We offer several routes to becoming globally recognised as a professional internal auditor. We’re here to support you every step of the way as you shape your professional journey.
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If you’re new to internal audit or a related field or have some experience and are hoping to improve your knowledge, then the practitioner stage is right for you.
A designation designed to support new internal auditors as they take their first step toward becoming professionally recognised.
If you're already an internal auditor, then becoming a certified professional offers you a global benchmark certification as a professional internal auditor. This gives you a firm foundation on which to build your career in internal auditing.
A globally recognised certification that provides a firm foundation for a career in internal auditing. Becoming certified is also a prerequisite to becoming chartered.
Our Chartered designation is the benchmark for leaders of the profession and is designed for CAEs who contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation by setting strategic objectives for internal audit and the organisation.
There are two routes to becoming a chartered professional:
If you're already a Certified Internal Auditor, then you can achieve chartered status by taking the two learning programmes and exams and completing the Professional Conferral.
If you are currently a CAE or similar, you can take a competency-based assessment to demonstrate your strategic leadership ability and commitment to the professionalisation of internal auditing.
A real job with structured training, comprising two routes – level 4 and level 7. Great for young students and employers/practitioners looking to build their teams.
A practical, accredited modular course, providing a thorough grounding in the practice and principles of audit, governance, risk, and assurance.
The Global IIA have announced that they are withdrawing the Qualification in Internal Audit Leadership and consequently we are no longer taking any enrolments.
This certification is designed for internal auditors and risk management professionals who provide risk assurance, governance, quality assurance, or control self-assessment.
Please note: To apply for the CCSA, CGAP, CFSA or CRMA you must register via IIA Global's candidate certification system. You will need your Global ID number. Please contact us if you don't know what it is.