Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, offered by ISACA, is a globally recognized credential that validates expertise in auditing, controlling, and assuring information systems.
Professionals with this certification are responsible for evaluating the design and effectiveness of IT systems, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and identifying vulnerabilities that could compromise data integrity or security. Their role often involves conducting audits, assessing risk, and recommending improvements to strengthen an organization’s cybersecurity posture and operational efficiency.
CISA-certified individuals are in high demand across industries that rely heavily on secure and compliant information systems, including finance, healthcare, government, and technology. As organizations become increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the need for skilled auditors who can safeguard these systems continues to grow. The job outlook for CISA professionals is strong, with opportunities expanding in both public and private sectors. Salaries are competitive, often ranging from $85,000 to over $130,000 annually depending on experience, location, and job responsibilities. The certification is particularly valued by government agencies and large enterprises seeking to enhance their IT governance and risk management capabilities.
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Cost: $2,195.00
Online Class
75 course hours
Textbooks included
Exam Voucher included
6 months
Open enrollment
Self paced
Program Description
With cyberattacks on the rise, more organizations are investing in data protection and building out their cybersecurity teams. As an IT professional, earning your Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification could be the first step to leading IT security at your organization.
This online CISA training course will teach you how to identify and evaluate the five Certified Information Systems Auditor domains: auditing, governance, implementation, management, and protection. Throughout this CISA certification course, you will learn the process of auditing information systems, governance and the management of IT, information systems acquisition, development, and implementation, information systems operation, maintenance, and support fundamentals, and protection and information of assets.
This CISA certification course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the CISA certification exam and is included with this course upon eligibility.
Certification Opportunities
After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the industry-recognized Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certification, offered by Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).
Funding Opportunity
My Career Advancement Account Scholarship (MyCAA)
MyCAA funding may be available for eligible individuals pursuing or maintaining a license, certification, or associate degree—including continuing education courses. The credential must align with the military spouse’s career goals and be obtained from a participating institution.
Important Funding Details:
- MyCAA provides up to $2,000 toward tuition and approved certification.
- It does not cover books, supplies, equipment, uniforms, computers, or electronic devices.
- Students are responsible for all ineligible expenses.
Course-Specific Costs: For this online continuing education course, there are no instructional materials shipped, only digital textbooks.
- Tuition: $2,195.00
- Instructional material: $0.00
- Estimated MyCAA Scholarship: $2,000.00
- Estimated total student responsibility: $195.00
Planning Ahead: Education and Training Plans (ETPs) must be submitted to MyCAA at least 4 weeks before the course start date for funding consideration.
Traditional Army tuition assistance, GI Bill® funding and traditional college financial aid does not apply.
Are you eligible for funding?
Register with funding here.
Disclosure: In partnership with Jefferson Community College, this program will be fully delivered by Education To Go (Ed2Go). Ed2Go is headquartered at P.O. Box 760, Temecula, CA 92593. There are no additional costs students are expected to incur as a result of enrolling in the educational program.