Overview
Who Should Attend
IT Auditors who want to enhance their expertise
Compliance Analysts/Program Managers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of audit and control information systems
Risk Analysts/Program Managers seeking the CISA certification.
Data Protection Manager and IT Consultants who want to stay up to date with the latest auditing techniques
Security Officers/ Security Managers who manage their organisations’ digital assets
What's In It For Me
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor – is world-renowned as the standard of achievement for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organization’s information technology and business systems
As a part of the course, learners will receive this courseware:
Official Digital CISA review manual (12 months access)
Digital QAE <questions, answers, enquiries> (12 months access)
Course Overview
The 5-day ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) course equips participants with essential knowledge and skills for excelling in information systems auditing.
The CISA certification validates expertise in auditing, assurance, control, security, cybersecurity, and governance.
Participants will receive the official digital CISA review manual and digital QAE for 12 months.
This course prepares participants to sit for the CISA exam and apply for certification within five years of passing.
Detailed information on certification requirements can be found at the https://www.isaca.org/credentialing/cisa/get-cisa-certified.
Looking at the job market, organizations are increasingly seeking individuals with the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification to fill roles in IT auditing, compliance, and security management.
This Certified Information Systems Auditor certification not only validates your expertise but also significantly enhances your job prospects.
Course Description & Learning Outcomes
Course Objectives
Comprehensive Understanding: Gain a thorough understanding of information systems auditing principles, practices, and techniques, providing a solid foundation for conducting effective audits.
Governance and Management Mastery: Acquire expertise in IT governance and management, covering frameworks, strategic development, and organizational structures to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Systems Lifecycle Competence: Develop competence in information systems acquisition, development, and implementation, including project management, quality assurance, and security controls within the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Operations and Resilience Expertise: Explore information systems operations, IT service management, incident response, and business resilience, ensuring the ability to maintain business continuity and respond effectively to disruptions.
Information Assets Protection: Focus on the protection of information assets through the mastery of physical and environmental security, logical access controls, and strategies for safeguarding sensitive data.
Skills that Participants will Gain from this Course:
Gain knowledge of computer forensics in today’s world
Gain a basic understanding and in-depth knowledge of computer forensics investigation process
Understand hard disks and file systems
Understand data acquisition and duplication
Gain knowledge on defeating anti-forensics techniques
Perform Windows, Linux, and Mac forensics
Gain experience and extensive knowledge of network forensics and investigating web attacks
Gain knowledge of administering Dark Web, database, cloud, malware, mobile, and IoT forensics
Investigate email crimes
Course Outline
Domain 1: Information System Auditing Process (21 percent)
Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT (17 percent)
Domain 3: Information Systems, Acquisition, Development and Implementation (12 percent)
Domain 4: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (23 percent)
Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets (27 percent)
Understand ISACA CISA Examination requirements and process
Certificate Obtained and Conferred by:
Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub
Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from NTUC LearningHub.
Statement of Attainment (SOA) from SkillsFuture Singapore
After passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a SOA from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the following Competency Standard(s):
ICT-SNA-3001-1.1 Audit and Compliance
External Certification
The participant will be able to attempt the CISA® Certification exam after attending this course. 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. Addressing innovations like AI and blockchain, CISA ensures that IT audit professionals stay current on the latest technology trends and advancements.
ISACA CISA® Certification Exam Fee
The course fee does not include the CISA® Certification exam fee for trainees who attend and complete the CISA - ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (SF) course with NTUC LearningHub.
*Please note that it is not mandatory for participants attending the “CISA - ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor (SF)” course to pay for the official certification exam before the commencement of the class.
Recommended Prerequisites
Pre-requisites:
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Below are the requirements for a CISA certification in Singapore. If you are taking the course just for knowledge it is not mandatory to possess the following requirements:
5-years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work.
Waivers of up to 3 years can apply with appropriate university experience and training.
Recommended for Students or early career candidates: ITCA
Experience in information security management is mandatory
Minimum of five years of information security work experience, with a minimum of three years of information security management work experience in three or more of the job practice areas
Experience in general information security optional
Appropriate managerial skills with knowledge of relevant tools and techniques
Proficiency in the English language equivalent to the GCE O Level is expected
Pre-course instructions
Hardware & Software:
This course will be conducted as a Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom platform.
Participants must own a Zoom account and have a laptop or a desktop with “Zoom Client for Meetings” installed. Download from https://zoom.us/download
Must-have:
Please ensure that your computer or laptop meets the following requirements.
Operating system: Windows 10 or MacOS (64 bit or above)
Processor/CPU: 1.8 GHz, 2-core Intel Core i3 or higher
Minimum 20 GB hard disk space
Minimum 8 GB RAM
Webcam (camera must be turned on for the duration of the class)
Microphone
Internet Connection: Wired or Wireless broadband
Latest version of Zoom software to be installed on computer or laptop prior to the class.
Good-to-have:
Wired internet connection Wired internet will provide you with a stable and reliable connection.
Dual monitors Using a dual monitor setup will undoubtedly improve your training experience, enabling you to simultaneously participate in hands-on exercises and maintain engagement with your instructor.
Not recommended:
Using tablets is not recommended due to their smaller screen size, which could cause eye strain and discomfort over the course of the program's duration.
Schedule
End Date: 31 Dec 2026, Thursday
Weekdays, Weekends
Location: NTUC Trade Union House, 189556 and OnlinePricing
Course fees: SGD 2500 before GST and subsidies
Skills Covered
PROFICIENCY LEVEL GUIDE
Beginner: Introduce the subject matter without the need to have any prerequisites.
Proficient: Requires learners to have prior knowledge of the subject.
Expert: Involves advanced and more complex understanding of the subject.
- Cybersecurity (Proficiency level: Expert)
