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Preparation, preparation, preparation …  the key to passing your ISACA exam at the first attempt.

You will of course know that the ISACA certifications are amongst the most highly regarded ‘must have’ certifications required to build a career in the senior management of information security, IT audit and IT governance. In addition to having 5-years of relevant work experience, ISACA requires that you also pass a rigorous written examination. Worse still, if you do not pass the exam in June, you will have to wait until December to try again!

How can you find the time in your busy work schedule to prepare for an ISACA examination?

With the Early Exam Registration deadline of the 8th February fast approaching, it is time to plan and book the resources you need to ensure that you to pass the examination held on the 9th June.

The IT Governance ISACA Examination Preparation Programme is designed to provide an intensive and complete exam preparation and includes the following training courses:

As preparation is the essential ingredient to passing the ISACA examinations, we strongly recommend that all delegates purchase the ISACA Exam and Study Guides prior to taking the relevant course. IT Governance is the exclusive approved reseller of ISACA publications in the UK and all titles are available from our dedicated ISACA Certification Bookstore.

Ensure that you pass the CISA, CISM or CGEIT examination first time.

Book the IT Governance ISACA Examination Preparation Courses now!

PS. If you are new to ISACA certification and not quite ready to take the examinations, please email servicecentre@itgovernance.co.uk or call our Customer Service team on 08450 701750, who will be delighted to fully explain the study programme and provide you with suitable training options for the future.

The Cloud Computing Foundation training course provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of Cloud computing and an understanding of the deployment, architecture and design of a Cloud computing platform. Delivered at our training centre in London, this 2-day session has been specifically designed to meet the needs of IT Managers responsible for the delivery of Cloud services or IT Directors who need to understand and evaluate the business case of Cloud resources.

This course also prepares delegates for the EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation examination which is taken at the end of the second day. Successful candidates are awarded the EXIN Cloud Computing Foundation Certificate.

The Cloud Computing Foundation training course delivers a comprehensive introduction to the deployment and support of Cloud IT resources AND a recognised industry standard certification awarded by EXIN.

We expect this course to sell out early – Book on the Cloud Computing Foundation training course today.

PS. If you are new to the Cloud, please see our Cloud Computing summary which provides a brief overview of its types, benefits and risks.

Are you implementing BS25999? Do you want to avoid costly consultant fees but still achieve a quick route to certification?

The fastest and most cost-effective way to certification is by combining training with an implementation toolkit.

So, until the end of January we are offering a 15% saving on any ITG training course when you buy the BS25999 toolkit.

The BS25999 BCMS Implementation Toolkit contains all the templates and tools that will enable you to quickly create the documentation of the management system – the most difficult part of any project to achieve certification. The toolkit will accelerate your project and comes with our expert drafting expertise.

With this limited offer, you can save 15% off any ITG training course. You could choose the BS25999 Foundation: to build your knowledge and learn how to plan your BS25999 project, the BS25999 Lead Implementer: to help lead your organisation towards successful certification, or any ITG training course!

This cost-effective route to do-it-yourself certification is only available throughout January.

Take advantage today >>>

The IT Governance framework ‘COBIT’ is soon to be updated to version 5. We’re offering you the chance to stay ahead of the game with our unique COBIT 5.0 update seminar, where you’ll learn about the new enhancements, the changes from 4.1 and how to plan an approach to migration.

Understandably, places are filling up fast, so book yours today.

COBIT 5 has been in development for 2 years and extends COBIT 4.1 by incorporating the governance activities of ISO38500, Val IT, Risk IT, BMIS and ITAF.

This is first COBIT 5 review event to be held in the UK and is presented by Geoff Harmer who is a licensed trainer for COBIT with ISACA, and is also an accredited lecturer for ITIL with the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB).By attending the COBIT 5.0 update seminar you will learn:

• The key concepts and benefits of COBIT 5
• The differences between COBIT 4.1 and COBIT 5
• How to plan the migration from COBIT 4.1 to 5
• The resources required for implementation

Get prepared for Cobit 5.0 with this unique seminar >>>

The ISO27001 standard requires an organisation to list, quantify and monitor all security breaches and incidents. It also requires that any evidence that it presents in a criminal or civil action against an individual or company fully conforms to all relevant legislation.

The best practice advice provided by ISO27002 outlines that these requirements are best achieved by implementing incident response and forensic readiness plans. All such plans are major contributors to ensuring conformance to ISO27001 on preventative action – essential to the ISMS continual process improvement.

Attendance at our Digital Forensics Foundation course will help you to do this. It also provides critical advice that enables you to fulfill the Cabinet Office ‘minimum mandatory measures’ requirement to have a ‘forensic readiness policy’!

We’ve all witnessed projects within organisations that go over budget and don’t fulfil their objectivess. It is therefore essential to follow a best-practise approach to ensure your projects succeed.

Endorsed by the UK Government, PRINCE2 is the most widely accepted and used project management methodology. Its flexible and adaptable approach means it can be applied to any project in any organisation.

Additionally, a PRINCE2 qualification significantly increases the earning potential of project managers, and is fast becoming a prerequisite amongst leading organisations.

Take your career to the next level and ensure your projects succeed with PRINCE2 training.

Before each course you’ll be provided with pre-course materials and activities to prepare for the course. At the end of each course there is the relevant exam.

PRINCE2 qualifications will equip you with the knowledge of the PRINCE2 methodology, ready to go back to your organisation and deliver successful projects.

Take you career to the next level, book PRINCE2 training today >>>

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