Rolling Meadows, Illinois, USA (24 October 2012)—ISACA, a nonprofit association of more than 100,000 business and IT professionals in 180 countries, is partnering with Deloitte & Touche to offer a two-day CISA Cram Course in six locations around the US, to help candidates prepare for ISACA’s Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam. The courses will be offered 1-2 December 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas, Texas; New York, New York; San Jose, California; and Washington DC, USA.
The CISA certification has been earned by more than 97,000 professionals since its inception in 1978. It is recognized internationally as the global standard for IS audit, control and security professionals.
“The CISA designation continues to achieve global respect and is highly regarded by employers and information systems auditors seeking to advance their knowledge, careers and salaries,” said Allan Boardman, CISA, CISM, CGEIT, CRISC, CISSP, CA(SA), chair of ISACA’s Credentialing Board and information risk manager at Morgan Stanley. “We developed this cram course to provide guidance and support for those preparing for the exam and to help them succeed on their path to earning the CISA certification.”
At the ISACA- and Deloitte & Touche-hosted course, lectures, group discussions and sample exam questions with detailed explanations of answers will help attendees prepare for the exam. Attendees will gain an understanding of the format and structure of the CISA certification exam and will learn:
- Topics, technical areas and domains covered by the exam
- Strategies, tips and techniques for taking and passing the exam
- An understanding of the testing approach
The ISACA/Deloitte & Touche CISA Cram Course registration, which includes course materials, is US $1,000 for ISACA members and US $1,100 for nonmembers. Participants are eligible to earn up to 14 continuing professional education (CPE) hours.
For additional ISACA Training Courses information and to register, please visit www.isaca.org/trainingcourses. Information on ISACA’s four certifications—CISA, Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)—is available at www.isaca.org/certification.
About ISACA
With more than 100,000 constituents in 180 countries, ISACA (www.isaca.org) is a leading global provider of knowledge, certifications, community, advocacy and education on information systems (IS) assurance and security, enterprise governance and management of IT, and IT-related risk and compliance. Founded in 1969, the nonprofit, independent ISACA hosts international conferences, publishes the ISACA Journal, and develops international IS auditing and control standards, which help its constituents ensure trust in, and value from, information systems. It also advances and attests IT skills and knowledge through the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) and Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) designations.
ISACA continually updates and expands the practical guidance and product family based on the COBIT framework. COBIT helps IT professionals and enterprise leaders fulfill their IT governance and managemen responsibilities, particularly in the areas of assurance, security, risk and control, and deliver value to the business.
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