ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) - Summer 2026 Certification Prep Course
As auditors, we are taught to trust but verify. But how do you verify a machine learning model that evolves every day?
ISACA Chicago Chapter is hosting the ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) course—a 2-day deep dive designed specifically for auditors. We are moving past the hype and getting into the technical weeds
Who can benefit from AAIA?
- Experienced IT auditors and advisors
- Those who assess, implement, maintain, or audit AI systems
- Active prerequisite designation holders
Course Content:
- Domain 1: AI Governance, Ethics, and Risk Management
- Domain 2: AI Operations - from data management to incident response
- Domain 3: Auditing Tools - how to actually test and report AI outputs
Certification Pathway:
To qualify for AAIA, candidates must either hold a CISA certification or one of the following designations with an IT audit or IT advisory role focus: CIA, US CPA, ACCA or FCCA, Canadian CPA, Australian CPA or FCPA or the Japanese CPA designation
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Dates: June 24 and 25
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
CPE: Earn up to 19 CPEs in the area of Information Technology.
Framework: Built on the ISACA framework and leading AI standards and regulations.
Delivery: Virtual classroom via Zoom. Live, instructor-led, highly interactive.
**The link to access the virtual event via Zoom will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
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Fees:
*Early Bird Discount: Those who register by June 10, 2026, save $50 off the price of the course.
ISACA Chicago Chapter Members: $400
ISACA Members (open globally): $450
Non-Members: $650
Students and In-Transition: $250
Study Materials:
Available for purchase from the ISACA Bookstore:
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Instructor Bio:
Sushila Nair | CISSP, GIAC GSTRT, GSNA GDSA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CDPSE, CCSK, CCAK
Sushila is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 25 years of experience leading security strategy, building high-performing practices, and advising global enterprises and government agencies. She currently serves as President of the ISACA Greater Washington D.C. Chapter, the second-largest ISACA chapter in the world.
Sushila has held leadership roles as CISO in the United Kingdom and Malaysia, global portfolio and practice lead in the United States for global consulting companies. She has led multi-million-dollar cybersecurity portfolios, managed global delivery teams, and driven the development of next-generation cybersecurity services.
An active contributor to ISACA Global’s Emerging Trends workgroup, Sushila is a respected voice in the industry, regularly featured in top publications and global conferences such as RSA and ISACA. She is the host of the public radio segment Shore Tech Pulse, where she educates the community on cybersecurity and technology trends. Her awards include ISACA’s Technology for Humanity Award and recognition as a Top Cybersecurity Leader by Security Magazine and Cyber Magazine in 2024.
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We look forward to your participation in the interactive class.