CISA Certification Curriculum

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) credential is globally recognised as the benchmark for professionals in IT auditing, information systems control, and cybersecurity governance. The certification validates a professional's ability to audit, control, monitor, and assess an organisation's information technology and business systems.

At AIA, we design our CISA preparation programme to ensure that candidates develop both exam readiness and real-world audit judgement. The course structure helps learners understand IT governance frameworks, assess system vulnerabilities, evaluate business resilience, and apply audit standards the way they are tested and practised, in the field.
This domain focuses on the standards, guidelines, and ethics that govern IS audit practice. It introduces learners to risk-based audit planning, audit execution techniques, and evidence collection, building the foundation of a structured, professional audit approach.


Sub-topics covered:
  • IS Audit Standards, Guidelines and Codes of Ethics
  • Types of Audits, Assessments and Reviews
  • Risk-Based Audit Planning & Types of Controls
  • Audit Project Management & Sampling Methodology
  • Audit Evidence Collection & Data Analytics
  • Reporting, Communication & Quality Assurance
    • This domain focuses on the standards, guidelines, and ethics that govern IS audit practice. It introduces learners to risk-based audit planning, audit execution techniques, and evidence collection, building the foundation of a structured, professional audit approach.


    Sub-topics covered:
  • IS Audit Standards, Guidelines and Codes of Ethics
  • Types of Audits, Assessments and Reviews
  • Risk-Based Audit Planning & Types of Controls
  • Audit Project Management & Sampling Methodology
  • Audit Evidence Collection & Data Analytics
  • Reporting, Communication & Quality Assurance