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| 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 |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | TBA |
| 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.
5 Days
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Customised training available.
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.