IT Auditing For Non IT Auditors

Develop the essential knowledge and practical skills required for IT auditing with this comprehensive three-day CPD training course presented by TM Consulting and hosted at Definitive Conferencing in Isando, Gauteng.

Designed specifically for internal audit professionals with little or no IT auditing experience, this course provides a practical understanding of information technology risks, IT controls, and internationally recognised auditing frameworks. Participants will learn how to evaluate IT environments, identify business risks, and perform effective IT audits that add value to their organisations.

Throughout the programme, delegates will explore globally recognised frameworks including CobIT, ITIL, COSO, and ISO 27002, while gaining practical experience in auditing application controls, IT general controls, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, Robotics, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

The course combines expert instruction, practical exercises, and realistic case studies to help participants confidently assess IT risks, prepare audit programmes, and evaluate the effectiveness of information system controls.

Course Benefits

By attending this course, participants will learn how to:

• Understand the principles of IT auditing
• Identify IT risks affecting business operations
• Evaluate IT controls and governance frameworks
• Apply internationally recognised auditing standards
• Audit applications, infrastructure, and security controls
• Assess cloud computing environments and SOC reports
• Perform IT audits using practical audit methodologies
• Understand emerging technologies and their impact on auditing

Course Highlights

Fundamentals of IT Auditing

• Role of the IT auditor
• IIA Standards
• IT infrastructure
• Networks and databases
• Operating systems

IT General Controls

• Access management
• Change management
• Incident management
• Business continuity
• Disaster recovery
• Backup controls

Application Controls

• Input controls
• Processing controls
• Output controls
• Audit trails
• Application security

Emerging Technology

• Artificial Intelligence
• Big Data
• Robotics
• Internet of Things
• Cloud Computing
• SOC Reports

Practical IT Auditing

• Walkthrough testing
• Control testing
• CAATs
• Audit simulations
• Case studies

Course Outcomes

After completing this course, delegates will be able to:

• Identify and evaluate IT risks
• Assess IT general controls and application controls
• Prepare an effective IT audit programme
• Participate in new system implementations from an audit perspective
• Audit business processes supported by technology
• Evaluate information security and IT governance controls

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Internal auditors
• Audit managers
• Risk professionals
• Governance professionals
• Professionals new to IT auditing

Suitable for Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4 internal audit professionals.

Event Details

Dates: 2–4 September 2026

Registration: 08:15

Venue
Definitive Conferencing
Corner of Definitive Lane & Kruin Street
Harmelia, Isando
Gauteng 1619
South Africa

Presenter
TM Consulting

Duration
3 Days

CPD Hours
24

Registration closes
2 September 2026