Through in-depth modules, real-world scenarios, and practice questions, participants gain a solid understanding of auditing principles, risk assessment, and the controls necessary to safeguard valuable information assets. This course is ideal for professionals aspiring to enhance their careers in IT audit, security, or compliance and prepares them thoroughly for the CISA certification exam. It not only focuses on exam preparation but also develops practical skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace, making it highly valuable for IT auditors, security consultants, compliance officers, and risk managers.
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Specialization
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Specialization
Prepare to Earn CISA certification from ISACA. Enhance your career in IT auditing, security, or compliance and prepare for the CISA cert exam.
Instructor: Pearson
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1 month at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
(9 reviews)
Intermediate level
Recommended experience
1 month at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers
What you'll learn
Gain a comprehensive understanding of information systems auditing, including essential audit fundamentals and the execution of effective audits.
Develop expertise in IT governance and management and gain skills to oversee IT systems acquisition, development, and implementation.
Enhance your ability to design resilient information systems and protect valuable information assets, fostering robust business operations.
Overview
Skills you'll gain
- Data Governance
- Auditing
- Risk Mitigation
- Identity and Access Management
- Disaster Recovery
- Information Systems Security
- Audit Planning
- Data Security
- Data Integrity
- Data Validation
- Security Controls
- Risk Management
- Personally Identifiable Information
- Law, Regulation, and Compliance
- Compliance Management
- Information Assurance
- Information Technology
- Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- IT Management
- Business Continuity
What’s included
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Taught in English
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July 2025
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Specialization - 5 course series
What you'll learn
Master the basic concepts and critical importance of auditing.
Understand and apply industry-standard audit functions and standards.
Develop skills in audit project management and data sampling techniques.
Learn to utilize common frameworks used by CISA professionals.
Skills you'll gain
Auditing, Information Assurance, Data Validation, Security Controls, Risk Management Framework, Audit Planning, and Compliance Auditing
What you'll learn
Master the core principles of IT management, including change, vulnerability patch, and vendor management.
Navigate legal and ethical data governance concerns with confidence.
Understand and apply industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Develop the skills necessary for effective enterprise risk management as a CISA auditor.
Skills you'll gain
Law, Regulation, and Compliance, IT Management, Data Ethics, Patch Management, Data Governance, Compliance Management, Regulatory Requirements, Vulnerability Management, Risk Mitigation, Risk Management, Data Storage, Governance, Vendor Management, Data Security, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), and Information Technology
What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of information project management and software development methodologies.
Implement technical controls to manage risk in deploying new technologies.
Apply application controls and data validation techniques to ensure data integrity.
Conduct system testing and post-implementation evaluations to support disaster recovery and business continuity.
Skills you'll gain
Project Management, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery, Risk Mitigation, Data Integrity, System Testing, System Implementation, Security Controls, Technical Management, Software Development Methodologies, Business Continuity, and Data Validation
What you'll learn
Master techniques to build redundancy and ensure system resilience.
Develop skills to audit and align IT solutions with business objectives.
Gain insights into identifying and mitigating network design failures.
Learn to support and sustain business operations during system interruptions.
Skills you'll gain
Auditing
What you'll learn
Master the latest technology concepts for data protection.
Understand and apply security principles, including authentication and access controls.
Implement secure data enclaves and identity management strategies.
Design secure network, IT, and physical security infrastructures.
Skills you'll gain
Authentications, Data Security, Identity and Access Management, Security Controls, Cybersecurity, IT Security Architecture, Safety and Security, Information Systems Security, Encryption, Enterprise Security, Personally Identifiable Information, Data Integrity, Information Assurance, Security Awareness, Network Security, Authorization (Computing), User Accounts, and Infrastructure Security
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Frequently asked questions
This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
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