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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

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About the Course

Thinking of gaining a globally recongized credidental in IS auditing ? Upon completing the course, you will receive a seperate email of taking the ISACA IT Audit Certificate Exam at a special discount! Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) is the professional body in the IS Auditing area for years. ISACA offers certificates like CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), etc. which has helped individuals worldwide to advance their careers in IS auditing. --- Information systems (IS) are important assets to business organizations and are ubiquitous in our daily lives. With the latest IS technologies emerging, such as Big Data, FinTech, Virtual Banks, there are more concerns from the public on how organizations maintain systems’ integrity, such as data privacy, information security, the compliance to the government regulations. Management in organizations also need to be assured that systems work the way they expected. IS auditors play a crucial role in handling these issues. In the course “Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance”, you will explore risks of information systems, and how to mitigate the risks by proper IS Controls. You will also get familiar with the IS Audit procedures and how they are applied during the IS development throughout the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Finally, you will get to observe how we can make the system changes more manageable using formal IS Management practices, such as Change Management Controls and Emergency Changes. The conversations between the course instructor - Prof. Percy Dias, and the IS auditing practitioner will give you a concrete idea on how IS auditors perform their duties, the qualities to become IS auditors and future prospects of IS auditing industry, which is suitable for students and graduates from Information Systems, Information Technology and Computer Science, and IT practitioners who are interested to get into the IS auditing field. The course is awarded The Best Online Courses of the Year (2021 Edition) by Class Central (http://www.classcentral.com)....

Top reviews

RH

Dec 29, 2020

Superb course, the instructor lecture and material is precise and concise. A worthwhile for any current and future IS auditor. Pity that I can only give 5 stars as the course deserve 10 stars rating!

AO

May 17, 2021

This was really fun to learn. I love the course and the lecturer was good at explaining things. Also, the live interview with Rachael also helped me to have a broad understanding of the course

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By Romel O B

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Mar 9, 2021

I gained a lot of new ideas that is useful for my studies and in the future too.

By Anna v W

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May 29, 2020

It was interesting and useful for a true beginner like myself. Thanks Professor!

By Ankush W

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Apr 20, 2020

Contents of course are relevant to subject and articulated in a simple language.

By Francisco A

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Jul 15, 2024

A very useful course with accurate information and excellent teacher and guest.

By Tytus I

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Jun 14, 2024

Really enjoyed Prof. Dias's engaging delivery and bringing the material to life

By Valdy M

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Dec 10, 2023

This course gave me overview and sufficient details on the IS Auditing coverage

By Nana K B Y

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Aug 29, 2023

The lecturer has a good delivery of information and ensures easy understanding.

By Ayoun k

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Oct 3, 2021

Overall the course was an amazing experience with hands on Practical Knowledge.

By Ankhbayar E

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Jul 5, 2021

It was helpful, it would be better if they hand out some form of certifications

By peter n

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Mar 20, 2021

Very very awesome course. i recommend the course to all who are in the IT field

By Joshua T

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Jul 1, 2023

Really its much necessary and have enjoyed learning new trrms like audit trial

By Reena S

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Jun 7, 2023

Well designed course for understanding the basics of IS Auditing and Controls

By Daniyal A

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Mar 25, 2022

The course is precise, concise, and detailed. Prof. Dias presented it so well.

By Victor A

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May 11, 2023

Very good course. Learnt a lot. I have recommended this course to colleagues.

By Gemabel O G

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Feb 12, 2021

Topics are discussed well with examples. Suggested readings are very helpful.

By Solomon A A

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Nov 18, 2020

Thank you so much Prof Dias, it was a indeed entertaining, educative and fun.

By Md. A U

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May 7, 2020

The lectures were really understood well and covered with practical examples.

By Chika (

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Nov 12, 2021

prof dias made it very easy to understand..i am so happy I took this course

By Wanja E

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Sep 14, 2021

This course was well administered. I have gained a lot, beyond expectations.

By Maggie W

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Nov 26, 2024

Very nice course. Very detailed and well outlined for better understanding.

By Harish R

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Mar 18, 2024

amazing and very useful course in growing one's career graph professionally

By D C

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Feb 4, 2022

Verry Usefull course with good topics and examples!! Keep up the good work!

By Sridhar R

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Apr 26, 2021

Very nicely designed course .got good insight on the IS Auditing.Thank you.

By Alieu K (

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Sep 4, 2020

I'm much appreciated by this course. It helps me learn a lot as an IT Audit

By shebaan j

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Jun 11, 2024

It was an engaging and informative experience. There was so much to learn.