Compliance

IT Auditing

Learn to audit IT systems, assess risks, and ensure compliance with governance frameworks. Master COBIT, ISO 27001, ITIL, and the skills required for IT audit and risk management roles.

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IT Auditing
Course Overview

What You'll Learn

  • IT governance frameworks (COBIT 2019, ITIL v4, ISO 27001)
  • Risk assessment and risk management methodologies
  • IT audit planning, scoping, and execution
  • Internal controls testing and evaluation
  • Cybersecurity audit procedures and techniques
  • Compliance requirements (GDPR, SOX, NDPR)
  • Audit report writing and communicating findings
  • Preparation for CISA certification

Course Details

LevelIntermediate
Duration12 Weeks
FormatLive Online + Recorded
Certificate✓ Yes
LanguageEnglish
PriceFree
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Curriculum

Course Modules

A structured, hands-on curriculum designed around real industry skills — not just theory.

Module 1: IT Governance & Frameworks
  • What is IT auditing and why it matters
  • COBIT 2019 governance model
  • ITIL v4 service management
  • ISO 27001 information security overview
Module 2: Risk Assessment
  • Risk identification and classification
  • Risk matrix and heat maps
  • Risk appetite and risk tolerance
  • Threat and vulnerability analysis
Module 3: Audit Planning & Execution
  • Defining audit objectives and scope
  • Evidence gathering methodologies
  • Testing controls — design vs operating effectiveness
  • Sampling techniques in IT auditing
Module 4: Cybersecurity Auditing
  • Network security and firewall audit
  • Access control and identity management review
  • Patch management and vulnerability scanning
  • Incident response plan audit
Module 5: Compliance & Regulatory
  • GDPR requirements for data processors
  • Nigeria Data Protection Regulation (NDPR)
  • SOX IT general controls
  • Writing non-compliance findings
Module 6: Audit Reporting Capstone
  • Structure of an IT audit report
  • Writing clear findings and risk ratings
  • Recommendations and management responses
  • Full mock audit report submission
Right Fit

Who This Course Is For

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Finance Professionals
Accountants and internal auditors adding IT audit capabilities to their skill set.
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IT Professionals
Systems administrators and IT managers moving into governance and compliance roles.
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Risk Analysts
Risk management practitioners who need deeper IT audit knowledge.
Your Instructor

Meet Your Instructor

Instructor
Chukwuemeka Adeyemi
Lead IT Governance & Audit Instructor

A certified CISA professional with 10+ years of IT audit experience across banking, fintech, and government sectors in Nigeria. Former Big Four consultant.

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