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Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®) is world-renowned as the

standard of achievement for those

who audit, control, monitor and assess

an organisation’s IT & business systems.

Online CISA ISACA Training & Certification

Only $1,995 Training + Exam

What is CISA® Certification by ISACA®?

Certified Information Systems Auditor or CISA is world-renowned training & certification for those who audit, control, monitor and assess an organisation’s IT and business systems.

Being CISA-certified showcases your audit experience, skills, and knowledge, and demonstrates you are capable of assessing vulnerabilities, report on compliance and institute controls within the enterprise.

If you are a mid-career professional, CISA can showcase your expertise and assert your ability to apply a risk-based approach to planning, executing and reporting on audit engagements.

70%

Experienced

On-the-Job

Improvement

$149k

Average Salary

of a CISA Certified Person

What You'll Learn with CISA by ISACA

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

ISACA's Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation is a globally recognized certification for IS audit control, assurance and security professionals.

Additionally, this official CISA course is also a tool for those interested in enhancing their IS audit, control, and security skills.

Students who register for this official CISA: Certified Information Systems Auditor training seminar are provided with the following resources and features:

CISA Training from an Authorized ISACA Instructor

ISACA issued CISA Training Courseware / Review Manual

ISACA issued CISA Review Questions, Answers & Explanations

Who Is This CISA
ISACA Course for?

The CISA is essential if you're dealing with controlling, monitoring, and assessing your business' information technology and business systems.

This includes:

IS/IT auditors/consultants

IT compliance managers

Chief Compliance Officers

Chief risk & privacy officers

Security heads/directors

Security managers/architects

CISA ISACA Exam

Duration: 4 hours

Number of questions: 150 multiple choice

Languages: English, Chinese Traditional, Chinese Simplified, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Turkish

Through this CISA ISACA course you will explore:

CISA Domain 1: The Process of Auditing Information Systems

CISA Domain 2: Governance and Management of IT

CISA Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation

CISA Domain 4: Information Systems Operations, Maintenance and Service Management

CISA Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets

Exam practice / preparation

Additionally, you will gain:

An understanding of the format and structure of the CISA certification exam

A knowledge of the various topics and technical areas covered by the exam

Practice with specific strategies, tips and techniques for taking and passing the exam

Opportunities to execute practice questions with debriefs of answers

Prerequisites for CISA by ISACA

Before enrolling in the CISA by ISACA course, you should have at least 5 years of experience in Information Systems Auditing. Ideally, you should also have experience in the CISA Job Practice Areas.

Applying for CISA Certification

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, offered by ISACA, is designed to recognize professionals in information systems (IS) audit, control, and security.

To apply, you must provide evidence of at least five years of professional experience in IS auditing, control, or security.

Experience Substitutions for CISA Certification

For the CISA certification, you can substitute up to three years of the five-year work experience requirement with the following options:

Up to 1 year of information systems experience OR 1 year of non-IS auditing experience can replace 1 year of required experience.

60 to 120 university semester credit hours (equivalent to a 2-year or 4-year degree) can replace 1 or 2 years of experience, respectively, regardless of when they were earned.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a university with an ISACA-sponsored Model Curricula can substitute for 1 year of experience. This cannot be combined with other substitutions to exceed 3 years.

A master’s degree in information security or information technology from an accredited university can substitute for 1 year of experience.

Experience Exception for CISA Certification

If you are a full-time university instructor in a related field (such as computer science, accounting, or information systems auditing), you can substitute 2 years of your teaching experience for 1 year of the required professional experience for the CISA certification.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is the CISA by ISACA course accredited?

Yes, the CISA certification program is accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) under ISO/IEC 17024:2012, General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification Systems of Persons.

2. Can I earn CPE hours from this course?

Yes. By attending the CISA by ISACA course, you can earn up to

38 Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours.

3. Who should take the CISA by ISACA course?

The course is ideal for professionals involved in controlling, monitoring, and assessing information technology and business systems, including IS/IT auditors/consultants, IT compliance managers, Chief Compliance Officers, Chief Risk & Privacy Officers, Security Heads/Directors, and Security Managers/Architects.

4. What is the curriculum for the CISA by ISACA course?

The curriculum covers five domains:

Domain 1: Information Systems Audit Process
Domain 2: IT Governance and Management
Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
Domain 4: Information Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Support
Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets

5. What are the details of the CISA exam?

The CISA exam consists of 150 multiple-choice questions, has a duration of 4 hours, and is offered

in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew,

Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Turkish.

6. What materials and resources are included in the course?

The course includes the ISACA CISA exam, instruction by an ISACA Certified Instructor, the CISA Review Manual, access to the CISA Exam Review Question, Answer, and Explanation (QAE) online Database for 12 months, and the opportunity to earn up to 38 CPE hours.

7. What are the prerequisites for the CISA by ISACA course?

Participants should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in Information Systems Auditing

and ideally some exposure to the CISA Job Practice Areas.

8. Can experience be substituted to meet the CISA certification requirements?

Yes, the following substitutions are allowed for up to three years

of the five-year experience requirement:

1 year of information systems or non-IS auditing experience can replace 1 year of required experience.
60 to 120 university semester credit hours can replace 1 or 2 years of experience.
A bachelor's or master's degree from a university with an ISACA-sponsored Model Curricula can replace 1 year of experience.
A master's degree in information security or information technology can replace 1 year of experience.

9. Is there an experience exception for university instructors?

Yes, full-time university instructors in related fields (e.g., computer science, accounting, information systems auditing) can substitute 2 years of teaching experience for 1 year of the professional experience requirement.

10. Are you an accredited training partner of ISACA?

Yes, MENA Executive Training is an accredited training partner of ISACA.

You can verify this information on ISACA's official website here.

11. How long is the CISA by ISACA course?

The CISA by ISACA course spans 5 days.

12. What are the benefits of taking the course with MENA Executive Training?

MENA Executive Training offers several benefits, including:

Fully Online certification
All-inclusive course fee covering materials and exams
A mix of learning styles for faster comprehension
Recognition as a top IT training provider
Fully live online training worldwide to keep costs to a minimum for customers

13. What training options are available for the CISA by ISACA course?

MENA Executive Training offers fully live online training worldwide

to keep costs to a minimum for customers.

14. What languages and countries do you offer training to?

All our training is online and offered worldwide. We offer training in multiple languages, including Arabic, English, French, German, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Turkish.