CISA Training & Certification in Pune, India

CISA Training FAQs

• What are the course objectives?

  The CISA certification training in Pune offered by Simplilearn is aligned to ISACA. Organizations now prefer professionals who are CISA certified to fill their posts. The CISA training helps aspirants to understand the IT audit processes and how information systems are protected. The CISA certification exam can also be cleared in a single attempt with this training.

• What skills will you learn with this CISA course?

  The CISA course in Pune helps learners to:

  • Learn about IS audit and assurance guidelines, standards, and best practices
  • Comprehend the acquisition, development, testing, and implementation of information systems
  • Learn how to govern and control enterprise IT environments
  • Have a working knowledge of the five domains of CISA, as prescribed by ISACA
  • Identify and assess vulnerabilities and report on compliance and institutional controls
  • Understand the relevant knowledge and skills required to pass the CISA certification exam by ISACA

• Who should take this course?

  Individuals who deal with controlling, monitoring, and assessing the business systems and information technology of an organization find the CISA training in Pune ideal. Such professionals include:

  • Security heads/directors
  • Chief Compliance Officers
  • IT compliance managers
  • Chief risk & privacy officers
  • Security managers/architects
  • IS/IT auditors/consultants

• What types of jobs are ideal for CISA trained professionals?

  CISA trained employees are ideal for the following job roles:

  • IT auditor
  • Analysts
  • Operational risk manager
  • Project manager
  • Compliance managers
  • Information security manager/consultant
  • Cloud security
  • Technical consultant

• Why should I enroll in the CISA training course?

  The CISA course in Pune is ideal for professionals preparing to pass the CISA certification exam. Professionals skilled in information system audit, control, and security are in rising demand. Due to this, CISA has become one of the most sought-after certification programs worldwide. Getting certified in CISA will help applicants build the critical skills and get ahead of the competitors in the information security domain.

• What tools do I need to attend the CISA training course in Pune?

  The CISA training in Pune can be attended with the following tools:

  • OS: Windows any version above XP SP3 or Mac any version above OS X 10.6
  • Preferable Internet Speed above 512 KBPS
  • Headset

• What all will I get as part of the CISA training?

  The CISA course includes e-learning content and practice simulation tests that assist the applicants in reinforcing their learning. An online participant handbook is also provided with cross-references to the e-learning content so that applicant s can solve the toughest of the questions in the CISA exam.

• Is the exam fee included in the course fee?

  The course fee does not include the exam fee. The fee for membership, application, and membership directly need to be paid to ISACA.

• How many questions are there in the CISA certification exam?

  ISACA uses and reports scores on a common scale from 200 to 800. A score of 800 signifies that applicant has answered all questions correctly. Similarly, a score of 200 indicates that the applicant has answered only a few questions and has achieved the lowest score possible. Applicants need to score 450 or higher to clear the CISA exam.

• What does the CISA certification cost?

  Depending on registration mode and membership, the CISA certification cost can range from $450 to $760.
  For further details, visit this link.

• What certification will I receive after completing the training?

  Simplilearn awards a course completion certificate and 30 CPE certificate when applicants complete the CISA certification training in Pune satisfactorily.

• What is the date of the next CISA exam?

  Every year, CISA exam is conducted in the months of July, September, and December. Visit www.isaca.org/certification/pages/exam-locations.aspx to know the dates and exam locations.

• Can I defer my exam?

  A deferral of the registration fee to the next date of exam is allowed for the applicants who fail to appear for the CISA exam. To know details regarding deferral costs and deadlines, you can visit www.isaca.org/examdefer.

• Do you provide assistance for the exam application process?

  For any queries regarding the exam application process, applicants can visit community.simplilearn.com to get assistance from Simplilearn.

• How does Simplilearn assure me that the training and course material delivered is effective?

  Simplilearn delivers a first attempt pass rate of 100% for the CISA course in Pune. The training helps aspirants to gain knowledge beyond exam and confidence to clear the CISA certification exam by adopting a hands-on learning approach.

• Can I cancel my enrollment? Will I get a refund?

  Enrollment into the CISA training can be canceled if required. After deducting the administration fee, the applicants get a complete refund of the course fee. Go through our Refund Policy to know more.

• I’d like to learn more about this training program. Who should I contact?

  A Contact Us form on the right of every page of Simplilearn’s website can be used by the applicants to know more about the training program. Our support team can also be contacted through the Live Chat link.

• Who are our Faculties and how are they selected?

  The trainers at Simplilearn are recruited after following a strict selection procedure. The procedure involves stages like profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demonstration. We ensure that the trainers are highly qualified and have high alumni rating. Trainers having 10-12 years of teaching and work experience are only preferred to become our mentors for the CISA course.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  The trainers at Simplilearn are domain experts and help aspirants get certified in a single effort. From class onboarding to project mentoring, the trainers enrich the learning experience of the aspirants. They provide teaching guidance during business hours and engage students throughout their course journey.

• What is covered under the 24/7 Support promise?

  The support team of Simplilearn is available 24/7 via chat, calls, and email.
  A community forum can also be accessed to get the on-demand assistance for a lifetime. The forum is moderated by a dedicated team that resolves any queries related to the course.

• Is this live CISA training or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

  Applicants can access pre-recorded videos under self-paced learning mode. They can access live online training as well as pre-recorded videos if they enroll in online classroom flexi-pass learning.

• Is this live CISA training or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

  If you enroll for self-paced e-learning, you will have access to pre-recorded videos. If you enroll for the online classroom Flexi-Pass, you will have access to live training conducted online as well as the pre-recorded videos.

• Do you provide any discount on the CISA course fee?

  Yes, Simplilearn runs promotional offers frequently for a limited period of time. You can visit the Simplilearn Discounts page to know the applicable discounts for any course.

• What after CISA?

  Achieving a CISA certification offers you many career benefits. However, you shouldn’t stop upskilling yourself as the world of cybersecurity is quite dynamic. Here are some of the courses you can consider taking after becoming CISA certified:

  • CEH v12 - Certified Ethical Hacking Course
  • CISSP Certification Training Course
  • CISM Certification Training
  • Cyber Security Expert Master’s Program
  • Post Graduate Program in Cyber Security
  • COBIT 2019 Certification Training
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification

• What’s included in the CISA course?

  The CISA course is divided into five modules that cover the complete scope of IS audits and review. Each of these modules comes with individual professional credits that are reflected in the final certificate.

  Module 1 – The Process of Auditing Information Systems
  Module 2 – CISA’s Role in IT Governance
  Module 3 – CISA’s Role in Systems and Infrastructure Lifecycle Management
  Module 4 – CISA’s Role in IT Service Delivery and Support
  Module 5 – CISA’s Role in Protection of Information Assets.

• Why Get a CISA Certification?

  The practices and skills required by the CISA certification are themselves the building blocks in this field. The benefits of a CISA certification are:

  • Validates your experience and knowledge in the field
  • Markets and quantifies expertise
  • Demonstrates tactical skills required to crack the examination
  • Global recognition as a IS audit professional
  • Increased value to the organization
  • Competitive advantage over peers
  • Credibility in the job market
  • High professional standard
  • High salary
  • CISA Certification

• What is the Average Annual Salary for CISA Certified Professionals?

  The CISA certification has been globally recognized since 1978. Today, there are more than 106,000 certified professionals—and each year the retention is more than 90%. In 2014, CISA was awarded as the “Best Professional Certification Program” by SC Magazine.

  It is one of the top-paying certifications as per the 2013 ITSCPI (IT Skills and Certifications Pay index). CISA certificate holders make between $83,677 and $107,342 every year according to the statistics by PayScale, who also states that Security Consultants earn between $67,860 and $106,407 while IS Auditors earn between $59,647 and $82,159 every year. These are currently the highest standards in the market.

• For which profiles companies hire CISA certified?

  The main job description of an information technology auditor is to see that there are no situations of fraud, unnecessary spending, or noncompliance with governmental laws and federal regulations, as well as analyze and prepare reports for management.

  CISA certificate holders are likely to be hired for roles such as those listed below, just to name a few.

  • Internal Auditor
  • Public Accounting Auditor
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Network Operation Security Engineer
  • IT Audit Manager
  • Cybersecurity professional
  • IT Risk and Assurance Manager
  • IT Consulting
  • Privacy Officer
  • PCI Security Specialist

• What is CISA training?

  Certified Information Systems Auditor or CISA training is designed to help IT professionals gain expertise in evaluating vulnerabilities, identifying compliance issues, and successfully implementing IT security controls for an organization.

• Which is better, CISSP or CISA?

  CISSP and CISA certifications are very similar, equipping certification holders with nearly identical knowledge. However, there are differences. CISSP and CISA differ in terms of focus and difficulty level. For IT professionals seeking a career as an IT auditor, CISA is the better option. Those looking for a more cybersecurity-focused career should go for the CISSP certification. As far as difficulty, CISA is relatively easier and less technical, while CISSP is quite challenging, even for highly-experienced professionals.

• What is a good CISA score?

  Individuals seeking a CISA certification are scored on a scale of 200-800, with 450 being the passing threshold.

• What jobs can you get with a CISA certification?

  A CISA certification can land you jobs such as IT audit manager, cyber security manager, internal auditor, compliance analyst, risk analyst, data protection officer, security officer, information technology auditor, senior information security auditor, internal audit manager, and information technology manager.

• What are the benefits of a CISA certification?

  Due to the increasing demand for information security professionals, the CISA certification course has emerged as one of the most sought-after security certifications that are acknowledged worldwide. CISA-certified individuals are known to have expertise in auditing, managing, and assessing an organization's IT security and business policies. In addition, and more importantly, individuals with a CISA certification get an edge over others and distinguish themselves as experts in testing, developing, and executing the information security of an organization.