Fundamentals of Auditing Process Automation
Overview
This course provides an introduction to software automation technologies and key considerations for organizations getting started on their automation journeys. Key areas covered include different types of process automation from industrial, to IT (DevOPs) and digital transformation made possible through robotic process automation (RPA) and cognitive automation using artificial intelligence (AI). The course discusses the role Business Process Management (BPM), process workflows and governance play when considering these technologies and how to implement and assess them.
Why you should take this course
For users who are new to internal auditing, or would like to learn more about it.
Here are the topics we'll cover.
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Automation Explained
- Key Concepts
- Differences Between Business Process Automation, Robotic Process Automation and DevOps
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Governance and Management of Automation
- The Importance of Governance in Automation
- Automation Governance Committees
- Common Assessment Measures
- Automation Strategy and Programs
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Ethics of Automation and Artificial Intelligence
- Automation Ethics
- Common Challenges
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Common Automation Workflows: Understanding Workflows
- Implementing Automation in IT and Business Processes
- Maturity Assessment Before Automation
- Key Automation Controls
- Automation Vulnerabilities
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Tips for Assessing Automation
- Self-Assessment Activities
- Testing Activities
- Key Data Requests
- Common Questions to Ask
Learning Style
Level
Who this course is for
NASBA Certified CPE
Field of Study
Length of course
Prerequisites
Advanced Preparation
Here are the learning objectives we'll cover
- Understand how automation creates competitive advantages.
- Demonstrate how automation helps maintain regulatory compliance
- Apply knowledge of IT changes due to automation to adapt the internal audit plan, understand workflows and assess automation
- List the differences between process automation and DevOps
- Explain the importance of governance and ethics in automation