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IT Audit Fundamentals - Self-paced

  • Length 365 days access
  • Price  NZD 1320 exc GST
  • Inclusions Exam voucher
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Why study this course

ISACA’s IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate and online course provides knowledge and performance-based learning that empowers early professionals or those wishing to move into an IT career gain insights into the principles of audit.

The certificate also serves as a valuable early pathway toward earning ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA®). The course provides hybrid learning comprised of practice and knowledge-based learning, enabling users to build a foundation of knowledge and skills to be a successful IT auditor.

The IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate fills an educational gap, with learnings that include how to prepare an audit, the IT environment and components, and emerging technologies and helps your enterprise address the increasing need for audit professionals throughout an organisation.

This course has a seat time of approximately 10 hours and is accessed via the Learning Access tab of your MyISACA dashboard.

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What you’ll learn

After completing this self-paced course, participants will be familiar with:

  • The Audit Function

  • Controls, Risk, and Audit

  • Performing an Audit

  • IT Environment and Components

  • Specific Audit Subjects

  • Emerging Technologies


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ISACA at Lumify Work

ISACA provides practical guidance, benchmarks and other effective tools for all enterprises that use information systems. Through its comprehensive guidance and services, ISACA defines the roles of information systems governance, security, audit and assurance professionals worldwide.

Lumify Work is an Accredited Elite Partner of ISACA.


Who is the course for?

  • Individuals seeking to pursue a career in IT audit

  • Individuals seeking to increase their knowledge and skills in their current IT-related position

  • Students, recent graduates, or those looking to transition into an IT audit career

  • Candidates looking to earn the IT Audit Fundamentals Certificate


Course subjects

Domain 1: The Audit Function

  • Audit Purpose, Roles, and Responsibilities

  • Organisational Independence and Internal Enterprise Relationships

  • External Relationships

Domain 2: Controls, Risk, and Audit

  • Internal Controls and Control Objectives

  • Control and Risk Related Frameworks, Standards, and Guidance

  • Audit Approaches

Domain 3: Performing an Audit

  • Audit Process and Expectations

  • Types of Audits

  • Specialised Assessments, Tests, and Services

  • Audit Planning

  • Audit Fieldwork

  • Audit Evidence

  • Audit Reporting and Remediation

Domain 4: IT Environment and Components

Part A: Enterprise Infrastructure and Components

  • Traditional IT Infrastructure

  • Cloud Computing

  • Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Part B: IT General Controls

  • Logical Access Controls

  • Data Backup, Storage, and Recovery Controls

  • Application Controls

Domain 5: Specific Audit Subjects

  • Network Perimeter Security

  • Operating Systems

  • Web Applications

  • Privacy

  • Mobile Computing

Domain 6: Newer Technologies

  • Cybersecurity

  • Data Analytics

  • Internet of Things (IoT)

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Blockchain


Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for taking this course or the exam.


Industry Association Recognition

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points to assist in maintaining your ISACA certification. Learners will earn 12 CPEs on completion.


Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.


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