The ISACA CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) Online Review Course is the official exam preparation program from ISACA, the organization that administers the CISA certification. CISA is one of the most globally recognized credentials in IT audit, security, and governance, held by over 175,000 professionals worldwide. The certification validates expertise in auditing, controlling, monitoring, and assessing information technology and business systems.

Course Structure

Format: Self-paced online with on-demand video instruction
Duration: Approximately 60-80 hours of study content; candidates typically prepare over 3-4 months
Exam format: 150 multiple-choice questions, 4-hour time limit, computer-based testing
Passing score: 450 out of 800 on a scaled scoring system

Five CISA Domains Covered

Domain 1 — Information Systems Auditing Process (21%): Audit standards, guidelines, risk-based audit planning, audit execution and reporting
Domain 2 — Governance and Management of IT (17%): IT governance frameworks, strategic alignment, resource management, performance measurement
Domain 3 — Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation (12%): Project management, SDLC, system migration, post-implementation review
Domain 4 — Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience (23%): IT service management, disaster recovery, business continuity planning, incident management
Domain 5 — Protection of Information Assets (27%): Information security frameworks, access controls, network security, data classification, encryption

Study Materials Included

CISA Review Manual: Official comprehensive reference text covering all five domains
CISA Review Questions, Answers & Explanations Database: 1,000+ practice questions
Online review course videos: Expert-led instruction with real-world examples
Practice exams: Simulated exam environment for readiness assessment

Pricing

CISA Online Review Course (ISACA members): ~$895
CISA Online Review Course (non-members): ~$1,195
ISACA membership: $175/year (recommended for exam discount and resources)
CISA Exam fee: $575 (members) / $760 (non-members)
Total investment (member): ~$1,645 | (non-member): ~$1,955

Career Outcomes

CISA-certified professionals earn a median salary of $110,000-$130,000/year in the U.S. (Global Knowledge IT Skills and Salary Report). The certification is particularly valued in financial services, healthcare, government, and any industry with regulatory compliance requirements (SOX, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR). CISA holders frequently advance into roles such as IT Audit Manager, Information Security Manager, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and GRC Director.

Prerequisites

5+ years of professional experience in IS auditing, control, assurance, or security
Substitutions allowed: 1-3 years can be waived with relevant education or certifications (e.g., CISM, CIA, CPA)

Who It Is For

IT auditors preparing for CISA certification; information security professionals seeking a governance/audit credential; compliance officers and risk managers; internal auditors expanding into IT audit; professionals in financial services, healthcare, or government needing regulatory audit expertise.

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