General IT Controls in Practice: Concepts, Risks, and Audit Practices

General IT Controls in Practice: Concepts, Risks, and Audit Practices

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Mihails Hodjakovs, CIA, CISA

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This two-hour course provides a practical introduction to General IT Controls (ITGC), covering key areas such as user access management, change management, and IT operations. Participants will learn how to assess IT control design and effectiveness, identify common deficiencies, and apply best practices in IT audit engagements to support robust and reliable control frameworks.

General IT Controls in Practice: Concepts, Risks, and Audit Practices Course Overview and Programme

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  • The objectives of this seminar are to:

  • Understand the concept of quality in internal audit and its impact on audit credibility and value creation
  • Identify key quality principles and criteria applicable to internal audit activities
  • Understand Global Internal Audit Standard’s section related to audit quality and QAIP
  • Recognise common quality risks and typical problems at each stage of the audit process
  • Apply best practices to improve audit planning, execution, reporting, and communication
  • Gain a practical understanding of quality assessment and continuous improvement approaches

  • Skills delivered

  • Apply core General IT Controls (ITGC) principles in assessing IT environments and supporting audit engagements.
  • Identify and evaluate risks related to access management, change management, and IT operations.
  • Assess design and effectiveness of IT controls using practical audit techniques.
  • Analyze real-life scenarios to detect control weaknesses and recommend improvements.
  • Support the auditor’s role in strengthening IT governance, risk management, and control frameworks.

Course Curriculum

1. Overview of the course

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  • Lesson: Introduction and Overview of the Course Content

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Target Audience

  • Internal Auditors and IT Auditors
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Compliance and Internal Control Specialists
  • Information Security and Cybersecurity Professionals
  • Finance and Operational Audit Professionals involved in IT-related reviews
  • Managers and Staff responsible for IT governance, risk management, and internal controls seeking a practical understanding of General IT Controls (ITGC) and their audit implications

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  • 7
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  • 2 hours
  • 2
  • English
  • intermediate
  • Pre-recorded
  • Available from
  • 30/08/2026

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