Certified Internal Auditor ( CIA )

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is the most prestigious professional qualification in its field, and it is the only internationally recognized and accepted internal audit certification. The Certified Internal Auditor title is issued by the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) and is the global benchmark that reflects the abilities and competencies internal audit practitioners are required to have.

The CIA community includes over 200,000 certified professionals from more than 170 countries. Getting the CIA certification is a mark of distinction on the world stage, allowing you to earn an extra $38,000 a year on average.

Why choose the CIA qualification?

Internal auditors seek the Certified Internal Auditor certification to:

• Enhance credibility and respect.

• Sharpen skills and proficiencies.

• Increase advancement and earning potential.

• Demonstrate understanding and commitment.

A CIA Qualification holder will be recognized as,

• A specialist with a thorough awareness of international standards for

• professional internal auditing practice (IPPF)

• A reputable and trustworthy internal auditor with a strong ethical foundation

• A professional well-versed in the leading techniques and standards of InternaL Audit and the IIA.

• A professional well-versed in Governance, Risk, and Control.

Course Outline

The CIA exam has balanced content throughout three exam sections, is aligned with the most recent International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and reflects current worldwide internal auditing practice.

Part I ‐ Essentials of Internal Auditing

• Foundations of Internal Auditing (15%)

• Independence and Objectivity (15%)

• Proficiency and Due Professional Care (18%)

• Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (7%)

• Governance, Risk Management, and Control (35%)

• Fraud Risks (10%)

Part II ‐ Practice of Internal Auditing

• Managing the Internal Audit Activity (20%)

• Planning the Engagement (20%)

• Performing the Engagement (40%)

• Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress (20%)

Part III ‐ Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing

• Business Acumen (35%)

• Information Security (25%)

• Information Technology (20%)

• Financial Management (20%)

Eligibility Criteria

Academic Qualifications

To be accepted into one of the IIA's certification programs, you must have an Associate's degree or above. A Foundation Degree, Diploma of Higher Education, Higher National Diploma, or three A-level diplomas with a grade of C or better are common counterparts.

Experience requirements

Academic level                   Relevant years of experience
MBA                                                  1 year
BBA                                                  2 year
Associate Degree/ 3 A level
Certificates (grade C or higher)        5 year

All documents (proof of schooling, character references, and identity) must be received and authorized by the IIA before an application may be granted.

Through a comprehensive program, our CIA training curriculum prepares you for Parts I, II, and III.

Each Part Comprises of:

• 6 tuition sessions  -   4 hours each

• 2 review sessions -  2 hours each

• 2 mock exams -  2.5 Hours each