CERTIFIED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDITOR (CISA)
Develop Expertise in IT Audit, Control, and Security to Achieve CISA Certification
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Duration | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 – 09 Apr 2026 | Riyadh, KSA | 5 Days | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) is a globally recognized certification for IT audit, control, and security professionals. It validates the ability to assess and manage enterprise IT systems and ensure compliance with best practices, policies, and regulatory requirements.
This intensive 5-day training equips participants with the knowledge and skills required to perform IT audits, assess risks, and implement controls effectively. The program combines theoretical understanding, practical case studies, and exam-focused preparation to ensure participants are fully prepared for the CISA certification.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the CISA domains and framework for information systems auditing
- Conduct IT audit planning, execution, and reporting
- Evaluate IT governance, risk management, and control processes
- Assess information systems acquisition, development, and implementation
- Review operations, protection of information assets, and incident management
- Prepare for the CISA certification exam with confidence
- Apply audit findings to enhance IT governance and organizational security
Key Benefits of Attending
- Gain globally recognized CISA certification preparation
- Learn best practices in IT auditing, risk assessment, and control
- Improve skills to identify and mitigate IT risks and vulnerabilities
- Enhance IT governance, compliance, and regulatory alignment
- Receive hands-on guidance and exam-focused preparation
- Increase professional credibility and career opportunities in IT audit
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- IT auditors, internal auditors, and audit managers
- IT risk and compliance professionals
- Security and IT governance professionals
- Consultants and professionals preparing for CISA certification
- IT managers and staff involved in auditing, control, and compliance
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Understanding the CISA domains and audit framework
- Skills in IT audit planning, execution, and reporting
- Ability to evaluate IT governance and risk management practices
- Knowledge of information systems acquisition, development, and operations
- Expertise in assessing protection of information assets and security measures
- Confidence to appear for the CISA certification exam
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Strengthened IT governance and compliance frameworks
- Improved IT risk management and control assessment
- Enhanced protection of information assets and operational integrity
- Ability to conduct structured and effective IT audits
- Better alignment of IT operations with business objectives
- Increased organizational resilience against cyber threats and IT failures
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a highly interactive and practical approach:
- Strategy Briefings – Overview of CISA domains, standards, and best practices
- Case Studies – Real-world IT audit scenarios and lessons learned
- Workshops – Hands-on exercises on IT audit planning, risk assessment, and control evaluation
- Peer Exchange – Group discussions on challenges and audit strategies
- Tools – Templates, checklists, and guides for IT audit and risk management
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Introduction to CISA and IT Governance
- Overview of CISA domains and audit framework
- Principles of IT governance, risk management, and compliance
- Workshop: Assessing IT governance practices
Day 2: IT Audit Process and Planning
- Audit planning, risk identification, and control assessment
- Audit evidence collection and documentation
- Workshop: IT audit simulation and planning exercises
Day 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development & Implementation
- Evaluating project management and system development processes
- Review of IT controls in system implementation
- Case study exercises and practical evaluation
Day 4: IT Operations, Protection of Information Assets
- IT operations, service management, and security controls
- Protecting organizational data and infrastructure
- Workshop: Risk assessment and control evaluation
Day 5: Audit Reporting, Review, and Exam Preparation
- Audit reporting, follow-up, and communication strategies
- Exam-focused preparation for CISA certification
- Workshop: Case studies, mock exercises, and review session
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), validating their knowledge and competence in IT audit, control, and security aligned with globally recognized CISA standards.