Training Course On Information Technology Audit In Real Estate

In an increasingly digital world, understanding and assessing IT controls are crucial for ensuring data security, compliance, and operational efficiency in real estate organizations. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required to effectively audit information technology systems and processes in the real estate industry. It will explore the role of IT auditing in real estate organizations, help you develop the essential skills and knowledge required to assess, analyze, and improve IT controls and systems. This course will equip you with the skills needed to safeguard your organization's assets and reputation.

Duration        10 days

Target Audience:

IT Professionals in Real Estate, Real Estate Managers and Executives, Auditors and Compliance Officers, Risk Management Professionals, Real Estate Analysts, Consultants and Advisors, and Entrepreneurs in Real Estate.

Objectives

At the end of the course, the participants will be able:

• To understand the fundamentals of IT auditing and its importance in real estate.
• How to identify key IT risks and vulnerabilities in real estate organizations.
• How to conduct IT audit planning and risk assessment in a real estate context.
• How to perform IT audit procedures and tests relevant to the real estate industry.
• Evaluate and report on IT audit findings with actionable recommendations.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies and trends in real estate IT.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to IT Audit in Real Estate

• Overview of IT audit and its significance in real estate
• Regulatory and industry-specific requirements
• Role of IT audit in risk management
• Key stakeholders and their IT needs

Module 2: IT Audit Fundamentals

• IT audit Principles and frameworks
• IT audit planning and risk assessment
• Audit standards and methodologies.

Module 3: Real Estate IT Infrastructure

• Overview of real estate IT environments
• Networking and data center technologies in real estate
• Cloud computing in real estate

Module 4: Real Estate Data Security

• Data security principles in real estate
• Identifying and mitigating data security risks
• Privacy and data protection regulations in real estate

Module 5: Audit Planning and Risk Assessment

• Developing an IT audit plan
• Identifying audit objectives
• Assessing IT risks in real estate

Module 6: IT Audit Execution

• Tools and software for IT auditing
• Techniques for assessing IT controls.
• Audit procedures and testing.

Module 7: Real Estate Application Systems

• Real estate software and applications
• Auditing property management systems
• Auditing accounting and financial systems

Module 8: Risk Management and IT Auditing

• Identifying IT-related risks in real estate
• Risk assessment methodologies.
• Developing risk mitigation strategies
• Disaster recovery, creating redundancy and business continuity.

Module 9: Audit Reporting and Documentation

• Gathering evidence
• Reporting audit findings
• Communicating results to stakeholders
• Documentation and report writing best practices.

Module 10: Emerging Technologies in IT and IT Audit

• Internet of Things (IoT) in real estate
• Blockchain to store data.
• Artificial intelligence in real estate
• Virtual reality
• 5G Wi-Fi and Smart Phones 

Certification

• Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with Macskills Training and Development Institute Certificate

Training Venue

• Training will be held at Macskills Training Centre. We also tailor make the training upon request at different locations across the world.

Airport Pick Up and Accommodation

• Airport pick up and accommodation is arranged upon request.

Terms Of Payment

• Payment should be made to Macskills Development Institute bank account before the start of the training and receipts sent via email.