IT Auditing

5 daysClassroom

14Upcoming dates

14Cities

£2,250Fees from

Course overview

Why Attend
Information Technology is at the heart of modern business operations, making effective IT auditing essential for managing risks, ensuring compliance, safeguarding information assets, and supporting organizational objectives. This course provides participants with practical knowledge and techniques to plan, execute, and report on IT audits while evaluating controls, identifying risks, and delivering value-added recommendations.

Course Methodology
The course combines presentations, practical workshops, case studies, audit simulations, hands-on exercises, group discussions, and real-world IT audit scenarios to strengthen practical auditing capabilities.

Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Understand the principles and objectives of IT auditing
Apply IT governance and risk management concepts within audit engagements
Assess IT risks and evaluate technology controls effectively
Conduct IT audits using structured methodologies and standards
Gather, analyze, and document audit evidence professionally
Develop impactful audit reports and recommendations
Support continuous improvement and technology governance initiatives

Target Audience

Internal and external auditors
IT auditors
Risk management professionals
Information security professionals
Compliance officers
IT managers and supervisors
Professionals involved in governance, risk, and control activities

Target Competencies

IT auditing
IT risk assessment
Control evaluation and testing
Audit planning and execution
Governance and compliance
Information security awareness
Audit reporting
Analytical thinking

Course outline

Day 1: Foundations of IT Auditing

Understanding the role of IT auditing in governance, risk management, and organizational assurance
Exploring key concepts, terminology, and principles of IT auditing
Reviewing leading IT governance and control frameworks used in audit activities
Understanding the relationship between IT governance, security, and risk management
Defining audit scope, objectives, and engagement requirements
Developing risk-based IT audit plans and audit programs
Practical workshop: Creating an IT audit planning framework

Day 2: IT Risk Assessment and Control Evaluation

Understanding risk management principles within technology environments
Identifying and evaluating IT-related risks and vulnerabilities
Assessing general IT controls and application-level controls
Reviewing access management, change management, and operational controls
Applying testing methodologies to evaluate control effectiveness
Understanding control deficiencies and risk implications
Practical case study on IT risk assessment and control evaluation

Day 3: Conducting IT Audits and Gathering Evidence

Applying audit techniques for collecting and analyzing technology-related information
Conducting interviews, observations, and walkthroughs effectively
Documenting audit evidence and maintaining professional work papers
Evaluating evidence quality, reliability, and relevance
Utilizing data analysis techniques to support audit objectives
Performing control testing and validation activities
Practical workshop: Executing IT control testing procedures

Day 4: Reporting and Communicating Audit Results

Structuring professional and effective IT audit reports
Communicating audit findings clearly and objectively
Developing practical recommendations that support improvement initiatives
Understanding report quality assurance and review processes
Presenting audit conclusions to management and stakeholders effectively
Managing stakeholder expectations during the reporting process
Group exercise: Developing and presenting an IT audit report

Day 5: Continuous Auditing and Emerging Trends

Following up on audit findings and monitoring corrective actions
Understanding continuous auditing and continuous monitoring approaches
Leveraging automation and analytics within modern IT auditing practices
Exploring the impact of artificial intelligence on audit processes
Understanding professional ethics and auditor responsibilities
Developing personal and organizational improvement plans for IT audit excellence
Final presentations, lessons learned, and course evaluation

Dates and fees

Dates	City	Fee
16 - 20 Nov 2026	Barcelona, Spain	£3,850
21 - 25 Dec 2026	Dubai, United Arab Emirates	£5,250
18 - 22 Jan 2027	Cape Town, South Africa	£4,500
15 - 19 Feb 2027	Amsterdam, Netherlands	£4,250
15 - 19 Mar 2027	London, United Kingdom	£4,200
19 - 23 Apr 2027	Istanbul, Turkey	£2,850
17 - 21 May 2027	Munich, Germany	£4,250
21 - 25 Jun 2027	Paris, France	£4,500
19 - 23 Jul 2027	Frankfurt, Germany	£3,250
16 - 20 Aug 2027	Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	£2,250
20 - 24 Sep 2027	Rome, Italy	£4,250
18 - 22 Oct 2027	Vienna, Austria	£4,250
15 - 19 Nov 2027	Geneva, Switzerland	£5,250
20 - 24 Dec 2027	Madrid, Spain	£4,250

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