IT Audit for Beginners: Controls, Risks, and Audit Process
IT Audit for Beginners: Controls, Risks, and Audit Process
Last updated 7/2025
Duration: 1h 5m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 553.47 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Last updated 7/2025
Duration: 1h 5m | .MP4 1280x720 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 553.47 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Learn the fundamentals of IT auditing, internal controls, risk management, and the audit lifecycle.
What you'll learn
- Understand the Role of IT Audit
- Understand the Concept of "Risk" in Auditing
- Evaluate Controls and Perform Testing
- How to Write Effective Controls and Observations
- Understand Populations and Sampling Techniques
- Lead a Walkthrough With Confidence
- Bonus: AI Co-Pilot Tips and Tricks
Requirements
- There are no prerequisites for this course
Description
Curious about IT Audit but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly course is your gateway into the world of IT auditing, internal controls, and risk management.
Whether you're a student, career changer, or early-career professional, you'll learn how IT audits help organizations manage risk, ensure compliance, and protect valuable systems and data.
What you’ll learn:
The purpose and scope of IT audits
How to identify and evaluate internal controls
How to document audit workpapers clearly and effectively
Core testing techniques like walkthroughs, inquiry, and re-performance
Key audit concepts like control design, operating effectiveness, and risk assessment
We’ll also break down common control types—preventive, detective, manual, automated, compensating, and mitigating—so you can confidently assess them in real-world audit scenarios.
Why take this course?
Taught by experienced IT Audit professionals (with backgrounds at the Big 4 and Big Tech), this course blends practical insights with clear instruction—perfect for beginners.
Even if you’re not pursuing a certification right now, the concepts you’ll learn align with industry standards and lay the groundwork for credentials like the CISA.
By the end of the course, you’ll understand how IT audits work and how you can start contributing to audit and compliance efforts in any organization.
Who this course is for:
- This course is ideal for early-career IT auditors and professionals looking to enter the field of IT audit and compliance. It’s also a strong fit for those in need of a structured refresher on core audit principles. Whether you're transitioning from cybersecurity, GRC, or IT operations—or simply reinforcing your foundational knowledge—you’ll gain practical, technical insights into control evaluation, walkthrough execution, audit documentation, and risk assessment. Designed to build confidence and clarity, this course supports both newcomers and experienced professionals sharpening their understanding of how IT audits drive risk mitigation and regulatory compliance.
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