ICT Governance and Compliance
Occupational Certificate: ICT Internal Auditor
Empowering Digital Governance, Safeguarding Organisational Integrity
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NQF Level:
7
Credits:
130
Minimum Duration:
1 Year (2 Semesters)
Faculty:
Commerce, Law, and Management
Department:
Governance and Compliance Studies
Accreditation Authority:
Quality Council for Trade and Occupations
Unlock a World of Compliance and Digital Assurance with Our Cutting-Edge Qualification
The future of ICT governance is here, and our Occupational Certificate in ICT Internal Auditing equips you with the knowledge, practical skills, and real-world experience to excel in it. Designed for roles like ICT Internal Auditor, Compliance Officer, or Risk Analyst, this qualification combines modules in cybersecurity, risk management, and data protection to prepare students for challenges in today's digital landscape.
Why Choose This Qualification?
This qualification equips learners to excel as ICT Internal Auditors, performing audits in alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and ISACA standards. It emphasises evaluating information systems to safeguard assets, maintain data integrity, achieve organisational goals, and ensure efficient resource utilisation.
Admission Requirements.
Applicants must meet one of the following:
- Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor (NQF Level 7).
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for candidates with relevant work experience.
- Occupational Certificate: Internal Auditor (NQF Level 7).
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for candidates with relevant work experience.
Qualification Structure.
The qualification combines theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and workplace experience over two semesters:
- Semester 1: ICT audit practice, planning, and evaluating ICT governance frameworks.
- Semester 2: Advanced ICT audit practices, IT service management, and workplace evaluations.
- Semester 1: ICT audit practice, planning, and evaluating ICT governance frameworks.
- Semester 2: Advanced ICT audit practices, IT service management, and workplace evaluations.
Learning Outcomes.
Graduates of this qualification will:
- Conduct ICT audits to evaluate operational efficiency and data integrity.
- Provide assurance on ICT governance frameworks.
- Audit ICT operations and safeguard digital assets.
- Draft comprehensive audit reports adhering to international standards.
- Conduct ICT audits to evaluate operational efficiency and data integrity.
- Provide assurance on ICT governance frameworks.
- Audit ICT operations and safeguard digital assets.
- Draft comprehensive audit reports adhering to international standards.
International Comparability.
The qualification aligns with globally recognised frameworks like Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and ISACA standards, focusing on ICT auditing and compliance. It provides specialised expertise in cybersecurity, data integrity, and IT governance.
Qualification Modes of Delivery and Support.
This qualification offers flexible learning through:
- Contact Learning: In-person classes.
- Blended Learning: Online and face-to-face sessions.
- Distance Learning: Flexible, self-paced study.
- Contact Learning: In-person classes.
- Blended Learning: Online and face-to-face sessions.
- Distance Learning: Flexible, self-paced study.
Career Opportunities.
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Governance Officer
- Compliance Manager
- Risk Management Specialist
- Corporate Governance Consultant
- Governance Officer
- Compliance Manager
- Risk Management Specialist
- Corporate Governance Consultant
Articulation Options.
Articulation pathways include:
- Horizontal: Advanced Diploma in Business Management (NQF Level 7).
- Vertical: Certificate in General Internal Auditing (NQF Level 8).
- Horizontal: Advanced Diploma in Business Management (NQF Level 7).
- Vertical: Certificate in General Internal Auditing (NQF Level 8).
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