IT Auditing Course in Amsterdam

Strengthening IT Governance, Risk Management, Controls, and Audit Assurance

As organisations become increasingly dependent on technology, effective IT auditing plays an important role in assessing whether information systems, technology processes, and controls support organisational objectives while managing risk appropriately. IT auditors need a structured approach to evaluating governance, controls, security, and operational practices while producing reliable evidence and meaningful recommendations.

The IT Auditing course provides participants with practical knowledge of the complete IT audit lifecycle, from planning and risk assessment through control evaluation, evidence collection, reporting, and follow-up. Participants examine recognised frameworks and standards, IT general and application controls, audit testing techniques, documentation requirements, and effective communication of findings.

Through workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, participants learn how to develop risk-based audit plans, evaluate IT controls, gather and document appropriate evidence, prepare clear audit reports, and monitor corrective actions. The programme also considers continuous auditing, automation, artificial intelligence, professional ethics, and emerging developments affecting the IT audit profession.

You'll Learn How To

• Understand the role of IT auditing in governance and risk management.
• Apply key IT audit concepts and terminology.
• Recognise the relevance of frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ITIL, and ISO/IEC 27001.
• Define the objectives and scope of an IT audit.
• Develop a structured IT audit plan.
• Identify and assess technology-related risks.
• Evaluate IT general controls and application controls.
• Select appropriate control-testing techniques.
• Apply audit procedures to assess control design and operation.
• Use appropriate methods for collecting and analysing audit information.
• Conduct effective audit interviews and observations.
• Prepare clear and organised audit work papers.
• Assess the reliability and relevance of audit evidence.
• Develop well-supported audit findings.
• Prepare clear and effective IT audit reports.
• Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Monitor management responses and corrective actions.
• Understand continuous auditing and monitoring approaches.
• Explore the implications of automation and AI for IT auditing.
• Apply professional ethics throughout the audit process.