CISA Exam Preparation Course prepares professionals for the CISA® certification exam through a structured review of information systems auditing, control and assurance topics. The training consolidates audit concepts, methodologies and practices, based on Behaviour®’s own content and aligned with the domains publicly indicated by the certification body.
CISA® and ISACA® are registered trademarks of ISACA®. This training is developed and delivered by Behaviour® with its own content, as an independent preparation course for the CISA® exam.
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Upcoming dates
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Synchronous, live training. Interaction with the trainer and the group.
Live Online • next edition
Live Online • base price
Language: available in Portuguese or English
Training: review + original exercises by thematic area
Certification exam: 4h (150 questions) • not included
PROFESSIONAL LEVEL — practical application of methods in a professional context
Why this course exists
To develop IS/IT audit skills with method, a common language and execution capability, while also supporting preparation for the certification exam.
Many organisations depend on critical digital systems and services but fail to ensure consistent audits and robust evidence regarding control, governance, lifecycle and protection of information assets.
The CISA® exam is associated with information systems audit competencies. The course helps participants consolidate knowledge and practice in the main areas assessed, through a structured preparation approach.
What this course enables you to do
Audit
Conduct information systems audits aligned with criteria, evidence and recognised practices.
Assess governance
Assess IT governance and management, policies, controls, responsibilities and monitoring mechanisms.
Cover the lifecycle
Audit acquisition, development, testing, implementation, maintenance and decommissioning of systems.
Protect assets
Assess controls for confidentiality, integrity and availability and support audits in current environments.
Topics and competence areas addressed throughout the course
IS audit process
Governance and management of IT
Acquisition, development and implementation
Operations and business resilience
Protection of information assets (CIA)
Emerging technologies in audit (cloud, AI, blockchain, SOAR, quantum cryptography)
Value for the organisation
- Greater consistency and credibility in IS/IT auditing through language, method and evidence.
- Stronger governance, control and monitoring in critical digital environments.
- Practical capability to audit current systems, including cloud environments and AI-based solutions, reducing ambiguity.
- Better preparation for third-party audits and assurance requirements from clients and suppliers.
Introduction
The CISA Exam Preparation Course is professional training in information systems auditing, intended for auditors and information security professionals who wish to prepare for the CISA® certification exam.
Develop a structured view of information systems auditing, oriented towards audit, control, assurance, risk assessment and professional reporting, while supporting preparation for the CISA® exam. The course strengthens the ability to audit, control and assess information systems, while also integrating current topics that impact modern audits, including cloud, artificial intelligence, blockchain, SOAR and quantum cryptography.
The CISA Exam Preparation Course addresses the main areas assessed in the exam, including Information Systems Auditing Process, Governance and Management of IT, Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation, Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience and Protection of Information Assets. Consolidation is carried out through guided discussion, original exercises by thematic area and Behaviour® simulation, aimed at transforming knowledge into exam performance.
The training includes proprietary support resources, guided discussion, exercises by thematic area and a final exam simulation.
This Training Plan and the associated documents are Behaviour®’s own content, protected by Copyright and registered as a literary work with IGAC.
General Objectives
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Conduct IS audits aligned with criteria, evidence and internationally recognised practices.
- Assess IT governance and management, policies, control and monitoring.
- Audit the systems lifecycle: development/acquisition, testing, implementation, maintenance and decommissioning.
- Assess IS operations, resilience, continuity and recovery.
- Assess the protection of information assets, considering confidentiality, integrity and availability.
- Follow new practices and technologies to audit modern critical systems.
- Reach the exam with structured preparation in the areas publicly indicated by the certification body.
Target Audience
- IS/IT auditors.
- IS/IT consultants.
- IS/IT audit managers.
- Security professionals.
- Non-IT auditors who need to strengthen their skills in IS auditing.
- Candidates for the certification exam.
Prerequisites
To attend this course, participants are recommended to:
- Have fundamental knowledge of information systems auditing, control, risk management and the areas assessed in the exam, as well as understanding of English to follow the associated terminology.
- Other specific requirements may apply, where relevant, depending on the quotation or proposal presented (please consult the proposal).
Programme
Review by competence areas
- Introduction and Course Plan
- The Information Systems Auditing Process
- Governance and Management of IT
- Information Systems Acquisition, Development and Implementation
- Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
- Protection of Information Assets
Exam Preparation (simulation)
- Exam preparation: Behaviour® simulation
- Original practical questions, with correction and explanation of reasoning
Exam(s) and Certification
Certification exam
The certification exam is not included in the course price. Registration, scheduling, delivery, eligibility requirements, certification decision and issuance of the certification are managed directly by the certification body, in accordance with its rules in force. The course does not include the exam, voucher, official materials or certification application process.
Certification requirements
Other Information
General Information
- Training available in Portuguese or English.
- Behaviour® proprietary support materials, made available online, with original exercises by thematic area and consolidation resources, according to the awarded conditions.
- Behaviour® exam simulation on the last day of training.
- Behaviour® digital Training Attendance Certificate, with indication of 40 CPD/CPE credits awarded by Behaviour®.
Trainer(s)
Benefits
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- Normalisation of language, criteria and practices in Information Systems auditing, reducing ambiguity and increasing consistency in assessment and reporting.
- Strengthened professional and organisational credibility with clients, suppliers, external audits and governance functions.
- Development of practical capability to audit Information Systems in current technological contexts, including cloud environments, AI-based solutions and modern digital architectures.
- Structured preparation for the certification exam, with review by competence areas and Behaviour® simulation.
- Pedagogical model oriented towards effective competence acquisition, active participation and meaningful learning, with simultaneous focus on certification and professional applicability.
Logistics
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- Live Online (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks.
- Classroom (synchronous time): 09h30–17h30 (Lisbon time), with lunch break and short breaks.
- 35 hours of synchronous training, distributed across 5 consecutive days.
- Estimated 5 hours of guided autonomous work, intended for content consolidation, carried out flexibly outside the synchronous sessions.
- Requirements: computer with stable internet, browser, PDF reader, audio/video.
- After-hours Live Online (synchronous time): 18h15–21h45 (Lisbon time), with a short break.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Objective answers to common questions about this CISA Exam Preparation Course.
Is this course suitable for professionals coming from internal or financial audit who want to deepen IS auditing?
Does the course help identify study gaps by area before scheduling the exam?
Can information security professionals benefit from this course even if they do not hold formal audit roles?
Is the course relevant for audits in cloud, hybrid and emerging technology environments?
Does this course help improve audit reasoning and reporting quality, beyond exam preparation?
For general questions about registration, delivery modes, exams, certification and recertification, please consult the BEHAVIOUR® FAQs.
Registration
Complete the form to request your registration for the preferred edition. Check the upcoming dates.
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If you would like help to frame the course within your professional or organisational context, contact us and we will indicate the most suitable path.
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For team registrations, we provide volume conditions and a proposal tailored to the organisational need.
This course may be attended by individual professionals. It may also be integrated into preparation paths for professionals with responsibilities in information systems auditing.