CISA Certification Training in Toronto, Canada

CISA Certification Related FAQs

• What are the course objectives?

  Simplilearn’s CISA certification training in Toronto is aligned to ISACA and ensures that you ace the exam in your first attempt. Most jobs in this field either require or prefer that candidates have a CISA certification. The CISA training will enhance your understanding of IS audit processes and also help you understand how to protect information systems.

• What skills will you learn from CISA certification training in Toronto?

  By the end of CISA certification training in Toronto, you will:

  • Be able to identify and assess vulnerabilities and report on compliance and institutional controls.
  • Gain a better understanding of IS audit and assurance guidelines, standards, and best practices.
  • Learn how to govern and control enterprise IT environments.
  • Understand the acquisition, development, testing, and implementation of information systems.
  • Develop working knowledge of the five domains of CISA, as prescribed by ISACA.
  • Acquire the relevant knowledge and skills required to pass the CISA certification exam by ISACA.

• Who should take CISA certification course in Toronto?

  CISA certification training in Toronto is essential for professionals dealing with controlling, monitoring, and assessing an organization’s information technology and business systems. This includes:

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

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

  Jobs that are ideal for CISA trained professionals in Toronto include:

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

• Why should I enroll in this CISA training course?

  CISA has become one of the most sought-after certification programs in Toronto due to a growing demand for professionals possessing information systems audit, control, and security skills. CISA certification will give you these critical skills and provide with a competitive edge over your peers in the field of information security. This course will also help you prepare for the CISA certification exam.

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

  You get access to our e-learning content along with the practice simulation tests that help you tackle the toughest CISA exam questions. You will also get an online participant handbook with cross references to the e-learning for reinforcement of your learning.

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

  ISACA uses and reports scores on a standard scale from 200 to 800. For example, a scaled score of 800 represents a perfect score with all questions answered correctly; a scaled score of 200 is the lowest score possible and signifies that only a few questions were answered correctly. You need to score 450 or higher to pass the CISA® Exam.

• What is the CISA certification cost?

  The CISA Certification cost varies between $450 - $760 based on  the mode of registration and if you are a registered member or not.
  
  Please click on the below link for further details : http://www.isaca.org/Certification/CISA-Certified-Information-Systems-Auditor/June-Exam-Information/Pages/register-for-the-CISA-June-exam.aspx

• 14 tips to pass the CISA exam

  So you’ve decided you need a CISA Certification. Chances are you’ve familiarized yourself with the CISA certification process with our article on the certification. But what’s next on the agenda?

  We’ve put together a list of tips for individuals who are working toward their CISA exam, including how best to deal with this quirky exam, dos and don’ts for success, and important points to keep in mind before taking the plunge!

  Why CISA?

  According to ISACA, there’s a huge skills gap in the market. The number of cybersecurity job openings far outnumbers the number of qualified candidates who can fill these roles. Why shouldn’t one of them be you?

  Companies need audit professionals that have IS audit, control, and security skills. The CISA certification proves that you have all the skills needed to take on an IS security role.

  What Makes The CISA Exam So Difficult?

  As one of the toughest exams in the IT Security domain, the CISA exam is notorious for being difficult to pass as well as having a low pass rate. Although ISACA, the body that administers the exam, has stopped publishing information about pass rates in recent years, feedback from both successful and unsuccessful CISA candidates suggests the pass rate hovers in the 40 – 50% range.

  But the question remains: Why is the CISA exam such a tough nut to crack? Here are a few reasons why:

  • The CISA Exam is a paper-based test. Unlike most vendor-specific professional certification exams, CISA’s conventional nature means candidates with little to no experience taking paper-based exams are caught out.
  • There are no official educational requirements to be able to take the CISA exam, meaning casual candidates from a wide variety of backgrounds register for the CISA exam, creating artificial competition.
  • The questions on the CISA exam are often ambiguous and subjective, and many candidates complain sample questions offered by ISACA are vague and not relevant to the standards on the actual written exam.
  • Emphasis on rote learning and memory. A common complaint is that questions on the CISA exam involve recollection of nomenclature and terminology from the IT Security syllabus.

  Why Is The Rate Of Failure Higher On The CISA Exam Compared To Other IS Certifications?

  While the exam is less difficult than it is commonly perceived to be, thousands of candidates fail to clear the exam on their first attempt. Experts point to a number of reasons for this -  

  • Students with a technical or technological background often grapple with governance and auditing concepts. While technical know-how is important, the ability to audit and manage IT Security processes is a must for the CISA exam.
  • At the other end of the spectrum, aspirants from audit and accounting backgrounds are excellent in these areas but struggle with the technical aspects of the exam. Students from such backgrounds would need to understand the concepts and core objectives of the curriculum.
  • Many experienced students insist upon following their own approach to tackling difficult questions and scenarios on the CISA exam, eschewing the standard approach prescribed by ISACA.

  Preparing for the CISA Exam

  Here are 14 tips to keep in mind before commencing preparation for the CISA exam!

  1. Study The CRM Religiously

  ISACA offers the CISA Review Manual (CRM), a one-stop guide for the CISA exam. It is a comprehensive reference designed to prepare candidates for the CISA exam. It provides all the details related to the CISA exam, as well as defining the roles and responsibilities of an information systems auditor. Overall, this manual is the best self-study guide for CISA aspirants.

  2. Review The CISA (certified information systems auditor) Review Questions Database

  Practicing review questions thoroughly is mandatory for this exam. ISACA’s Review Questions Database is a comprehensive online resource of practice questions, answers, and explanations. Members can get 12-month access to the database for $185; access costs $225 for non-members. Get it here.

  3. Think Like An Accountant

  The nature of the CISA exam calls for aspirants to think like an IT auditor or an accountant, not an exam-taker: because the emphasis is on real-world applications, sharpening your decision-making skills by tackling hypothetical problem scenarios and learning to manage, evaluate, and prioritize multiple tasks well will help you pass the CISA exam.

  4. Take Advantage Of ISACA’s Free Resources

  ISACA’s website offers a great collection of helpful free resources for professionals preparing for the CISA exam. Here are links to a few -

  • The Information Security Audit And Assurance Guide
  • The ISACA Candidate Information Guide
  • ISACA’s CISA self-assessment test
  • ISACA’s database of free-to-download whitepapers

  In addition, Simplilearn has a variety of interesting, informative, and insightful resources on IT Security: dive right in to take advantage of our open library here!

  5. Put CISA Blogs and Articles On Your To-Read List

  In addition to the CRM and CISA CDs, candidates should also visit other CISA blogs and online articles to get better insights into certified information systems auditor- CISA exam prep. Apart from sharing invaluable insights from the world of IT Security that may help aspirants tackle CISA questions from recently updated knowledge areas, blogs maintained by regular contributors are also platforms where news and updates about the CISA exam are likely first to break.

  Here are some great blogs to bookmark and follow as you prepare:

  • ISACA’s Blogs: For information, tips, and tricks from the source!
  • Risk3Sixty: Maintained by a couple of IT auditors with extensive experience, Risk3Sixty is aimed at professionals working in the IT Security Auditing space. The blog covers several day-to-day issues and challenges you can expect to face as a certified CISA auditor and will help you settle into the auditing mindset.

  6. Practical IS Audit Experience

  Gaining practical, hands-on work experience in IT Security will simplify the CISA certification experience. Although similar to financial and resource audits, IT audits have a very different scope, dealing primarily with information. CISA aspirants should have a fair idea of business processes, audit scope definition, audit planning, and reporting.

  Even a little exposure to IT Security processes can help: where and when possible, seek out IT auditing professionals or the IT Security department at your current organization to familiarize yourself with the roles, responsibilities, and daily activities of CISA and other Security positions.

  7. Plan and Prepare in Advance

  Managing study hours and allocation of time by subject areas is essential to be successful when you take the CISA exam. If you are a working professional, planning for the examination 3 – 4 months before the examination is our recommendation. We also suggest that you dedicate at least an hour or two of study on a regular basis.

  In addition, we recommend that you tailor your preparation and study plan according to your professional background and level of experience, as follows:

  8. Optimal Division Of Prep Time

  According to CISA exam prep coaches, spending 35 – 45% of your time on the manual, 15 – 20% on coaching, and another 35 – 40% on simulation exams and practice tests is the recommended way to spend your study time.

  9. Adaptability: Keep An Open Mind

  In the context of the CISA, one of the best pieces of advice for anyone to take away would be this: unlearning what has been learned is almost as important as learning fresh content. The IT industry is dynamic and ever-changing and, consequently, so are its auditing principles and techniques.

  10. Managing The CISA Exam Question Paper

  As with many competitive exams, success on the CISA is also a function of how well and efficiently you manage the test itself: a common theme among unsuccessful aspirants is a lack of time to complete the CISA exam, which results from mismanaging the question paper.

  By reviewing the previous years’ question papers and mock test questions, you should devise a plan of attack with estimates of the amount of time you want to expend question and subject area so answer as many questions as possible—after all, a successful CISA is expected to think on their feet and be able to make take quick, effective decisions: managing the CISA paper to maximize your score might be a smart first step in your journey!

  11. Join CISA Groups And Forums

  Participants can join CISA groups and forums to interact with other CISA aspirants and past CISA participants. These platforms can provide both theoretical and practical knowledge on IS auditing and help improve the candidate’s grasp of the concepts and their real-world application.

  At Simplilearn, we host a lively discussion forum of our own where industry experts, CISA professionals, and aspirants meet to engage in constructive debate and knowledge sharing. Come join the discussion here!

  12. Explore The CISA CDs And eLearning Material

  Although a portion of the CISA syllabus calls for rote memorization, acquiring a degree of proficiency and fluency with IT Security means gaining a thorough understanding of the exam’s various subject matter areas. Presented in an easy-to-assimilate, storyboard format, ISACA’s training material is available on CD from the ISACA online store. We recommend that candidates also look to acquire previous years’ CISA CDs, as well as the mock-exam generator that is shipped with CDs.

  13. CISA Certification Training Courses [certified information systems auditor certification]

  Many accredited organizations offer CISA certification training courses online and in-person. Enrollment and participation in a well-structured and comprehensive training course is highly recommended.

  As the world’s leading professional certification training provider, Simplilearn has a network is a leading training organization that offers CISA certification training via a unique blended model approach that includes CISA classroom and CISA online training courses.

  14. Brush Up Your Verbal Reasoning Skills

  For candidates who are taking the CISA exam in a language other than their first language, several questions on the exam may seem daunting. Open-ended, case-study based multiple choice questions are generally presented with subjective choices that call for verbal reasoning to deduce expectations and arrive at the right set of answers. We also recommend

  It also recommended that you download and review ISACA’s CISA Glossary Of Terms to become familiar with IT Security technical terms in English as well as acronyms applicable to the CISA exam.

  Although it’s a difficult exam, with proper planning, hard work, and the right guidance, passing the CISA exam on your first try is far from impossible. Follow these tips and make a solid study plan that works for you.

• What certification will I receive after completing the training?

  After successful completion of the training, you will be awarded the Simplilearn course completion certificate.

• What is the date of the next CISA exam?

  CISA exam is conducted thrice in a year in the months of July, September and December. To find the exam locations & dates go to (www.isaca.org/certification/pages/exam-locations.aspx)

• Do you assist in the CISA Exam application process? What is the date of the next CISA exam?

  Yes, we do assist in the CISA exam application process. You can state your queries on community.simplilearn.com and get them answered along with any other query or concern that you might have about the CISA course.

  The CISA exam is conducted thrice yearly in July, September, and December. To find the exam locations & dates go to (www.isaca.org/certification/pages/exam-locations.aspx)

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

  Our CISA course is developed to deliver a first attempt pass rate of 100%. With a hands-on learning approach, the training not only gives you the confidence to clear the CISA exam but also helps you retain the knowledge beyond the examination.

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

  Yes, you can cancel your enrollment. We provide you a refund after deducting the administration fee. To know more, please go through our Refund Policy.

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

  Contact us using the form on the right of any page on the Simplilearn website, or select the Live Chat link. Our customer service representatives will be able to give you more details.

• Who are our Faculties and how are they selected?

  All our trainers are working professionals and industry experts with at least 10-12 years of relevant teaching experience.
  
  Each of them have gone through a rigorous selection process which includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and training demo before they are certified to train for us.  
  
  We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating continue to train for us.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are here to help you get certified in your first attempt.
  
  They are a dedicated team of subject matter experts to help you at every step and enrich your learning experience from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance.
  
  They engage with the students proactively to ensure the course path is followed.
  
  Teaching Assistance is available during business hours.

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

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls.  
  
  We also have a dedicated team that provides on demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.

• Is this live CISA training, or will I be learning from 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 and pre-recorded videos.

• What is the salary of a CISA professional in Toronto?

  For CISA certification professionals in Toronto, the estimated average and approximate value are approximately C$94,000. Since an accurate value for CISA professional salary in Toronto is dependent on the individual's employment position, personal experience, and education. It is possible to acquire competitive salary packages with CISA certification training in Toronto, which may help determine a salary estimate based on an individual's skills and experience.

• What are the major companies hiring for CISA professionals in Toronto?

  In the current job market, CISA professionals are widely valued. Accenture, Infosys, AT & T, Capital One Financial Corp., Genentech Inc., and other large firms that hire CISA professionals. You will get the fortuity to work on cutting-edge projects while earning high remuneration. Those who want to work for the highest level corporations might benefit from the Cisa certification training in Toronto. 

• What are the major industries in Toronto?

  The financial services industry, real estate, and wholesale and retail commerce are the three most important industries in Toronto. The city of Toronto has gone through multiple phases of industrial and financial importance, commercial importance, a rail port, and a distribution center.

• How to become a CISA professional in Toronto?

  Several institutions in Toronto offer CISA courses, and you can also complete the necessary preparations online. If you do not wish to attend any study institutions, you can also buy a self-learning package and learn at your own pace. People interested in working for high-profile companies could profit from their CISA certification training in Toronto.

• How to find CISA certification courses in Toronto?

  For CISA certification training in Toronto, you can do an online search to find out about online training providers that have coursework, industry partners, tutors, certifications, and other characteristics that you're interested in. Having a CISA certification will further your career, whether you're in information technology auditing, information technology security, or several other roles.

• Why do I need a CISA certification?

  The benefits of a Certified Information Systems Auditor certification include:

  • Validates your experience and knowledge in the field
  • Demonstrates tactical skills
  • Gives you global recognition as an IS audit professional
  • Proves you increased value to an organization
  • Provides a competitive advantage over your peers
  • Shows your credibility in the job market
  • Demonstrates a high professional standard
  • It paves the way for a high salary

• What is the average annual CISA-certified information systems auditor salary?

  CISA-certified professionals can expect to earn an average annual salary of $109,713 in the US. Salaries will vary on location, years of experience, additional skills, previous roles, and employers.