Audit Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

This course equips auditors and certification body personnel with the knowledge and skills to effectively plan, conduct, and report audits using Information and Communication Technology (ICT), in line with IAF MD4:2025 and ISO 17021-1 requirements.

🔍 Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the definition and scope of ICT in conformity assessment.
• Apply IAF MD4:2025 guidance to remote, hybrid, and ICT-supported audits.
• Identify appropriate technologies for audit planning, execution, and reporting.
• Evaluate the benefits and limitations of ICT use in audits.
• Ensure auditor competence and impartiality when using digital tools.
• Mitigate risks related to data security, connectivity, and audit effectiveness.

🛠️ Recommended Tools:

• Video Conferencing: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet
• Document Sharing: SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive.
• Audit Management: SharePoint
• Secure Communication: Email, Microsoft Teams, BitWarden Vault

📝 Final Quiz:

A multiple-choice quiz tests learners on key concepts, including MD4 scope, ICT risks, audit documentation, and auditor competence.