CISA – Certified Information Systems Auditor

What is CISA?

The CISA® (Certified Information Systems Auditor®) is a professional qualification offered by ISACA® (Information Systems Audit and Control Association). It is intended for people who want to specialise in the auditing, control and security of information systems.

The CISA qualification is a globally recognised measure of proficiency in information systems audit and control practices and principles — prepare with our expert-led CISA training.

CISA explained

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“Sean's delivery was fantastic and engaging […] his knowledge of the subject was fantastic and has very relatable case studies or stories to refer to. Would recommend the course for the trainer alone.”

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Pass first time with our eight-point plan

Follow these recommended steps, including an IT Governance CISA training course at which you will be given detailed strategies and techniques for passing the exam.

1. Check the criteria:

   Check that you have the relevant five years of work experience to qualify for full certification if you pass the exam. If you don’t have this, will you gain the experience within the next five years?

2. Set a target date:

   Set a target date for the exam, leaving at least eight weeks to study on your own, take a training course and revise thoroughly.

3. Book your training and exam:

   Purchase your training course and exam from us. We will ensure you have all the study materials you need and can advise if you need extra support in a particular area. It’s an exam preparation course, so be sure not to leave too long between taking the training and sitting the exam: we recommend two to four weeks for final revision.

4. Book your exam date:

   Register and schedule your exam with ISACA. Then purchase your CISA exam voucher or bundle training + exam voucher. We recommend booking the training, reading some of the material and then deciding on your exam date, working around holidays and key events in your diary.

5. Prepare to win:

   Plan your study programme before the course. Then outline your revision programme to take you from the training course up to the date of the exam. You will get extra help with this on the training course. Make sure you cover all five knowledge domains.

6. Follow through consistently:

   Stick to your study plan before and after the training course. Committing to a short period of study in a regular rhythm will establish good habits and you will gain confidence by keeping your promise. Get private coaching and mentoring from an instructor if you want extra help or advice. You can purchase mentoring by the hour.

7. Go all in with the training:

   Give the training course your full attention. Turn off phones, avoid checking emails and get the most out of your time with the instructors.

8. Adopt winning strategies

   Follow the tips and techniques for exam success that you learn on the training course as you revise, and during the exam.

Join the CISA training course and put this plan into action