Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Certification | 4 day | Firebrand Training

Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Certification - Overview

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 introduced significant legislative changes to financial practice and corporate governance regulation intended to "protect investors by improving the accuracy and reliability of corporate disclosures made pursuant to the securities laws".

Our Sarbanes Oxley SOX Certification 4-Day Accelerated Training and Certification Program provides you with a thorough understanding of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and how it applies to your job, your career, your company, and your industry.

This blended-learning program employs our outcome-based (Lecture/Lab/Review) delivery that focuses on preparing you with the practical Sarbanes-Oxley skills you'll need to effectively and efficiently achieve your certification. Students will live, learn, and take the rigorous examination at one of our state-of-the-art education centers.

Our Sarbanes Oxley SOX Certification Program:

Allows you to achieve your certification in a fraction of the time of 'traditional training' while delivering industry-leading exam passing percentages
Helps you grasp complex technical concepts more easily by identifying and catering to your individual learning style through a mixed visual, auditory and kinaesthetic-tactual delivery system
Enhances your retention by employing accelerated learning techniques focused on committing information to long-term memory

Sarbanes Oxley SOX Certification Program is offered in partnership with the prestigious Sarbanes-Oxley Institute - the only global provider of Sarbanes-Oxley professional certifications. This rigorous course is based on actual projects and uses a real-world training methodology. Once you're certified, you'll possess the required skills to protect your company.

Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Certification - Benefits

Sarbanes Oxley SOX Certification Program is offered in partnership with the prestigious Sarbanes-Oxley Institute - the only global provider of Sarbanes-Oxley professional certifications. This rigorous course is based on actual projects and uses real-world training methodology. Once you're certified, you'll possess the in-depth knowledge and hands-on skills you need to protect your company - and take your career to the next level.

Individuals:

Learn practical Sarbanes-Oxley skills you can use on the job.
Gain access to a wide range of SOX-related experts and instructors.
Increase your effectiveness on the job in days, instead of months.

Companies

SOX-certified employees will help elevate and secure your company's accounting and business methods.
Knowledgeable employees help create a compliant and more ethical organization.
Customers see great value in certification - they want the people on their engagement to have the best skills, and certification provides that proof point.

Human Resources:

Employer-funded training and certification programs are a key to retaining skilled staff. Career development and advancement opportunities are shown to significantly reduce rates of employee turnover.
Certification Training Programs provide benchmarks for hiring and promotion decisions by accurately assessing technical skills.
For-certification training programs maximize educational investments through immediate validation of skills.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including:

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Friendly competitions between concurrently running classes
Independent study
Self-testing

Other accelerated training providers rely heavily on lecture and independent self-testing and study.

Effective technical instruction must be highly varied and interactive to keep attention levels high, promote camaraderie and teamwork between the students and instructor, and solidify knowledge through hands-on learning.

Firebrand Training provides instruction to meet every learning need, including

Intensive group instruction
One-on-one instruction attention
Hands-on labs
Lab partner and group exercises
Question and answer drills
Independent study

This information has been provided as a helpful tool for candidates considering certification. Benefits of certification determined through studies do not guarantee any particular personal successes. Firebrand Training provides a guarantee of obtaining certification at the camp, but does not make any guarantees about personal successes or benefits of obtaining certification.

Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Certification - Curriculum

Our award winning four-day Sarbanes Oxley SOX Certification is the most effective, efficient way for professionals to prepare for and pass the CSOX examination. Students who successfully complete the Sarbanes-Oxley Training and Certification Program will possess the knowledge and skills required to ensure SOX compliance within specific functions of an organization.

Course Materials:

While attending this blended-learning program, you will receive a robust set of course materials that caters to each of the three primary individual learning-intake styles (auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic-tactual) - critical for a successful accelerated learning experience.

In addition to daily lectures, labs and review sessions, the course will cover the following materials, in depth. You will receive a complimentary copy of each:

The Sarbanes-Oxley Guide for Finance and Information Technology Professionals by Sanjay Anand (a $50 value) This edited collection by Sanjay Anand, the Chairperson of SOX Institute, is widely regarded to be the most comprehensive SOX compliance guide for IT and finance professionals. Within its pages, you'll find:
- Key aspects and components of the SOX Act
- Valuable information on how to assess a company's SOX compliancy
- A 'roadmap' to compliance, including checklists, worksheets and project plans
- Business and technology implications and resource requirements for compliance
ISACA/ITGI: Information Technology Control Objectives (COBIT) for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). This document by ISACA sets out the IT control objectives that might be considered for assessing internal controls, as required by the SOX Act. This is a practical guide for IT rollout in organizations.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 Implementation Toolkit: Practice Aids for Managers and Auditors by Michael Ramos (a $75 value - includes CD ROM). This is the first book to provide detailed implementation practice aids for Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance. It's filled with work programs, audit checklists and examples that you can tailor to meet your own needs. A useful CD ROM is included, and contains all of the tools from the book.

Firebrand Training has an aggressive educational schedule that thoroughly covers all essential elements critical to an effective Project Management Professional:

Lesson Objectives
History and Impact of SOX
Events leading up to the Act
Key Components of the Act
The role of the SEC and PCAOB
Consequences for business
SOX and Other Regulations
Critical Sections of SOX Act including 302, 404, 409, 806, 301
CEO/CFO Disclosure, Certification
Internal Controls, Assertions, Risk
Frameworks and Methodologies
COSO, COBIT, ISO 17799, ITIL
SOX for Foreign Issuers, SAS 70
Entire SOX Compliance Roadmap
Review of Day One
Revisit SOX Compliance Roadmap
Entity- and Process-level Controls
Application & IT General Controls
Designing, Documenting Controls
Primary and Secondary Controls
Preventive and Detective Controls
Deficiencies and Weaknesses
Identify, isolate and remediate
Develop and Execute Test Plans
Case-Study Discussion
Breakout into Workshop Groups
Conduct Case-Study Exercise
Present Case-Study Exercise
Revisit SOX Compliance Roadmap
Understanding Project Management and SOX Implementation
Understanding the SOXA Methodology
Breakout into Workshop Groups
Conduct Case-Study Exercise
Present Case-Study Exercise
Interactive CSOX Exam-Objective Reinforcement
CSOX Exam Delivery

Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Certification - Exam Track

The CSOX credential is the only globally recognized professional examination certification in Sarbanes-Oxley. The SOX Program provides two levels of Sarbanes-Oxley professional examination certifications:

SOXBase (CSOX) is an entry-level examination certification that requires you to pass a qualifying test to determine your factual proficiency in the fundamental tenets of SOX, as covered in the program.

We will prepare you for your choice of the the following exam tracks:

nance, Accounting, IS, IT (CSOX-FIT
Auditing and Accounting (CSOX-IA)
IT and Information Security (CSOX-IT)
Enterprise Risk Management (CSOX-RM)

One of these exams coupled with attending our authorized course certifies you at the SOX Base-level, which is a prerequisite to obtaining the industry recognized SOX Pro-level (SOX Professional).

SOXPro (CSOXP) is a more advanced level that requires you to demonstrate substantial experience in SOX, and certifies you at the Pro-level (SOX Professional)

For each exam, Subsequent Annual Maintenance requires a minimum of 12 hours of Sarbanes-Oxley related CPEs or PDUs.

Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Certification - What's Included

Firebrand Training offers top-quality technical education and certification training in an all-inclusive course package specifically designed for the needs and ease of our students. We attend to every detail so our students can focus solely on their studies and certification goals.

Our Certification Programs includes

Intensive Hands-on Training Utilising our (Lecture | Lab | Review)^TM Delivery
Comprehensive Study Materials, Program Courseware and Self-Testing Software
Fully instructor-led program with 24 hour lab access
Examination vouchers *
On site testing **
Accommodation, All Meals, Beverages, and Snacks
Transportation to/from designated local railway stations
Examination Passing Policy

Please note

* Exam vouchers for our (ISC)2 certifications need to be purchased directly from (ISC)2
** On site testing is not included in our ISACA, or ITIL Managers and Revision Certifications

Our instructors teach to accommodate every student's learning needs through individualised instruction, hands-on labs, lab partner and group exercises, independent study, self-testing, and question/answer drills.

Firebrand Training has dedicated, well-equipped educational facilities where you will attend instruction and labs and have access to comfortable study and lounging rooms. Our students consistently say our facilities are second-to-none.

Examination Passing Policy

Should a student complete a Firebrand Training Program without having successfully passed all vendor examinations, the student may re-attend that program for a period of one year. Students will only be responsible for accommodations and vendor exam fees.

Sarbanes-Oxley SOX Certification - Prerequisites

To obtain the SOXPro (CSOXP) certification, a candidate must have the following prerequisites:

SOXBase-level certification. There is no additional exam
1200 hours of Sarbanes-Oxley experience in the prior year

When you register for CSOXP, you're asked to complete a questionnaire about your SOX-related work history. Please have locations, dates, and number of hours ready.

Firebrand Training staff interview all potential students regarding their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and personal fortitude. This screening process ensures a successful match between the customer and Firebrand Training toward accelerated training and certification.

Firebrand Training is an aggressive training environment. You must have an attitude aimed for success. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

SOX Certification Testimonials

"Fantastic training! My instructor was brilliant. "
PD, FCO.

"I was very impressed with the instructor. He delivered the course at the right pace and level to get through all the material, which is substantial! To any further students I can fully recommend this course and suggest they prepare as much as possible. "
Ralph Carter, AIM Technology.

"Firebrand Training is very hard, do not come here expecting to be in the bar everynight. During my time here the only time to go outside was to get the minibus to and from the station. Very hard work but the amount of information you learn is enormous!! Do not come here if you are not focused to learn."
Ben Westlake, Nemo Personal Finance.

"Although very intensive and you should expect no less, Firebrand Training delivers first class training in a comfortable enviroment for you to produce first class results. "
Mark Taylor, The Ryes School Ltd.

"An environment created for learning for people keen and willing to learn. "
Richard Warner, Freelance IT Contractor.

"Hard graft and definitely not for the week willed or faint hearted - but worthwhile, no question. Pre-reading is a big must."
Mike Crowe, Self Employed.

"Training with Firebrand is a lifetime experience. The training facilities are great, service is fantastic and the teacher can impress with the high level of knowledge and experience. I will come back for further trainings and I stongly recommend Firebrand to everyone, who wants to train with professionals."
Robert Laszczewski, Phase Forward Ltd.

"Great food!"
Sebastian Page, NHS.

"I never thought I would get through 8 days of training 12-14 hours a day, plus doing homework. However the ideal environment, helpful staff and amazing instructor all helped us to focus on the task at hand and our common goal, rather than what time of day (or night!) it was. Truly an experience, not just your regular training. "
Azim Husain, PA Consulting Group.

"I am now an absolute advocate of learning in this fashion. I am positive that, if I just review the material for one hour a day for the next 2 weeks to move it from short-term to long-term memory, that the knowledge will stay with me forever - whereas the slower pace of traditional courses allows for info to be forgotten by the time you leave the classroom !!"
James Wagner, Marks and Spencer.

"The course was very intense with long hours, but we learnt so much and developed a great sense of comaradery between both the other delegates and the instructor."
Tim Manders, Purpose Software.

"Professional from start to finish."
Mark Elleray, Abbot Solutions Ltd.

"Firebrand Training is one of the most excellent institute, as it takes you to different world where you can find comfortable environment for useful studying and preparing for exams. Moreover, everyone in Firebrand is working for you (i.e instructor, bus driver, staff, chef)."
Naif Al-Dossary, SABIC.

"A great nine days of training. The subjects were tough, but the instructor broke them down into manageable chuncks. I achieved the goals I set out to and met a great bunch of people on the way. The instructor was brilliant. A really friendy guy who new the subject thoroughly."
Edward Herbert, Brandwidth.

"The course met all my expectations. Facilities were good & all staff were extremely helpful."
Jon Oakes, myself.

"The training at Firebrand is excellent. They get the most important thing right. Choice of instructor."
PE, Logicalis.

"The staff at the centre are always willing to help. They want you to pass your exam with a passion."
Marc Collins, QGate Software Limited.

"Get hands on before you come and expect a full on non stop experience!!!"
Dan Cannon, NHS.

"A very intense but worthwhile learning experience. My Instructor was exceptionally knowledgeable in his subject area and explained complex concepts in a way that was easy to understand. He was also more that willing to chat about real world examples and best practices. Having said that, don’t under estimate this course you really need a decent base level of understanding to pass the exams and keep up with the pace! "
C.C, Prodo.

"I had a good time training here. The atmosphere was extremely conducive to learning and improving my knowledge. It was hard going but overall very satisfying."
Benjamin McGeachie, Brandwidth Marketing Ltd..

"Really excellent instructor."
PR, Freelance.

"A very intensive but ultimately rewarding experience. Long hours, little sleep but an excellent way to learn in a short space of time."
Andrew McLean, WMCBSA.

"Instructor was simply brilliant, he was extremely effective in delivering the training but went above and beyond what was required in the courseware and was very helpful in answering all the questions I had. It was clear that he had a true understanding of the product. Training facilities were excellent and would definitely use this format of training again."
S.C, Blue Rock Systems Ltd.

"Firebrand Training is very hard, do not come here expecting to be in the bar everynight. During my time here the only time to go outside was to get the minibus to and from the station. Very hard work but the amount of information you learn is enormous!! Do not come here if you are not focused to learn."
Ben Westlake, Nemo Personal Finance.

"This course was very hard and required a load of late nights. Having said that, there is a lot of content and I really feel that I have learned a great deal that will be invaluable to me in the future."
Richard Tomlinson, Self Employed / I.T. Contractor.

"MCPD certification in 2 weeks... a lot of hard work but it is amazing, the amount you can learn in a short time. It is due to the excellent location and facilities but mainly our instructor. He is an excellent instructor who really knows his subject inside out."
Andrew McGibbon, ITP Solutions.

"The course was very hard going but very good. The centre, all the staff and the food were all excellent. The only thing that I would advise is that you have a very good understanding of computers and IT before you come. This was a complete career change for me and I had very little computing knowledge when I started, unlike everyone else on the course, but I worked hard and manged to get my first IT qualification. So it can be done. Would definitley recommend Firebrand Training. "
MP, un-employed.

"Back for a second course (SharePoint Dual MCTS) - Excellent Instructor, good facilities and no distractions. Be prepared for a hard but very rewarding week!"
Allan McCulloch, Avian Communications.

"Intense and effective. Did exactly what I needed."
AP, Self employed.

"This is the way to do training. It is intensive and focused but it provides the ideal environment to learn the subject and pass the exams. Excellent food and trainers. Highly recommended."
Andrew Deacon, Cabinet Office.

SOX Certification Course Dates

Start	End	Availability
01/12/2008	04/12/2008	Finished
29/12/2008	01/01/2009	Finished
26/01/2009	29/01/2009	Waitlist
23/02/2009	26/02/2009	Waitlist
23/03/2009	26/03/2009	Limited availability
20/04/2009	23/04/2009	Limited availability

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