ISACA Certified Information Systems Auditor® (CISA®)

Achieve your CISA certification and sit your CISA exam in just 4 days on this accelerated course from Firebrand. Prove your auditing knowledge at an international level with the CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), globally recognised as the gold standard certification for IS audit control, assurance and security professionals.

On this accelerated 4-day CISA course, you’ll get the auditing knowledge and skills you need to identify vulnerabilities, report on compliance and introduce controls within an enterprise.

As Firebrand are ISACA Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) you'll get access to official courseware, exams, and learn from certified instructors. You'll be immersed in this course through Firebrand’s unique Lecture | Lab | Review  methodology, and train in a distraction-free environment.You’ll also go beyond the official curriculum as you gain the knowledge needed to pass your CISA exam.

This accelerated CISA training is ideal for you if you work in IT systems auditing, consultancy or management - particularly if you're in or aspiring to a senior managerial position.

Residential or Online CISA course

Firebrand offers both a classroom-based and CISA online course, including everything you need to get certified in record time:

• Official courseware, labs and practice exams
• CISA certification exam
• Accommodation, meals and snacks (for residential courses)

In this day and age, you get to choose the best one for your needs, and get your certification faster than anywhere else.

Exclusive: Sit your CISA exam on this accelerated course

Firebrand is an ISACA Accredited Training Organisation (ATO). This means you'll have access to official ISACA courseware and will sit your CISA exam during your accelerated course. If you don’t pass your CISA exam first time, don't worry, you'll be covered by your Certification Guarantee.

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

Audience

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

Firebrand is a premier ISACA partner for EMEA and the US. No other partner in these regions trains more students .

• Domain 1: Information Systems Audit Process)
• Domain 2: IT Governance and Management
• Domain 3: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
• Domain 4: Information System Auditing Process
• Domain 5: Protection of Information Assets

As part of your accelerated course, you'll sit the following exam at the Firebrand Training centre, covered by your Certification Guarantee:

CISA 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

On this accelerated course, you'll receive:

• ISACA CISA exam (which you'll sit during your course)
• ISACA Certified Instructor teaching and exam preparation
• CISA Review Manual
• CISA Exam Review Question, Answer and Explanation (QAE) online Database (12-month subscription)
• CPE credits can be earned by attending this course - a maximum of 38 CPE hours are available

CISA or CISSP—Which one should I take?

ISACA CISA and ISC2 CISSP are some of the best-known and most respected certifications in IT.

CISA is primarily focused on information systems auditing, control, and security; it emphasizes the management and governance of information systems and their security. On the other hand, CISSP covers a wide range of topics in information security, including technical aspects, governance, risk management, and compliance.

Secondly, CISA is aimed at professionals involved in auditing, controlling, and securing information systems, such as IT Auditors, Audit Managers, Security Consultants, and Compliance Officers. In contrast, CISSP is suitable for roles such as Security Analysts, Security Managers, IT Directors, and Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), attesting to their expertise in information security management and design.

Finally, in terms of prerequisites, both certifications require at least five years of professional experience in their areas of focus and offer the chance to substitute some requirements with professional qualifications. Ultimately, choosing between CISA and CISSP depends on your career goals, interests, and the specific areas of IT you want to focus on. 

Before attending this accelerated course, you should have a minimum 5 years' exposure in the field of Information Systems Auditing. It would also be ideal if you have had experience in the CISA Job Practice Areas.

Submitting an Application for CISA Certification

The CISA certification is designed to recognise information systems (IS) audit, control and security professionals. You must be able to submit evidence of a minimum of five years of professional information systems auditing, control or security work experience.

Experience substitutions

The following can be substituted for a maximum of three of the five-year work experience requirement:

• A maximum of 1 year of information systems experience OR 1 year of non-IS auditing experience can be substituted for 1 year of experience.
• 60 to 120 completed university semester credit hours (the equivalent of an 2-year or 4-year degree) not limited by the 10-year preceding restriction, can be substituted for 1 or 2 years of experience, respectively. A bachelor's or master's degree from a university that enforces the ISACA-sponsored Model Curricula can be substituted for 1 year of experience. This option cannot be used if 3 years of experience substitution and educational waiver have already been claimed.
• A master's degree in information security or information technology from an accredited university can be substituted for 1 year of experience.

Experience Exception

If you are a full-time university instructor in a related field (e.g., computer science, accounting, information systems auditing), you can substitute 2 years of experience in this role for 1 year of the experience requirement.

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

• Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
• You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
• Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
• Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
• You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
• You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
• You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

*For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
**Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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