Auditing Project Governance and Systems Development Life Cycle Course

This auditing project governance and systems development life cycle course is designed to equip existing and experienced internal auditors with the knowledge, skills, and expertise to perform IT project governance reviews. Auditors and IT auditors with three or more years of experience should attend this training to strengthen their approach to auditing IT systems development projects.

Through practical, audit-focused content, this auditing project governance and systems development life cycle course covers IT project governance frameworks, project risk management, SDLC audit programmes, and post-implementation reviews — giving senior internal auditors the tools to add real value to their organisation’s IT project oversight.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for those who need to understand and wish to perform IT projects and SDLC audits.

Level 3 — Supervisory/competent/senior internal auditors: those who already have a sound, practical grasp of the fundamentals of internal auditing and manage staff.

Auditors and IT auditors with three or more years of experience are strongly encouraged to attend.

Please review the content and course levels before booking to ensure you are attending the right course.

Course Content

The course covers the following topics and concepts from an audit perspective:

Introduction to IT Project Governance: Frameworks and Standards

• Project risks
• Project management triangle
• Participation, roles, and responsibilities
• Project management methodologies
• Executive management sponsors

Risk Management

• Phases of risk management
• Internal audit’s role in IT project governance
• Risk assessment and audit plans
• Audit programmes and monitoring
• Key controls
• Status reporting

Vendor Management

Post-Implementation Reviews

Practical Application

• Review engagement audit plans and activities for key aspects of system development projects
• Examples of lessons learned and leading practices
• Identification of auditor training needs, key reference materials, and resources for future use

Contact:

CPD Project Coordinator
neo@governanceacademy.co.za | 011 609 1761