Qualifications and CPD

For every step of your career, the IIA provides the right qualification for the professional internal auditor. Requiring a combination of study and work experience to produce competence across a range of areas, the qualifications provide recognition of individual ability and commitment to high standards of work and integrity through adherence to a code of ethics and professional standards.

The IIA offers a portfolio of qualifications providing a structured pathway for your career as an internal auditor:

IIA Diploma in Internal Audit Practice

IIA Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing and Management

IIA Certificate in Internal Audit and Business Risk

IIA Qualification in Computer Auditing

Consultation on IIA Certificate in IT Auditing

Exemptions
Certain qualifications, or prior experience may entitle you to an exemption from one or more of the examinations. You may even be allowed direct entry onto the Advanced Diploma qualification. For more information click here.

Student membership
Unless you are an existing voting member you must join as a student member of the IIA before registering on a qualification.  For details of how to do this please click here.

NUS associate cards for IIA students
All IIA members studying for any of our qualifications are eligible to apply for NUS Associate card. For further details and to apply please click here.

New CPD programme
The IIA is developing a new CPD programme for all members, including affiliate and group members but excluding retired members. For more information click here.
 

Qualifications