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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

ISACA

Certification

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Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®), world-renowned as the standard of achievement for auditing, monitoring, and assessing IT and business systems, also acknowledges the importance of emerging technologies. Achieving a CISA certification showcases your expertise and asserts your ability to apply a risk-based approach to audit engagements.

Cost

Application Processing Fee: US$50Show moreShow less

Format

Hybrid

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Validate your proficiencies for handling the challenges and responsibilities of a modern IT auditor with a CISA, which focuses on these domains: - Information Systems Auditing Process - Governance and Management of Information Technology - Information Systems Acquisition, Development & Implementation - Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience - Protection of Information Assets Getting ready for the exam Whether you prefer to prep on your own time or with the additional guidance and interaction that comes with live, expert instruction, ISACA has the right test prep solutions for every professional. Choose what works for your schedule and your studying needs. How to become certified Taking and passing the CISA certification exam is just the first step in becoming certified. To become CISA certified, an individual must first meet the following requirements: - Pass the certification exam - Pay the US$50 application processing fee - Submit application to demonstrate experience requirements - Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics - Adhere to the Continuing Professional Education Policy - Compliance with the Information Systems Auditing Standards Candidates have five years from passing the exam to apply for CISA certification.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Plan an audit to determine whether information systems are protected, controlled, and provide value to the organization
  • Conduct audits in accordance with IS audit standards and a risk based IS audit strategy
  • Apply project management methodologies to the audit process
  • Communicate and collect feedback on audit progress, findings, results, and recommendations with stakeholders
  • Conduct post-audit follow up to evaluate whether identified risk has been sufficiently addressed
  • Utilize data analytics tools to enhance audit processes
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Computer Occupations, All Other15-1299.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • System malfunctions — diagnose and resolve routine hardware and software issues with reduced oversight using established diagnostic tools in a mid-size enterprise IT department.
  • User-reported computer problems — analyze patterns across multiple tickets and apply independent judgment to recommend solutions in a corporate support environment.
  • Computer programs and systems — test, maintain, and monitor on a scheduled basis, coordinating minor installation activities across departmental teams.
  • Business process data — use database management system software to develop and run queries that support operational reporting with moderate complexity.
  • Technical findings — communicate clearly in written reports and verbal briefings to non-technical stakeholders in a business technology context.
  • Web platform development software — configure and update internal web applications to support business workflows with limited supervisory review.
  • Critical thinking — apply deductive reasoning to evaluate multiple possible causes of recurring system performance issues in a production environment.
  • Cloud-based management software — administer routine provisioning and de-provisioning of user accounts and resources within established security policies.
  • Integrated production workflows — contribute to computer-assisted analysis of business problems by modeling data scenarios using spreadsheet and database tools.
  • Active learning — self-study emerging software tools and apply acquired knowledge to improve resolution efficiency on assigned support cases.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

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