Course Description
The Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP)® credential is awarded to professionals who demonstrate substantial expertise in information management and technology assurance through a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience.
Holders of the CITP® certification possess advanced abilities in risk assessment, fraud detection, internal controls, IT audit, and information management services, making them uniquely qualified to support both organizational and client IT needs.
The credential validates technical proficiency across critical domains, including:
Technology Strategic Planning
System Development, Acquisition, Implementation & Project Management
IT Architecture
Information Systems Management
Business Process Enablement
Systems Security, Reliability, Audit & Control
IT Governance & Regulation
Exam Information
Exam Requirement: To earn the CITP® certification, candidates must qualify in two exams – CHTE and CNE.
Exam Duration: 60 Minutes (1 hour).
Exam Format: Non-proctored, available anytime and anywhere within an 8-month validity period.
Includes a voucher code with 2 attempts.
If unsuccessful after 2 attempts, candidates can purchase a new voucher (grants 2 more attempts).
Kindly Note: The voucher is not valid for a second attempt if the candidate passes on the first attempt.
Certification Validity: Lifetime
Course Outline
Module 1 – Hardware and Technology
Basic Terms
Types of Computers
Anatomy of a PC & How it Works
Hardware Devices, CPU & Memory
Input/Output Devices
Secondary Storage Devices
Software Basics: OS & Applications
How Software is Built & Types of Software
Legal Issues in Software
Module 2 – Advanced Level
Working with the Computer
Desktop Basics & Customization
Printing
File & Folder Management (Parts I & II)
Viewing Properties, Compressed Files
Module 3 – Applications
Application Basics
Using Applications & Windows
WordPad Essentials
Web Browsers & Internet Basics
Browsing, Bookmarks, Web Pages & Printing
Module 4 – Internet Networks
Basic & Advanced Networking Terms
Networking Concepts
Internet Security
Module 5 – Workplace
Computers in the Workplace
Telecommuting
The Digital World
Ergonomics, Safety & Environment
Module 6 – Security
Proactive Security Measures
Authentication & Identity
Data Protection
Understanding & Defending Against Malware
Target Audience
The CITP certification is ideal for:
IT professionals and students in computer science, network administration, and IT management
Specialists in cloud computing, telecommunications, and information systems
Professionals aiming to validate expertise in IT assurance, governance, and security
