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Overview
This four-day official ISACA course equips learners with the knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for and pass the CRISC exam. CRISC is the only globally recognised certification focused on IT and enterprise risk management, enabling professionals to bridge the gap between risk, business goals, and technology. Participants will explore the four CRISC domains: governance, risk assessment, risk response and reporting, and technology and security. Through real-world scenarios and exam-focused exercises, learners will gain the ability to identify, assess, and manage IT risks while supporting enterprise objectives.
As an official ISACA partner, we provide the latest authorised courseware and access to the Questions, Answers & Explanations Database 2025, ensuring a comprehensive and up-to-date learning experience.
Prerequisites
Learners should have:
- At least three years of professional experience in IT risk management or control, covering a minimum of two CRISC domains (including governance or risk assessment).
- Familiarity with risk frameworks, organisational governance, and control processes.
Target Audience
This course is designed for:
- IT risk and compliance professionals seeking CRISC certification
- Business analysts, project managers, and auditors involved in risk activities
- IT managers, information security officers, and governance specialists responsible for risk oversight
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the governance structures, frameworks, and cultural factors that shape IT risk management.
- Identify, evaluate, and prioritise IT risks using established assessment methodologies.
- Develop and implement risk response strategies aligned with enterprise objectives.
- Design, monitor, and assess IT controls for effectiveness and maturity.
- Report relevant risk and control information to stakeholders to support decision making.
- Recognise the impact of emerging technologies, regulations, and security practices on enterprise risk.
- Apply exam strategies and practice techniques to prepare for the CRISC exam.
Course Outline
Introduction to the CRISC exam
- About the CRISC certification
- Exam structure, scoring, and preparation strategies
Domain 1 – Governance
- Strategy, goals, and objectives
- Organisational structure, culture, ethics, and accountability
- Risk appetite, tolerance, and enterprise risk frameworks
- Policies, standards, legal and regulatory requirements
- Maintaining risk registers and profiles
- Stakeholder communication and reporting
Domain 2 – Risk assessment
- Risk event identification and threat modelling
- Vulnerability management and scenario development
- Business impact analysis and residual risk evaluation
- Risk analysis methodologies and risk register updates
- Promoting a risk-aware culture through awareness and training
Domain 3 – Risk response and reporting
- Risk response options and treatment planning
- Control design, selection, and implementation
- Issue, finding, and exception management
- Vendor and supply chain risk management
- Monitoring and analysing KPIs, KRIs, and KCIs
- Reporting emerging risks to stakeholders
Domain 4 – Technology and security
- Technology roadmaps and enterprise architecture
- IT operations, lifecycle management, and disaster recovery
- Security frameworks, standards, and awareness training
- Data lifecycle management, privacy, and protection
- Emerging technologies and their risk implications
Exam readiness
- Mock exam review
- Time management and test-taking strategies
Exams and Assessments
This course prepares learners for the CRISC exam. The exam is booked separately via ISACA and delivered online. It consists of 150 multiple-choice questions over four hours. A passing score of 450 (out of 800) is required. Practice questions and mock tests are included during the course.
CRSIC exam changes from 3rd Nov 2025, the four CRISC domains remain the same, but the distribution of the exam content will slightly change to the following:
Domain 1: Governance (26 percent)
Domain 2: Risk Assessment (22 percent, compared to 20 percent previously)
Domain 3: Risk Response and Reporting (32 percent)
Domain 4: Technology and Security (20 percent, compared to 22 percent previously)
Hands-On Learning
Learners will engage in:
- Scenario-based group exercises and tabletop simulations
- Risk register development and analysis workshops
- Mock exam practice with guided review from instructors
- Case studies reflecting real-world enterprise risk challenges
QA is proud to be an official ISACA partner.
QA is an approved training provider for ELCAS, proud to support service leavers in their transition into the tech industry. Learn more about Elcas approved training here.
Why choose QA
- Award-winning training, top NPS scores
- Nearly 300,000 learners in 2020
- Our training experts are industry leaders
- Read more about QA
Special Notices
To help with your studies, you will receive the following when you attend this course with QA:
- ISACA CRISC Review 8th Edition Manual (eBook)
- ISACA CRISC Exam Prep Tool
- ISACA CRISC Exam Voucher
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