The AMPS Certification is designed for professionals involved in various aspects of Auditing, including:

• Audit Managers: Professionals overseeing audit planning, execution, and reporting to ensure organizational compliance and efficiency.
• Compliance Officers: Individuals tasked with maintaining adherence to regulatory standards and internal governance policies.
• Risk Management Experts: Professionals dedicated to identifying and managing potential risks that may affect audit outcomes and organizational objectives.
• IT Executives: Leaders responsible for deploying and managing audit and compliance software solutions to support corporate governance and risk management initiatives.
• Internal and External Auditors: Specialists conducting independent assessments to verify compliance with regulations and evaluate the effectiveness of audit controls.
• Governance Professionals: Individuals managing governance frameworks and ensuring that audit activities align with broader organizational policies.
• Legal and Compliance Advisors: Legal professionals offering strategic guidance on regulatory requirements and compliance implications related to audit practices.

The 20-hour certification program delves into key Audit areas, focusing on software solutions that facilitate these functions:

1. End-to-End Audit Lifecycle Management: Understand how audit management tools facilitate comprehensive audit processes, from planning and task delegation to execution, reporting, and follow-up.

2. Framework Alignment and Mapping: Learn to leverage tools that align audit procedures with multiple regulatory frameworks, simplifying compliance across various standards like SOC 2, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

3. Automated Evidence Collection and Organization: Explore systems that streamline evidence requests and centralize documentation, reducing manual effort and improving accuracy.

4. Gap Analysis and Remediation Tracking: Familiarize yourself with software that identifies compliance gaps and tracks remediation progress to bolster audit readiness.

5. Collaborative Workflow Management: Review platforms that enable seamless collaboration across teams, ensuring consistent communication through integrated features.

6. Real-Time Notifications and Escalation: Study automated alert systems that remind team members of pending tasks and escalate overdue items to maintain audit timelines.

7. Advanced Data Analytics for Insights: Utilize analytics-driven tools to monitor audit performance, detect trends, and enhance audit strategy through actionable data.

8. Policy and Procedure Integration: Learn about software that centralizes policy documentation and automates updates to support consistent governance practices.

9. AI and Machine Learning Integration: Examine the role of AI-driven analytics in enhancing audit efficiency and risk analysis.

10. Continuous Compliance Monitoring: Understand real-time monitoring solutions that ensure compliance through automated checks and reporting.

11. Stakeholder Engagement and Evidence Requests: Discover tools that facilitate targeted communication with stakeholders to streamline evidence collection.

12. User-Centric Design and Usability: Review the importance of user-friendly interfaces that promote ease of use and adoption across audit teams.

13. Scalability for Growing Compliance Needs: Learn about tools built to scale with increasing regulatory demands and evolving business requirements.

Participating in the program offers several advantages, such as:

• Increased Brand Visibility: Showcase your product to a targeted audience of Audit professionals.
• Enhanced Credibility: Validate your expertise and position your brand as an industry leader.
• Direct Audience Engagement: Connect with professionals actively seeking Audit Management solutions.
• CPE Accreditation: Offer your product demo as a CPE-accredited course, enhancing learner engagement.
• Lead Generation (Paid Program): Receive 250 qualified leads aligned with your ideal customer profile, emphasizing high-quality educational engagement.

To qualify for participation, vendors must meet specific criteria, including:

• Established Audit Industry Presence: Demonstrate a strong reputation and proven track record in the Audit Management landscape.
• Innovative Product Features: Offer unique capabilities that differentiate your product from competitors.
• Commitment to User Education: Provide comprehensive training resources and documentation for users.
• High User Feedback & Product Ratings: Maintain positive customer feedback and product ratings that meet or exceed recognized standards.
• Compliance with Industry Standards: Adhere to relevant industry standards and best practices.
• Active Audit Community Engagement: Participate in Auditing forums, events, or organizations.

There are two participation options:

• Free Inclusion: Includes full-service course development, CPE accreditation, course syndication, and direct audience engagement.
• Paid Program ($10,000/year): Includes all free benefits plus annual product updates, 250 qualified leads, and inclusion of your course as a free stand-alone program on the IT CPE Academy.

This Certificate has been developed by Executive IT Forums, Inc. (Sponsor ID#: 112059) in accordance with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) accreditation standards. Executive IT Forums (EITF) is a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. This training program has been prepared by the IT CPE Academy, the learning management channel for EITF. The syllabus is verified by external subject matter experts and may be accredited by financial regulators and professional bodies for between 15 and 25 CPE credits on the topic of Information Technology.

The course approval and review process involves collaboration between the vendor and our team to ensure the highest quality educational experience. Here’s how it works:

1. Product Demo Submission: Vendors share their product demonstration video with us.
2. Course Development: Our team transforms the demo into an engaging course by splitting the video into smaller, digestible modules.
3. Supplemental Materials: We enhance the course with review questions, a course study guide, and 10 randomized exam questions to reinforce learning. To enhance the learning experience, we recommend including a PowerPoint slide presentation before your product demonstration.
4. SCORM Package Creation: The finalized course is produced as a SCORM file, which allows for easy integration into various learning management systems.
5. Vendor Approval: We share the SCORM package with the vendor for their review and approval before publishing.

To meet NASBA accreditation requirements, all courses must be reviewed and approved by the IT vendors every two years to ensure they remain current and relevant. If we do not receive approval from the vendor, the course will be removed from the program.