This course delves into the essentials of information project management, offering insights into effective project frameworks and software development methodologies. You'll gain a robust understanding of technical controls, ensuring that your organization can swiftly and securely deploy new technologies while mitigating risks. Additionally, you'll explore application controls and data validation techniques, essential for maintaining data integrity. The course also covers system testing and post-implementation evaluation, vital for disaster recovery and business continuity. By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge to ensure that your organization remains resilient and up-to-date in an ever-changing environment.
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 3
CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor: Unit 3
This course is part of CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Specialization
Instructor: Pearson
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Intermediate level
Recommended experience
2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Master the fundamentals of information project management and software development methodologies.
Implement technical controls to manage risk in deploying new technologies.
Apply application controls and data validation techniques to ensure data integrity.
Conduct system testing and post-implementation evaluations to support disaster recovery and business continuity.
Skills you'll gain
- Security Controls
- Technology Strategies
- Change Control
- Software Development Methodologies
- IT Management
- Information Technology
- Data Security
- Risk Management Framework
- Information Management
- System Testing
- Program Development
- Continuous Monitoring
- Software Development
- Systems Development Life Cycle
- System Implementation
- Agile Methodology
- Configuration Management
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July 2025
Assessments
2 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the CISA Certified Information Systems Auditor Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There is 1 module in this course
This module focuses on the speed at which information can change and how to ensure that you are up to date. It covers the basic technical controls that an audit typically encounters to ensure organizations take into account risk for quickly deploying technologies and tools around their data.
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