Course Info

Length: 1 Week

City: Dubai

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Jan-13-2025

    Dubai

  • Mar-10-2025

    Dubai

  • May-12-2025

    Dubai

  • July-14-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-08-2025

    Dubai

  • Nov-10-2025

    Dubai

Dates in Other Venues

  • Dec-30-2024

    London

  • Jan-13-2025

    Singapore

  • Jan-13-2025

    Istanbul

  • Jan-13-2025

    Paris

  • Jan-13-2025

    Barcelona

  • Jan-13-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Jan-13-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Feb-10-2025

    London

  • Apr-14-2025

    Barcelona

  • Apr-14-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Apr-14-2025

    Paris

  • Apr-14-2025

    Istanbul

  • Apr-14-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Apr-14-2025

    Singapore

  • Apr-14-2025

    London

  • June-09-2025

    London

  • July-14-2025

    Istanbul

  • July-14-2025

    Barcelona

  • July-14-2025

    Singapore

  • July-14-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-14-2025

    Amsterdam

  • July-14-2025

    Paris

  • Aug-11-2025

    London

  • Oct-13-2025

    Singapore

  • Oct-13-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Oct-13-2025

    Barcelona

  • Oct-13-2025

    London

  • Oct-13-2025

    Istanbul

  • Oct-13-2025

    Paris

  • Oct-13-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Dec-08-2025

    London

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to IT Auditing

 

  • The Role of IT Auditing in Governance and Risk Management
  • Key Concepts and Terminologies in IT Auditing
  • IT Audit Standards and Frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001)
  • Planning and Scoping an IT Audit
  • Workshop: Developing an IT Audit Plan

IT Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation

 

  • Risk Management Principles in IT Auditing
  • Identifying and Assessing IT Risks
  • Evaluating IT General Controls and Application Controls
  • Control Testing Techniques and Procedures
  • Case Study: Risk Assessment in Action

IT Audit Execution and Evidence Collection

 

  • Audit Tools and Techniques for Data Collection and Analysis
  • Conducting Interviews and Observations
  • Documenting Audit Evidence and Work Papers
  • Ensuring Reliability and Relevance of Audit Evidence
  • Hands-On Lab: Performing Control Testing

Reporting and Communication of Audit Findings

 

  • Structuring an Effective IT Audit Report
  • Communicating Audit Results to Stakeholders
  • Actionable Recommendations and Best Practice Guidance
  • Quality Assurance in IT Audit Reporting
  • Group Exercise: Drafting an Audit Report

Follow-Up and Continuous Improvement in IT Auditing

 

  • Follow-Up on Audit Recommendations and Management's Response
  • Continuous Auditing and Monitoring Techniques
  • The Future of IT Auditing: Automation and AI
  • Professional Ethics and Continuing Education in IT Auditing
  • Final Presentations and Course Evaluation