement

  • Case Study: Risk-based audit plan for an ERP implementation


Module 2: Governance and IT Management

  • IT governance structures and processes

  • Strategic alignment and performance management

  • Risk management and compliance frameworks

  • Policies, procedures, and accountability

  • Roles of IT steering committees, audit committees, and management

  • Workshop: Evaluating an organization's IT governance maturity


Module 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

  • Business case development and feasibility studies

  • Project governance, controls, and system development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Change and configuration management

  • System testing and quality assurance

  • Post-implementation reviews

  • Case Study: Audit of a failed system implementation project


Module 4: Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support

  • IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL)

  • Backup and recovery, incident and problem management

  • Capacity, performance, and job scheduling

  • Third-party service provider management and SLAs

  • Business continuity and disaster recovery

  • Exercise: Assessing DR and backup procedures in a financial institution


Module 5: Protection of Information Assets

  • Information security management principles

  • Access controls, encryption, and authentication

  • Physical and environmental controls

  • Security incident response and forensics

  • Privacy, legal, and regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, local laws)

  • Simulation: Auditing a security breach involving data loss

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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