The Internal Audit Practitioner designation is designed as a pathway into the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) programme to accommodate those who are just starting in the profession, will only be in the profession for a short amount of time, and/or those who don’t possess a degree or do not yet have enough experience to enter the full CIA programme.
You will have two years to complete the Internal Audit Practitioner exam from the date you are approved into the programme.
When you have completed and passed the exam, you will be awarded the Internal Audit Practitioner designation, which will remain active for three years.
The Internal Audit Practitioner designation is not designed to be held indefinitely and will expire after three years. During these three years no continuing professional education (CPE) is required.
Whilst your Internal Audit Practitioner designation remains active, you can apply for the CIA programme.
If you don’t apply for the CIA within three years your Internal Audit Practitioner designation will no longer be active, and you will need to meet the educational eligibility requirements.
It is important to note that you will need five years’ experience to claim the CIA designation, but only a maximum of three years to complete it:
If you don’t have two years’ experience before applying for the CIA, you will still be approved on the CIA programme, however there is a risk of not being able to claim the designation once you have completed the three exams.
If you are based in the UK and Ireland, and are not yet a member of the Chartered IIA, you must join us as a student member to access the programme.
If you are already a member of the Chartered IIA or a member with your local Institute based outside of the UK and Ireland, you must complete our affiliate member form to access the programme.
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If you are enrolled on the Internal Audit Practitioner apprenticeship, you will study this certification as part of your programme. Your training provider will be able to advise about when you'll be ready to start your tuition.
The Internal Audit Practitioner designation has been designed to be the first step to becoming professionally recognised and provides access to the CIA for non-graduates.
There are no education or experience requirements. However, you will need to hold a valid Government issued ID, for example a valid passport or driving licence. Without this, you won't be able to sit your exam and complete the programme.
If you hold an undergraduate degree, you may wish to consider direct entry to the CIA certification. Click here for more details.
Students will be introduced to the core elements of the International Professional Practices Framework and the International Standards.
The syllabus for the Internal Audit Practitioner designation is divided into five syllabus domains, each dealing with a set of standards:
Click here to download the full syllabus.
UK Candidates
Item |
Fee |
Application fee for all new members (one-off fee) |
£137 (VAT exempt) |
Student membership |
£217 p.a (VAT exempt) |
Tuition fee |
£1050 + VAT |
Application fee payable to IIA Global |
$75 |
Exam fee payable to IIA Global |
$150 |
Candidates based outside of the UK and Ireland.
You can choose to pay for the tuition, application and exam fees as one fee and we will register you with IIA Global, or you can choose to pay for the tuition only and register with IIA Global directly for the application and exam - whichever suits you.
Item |
Fee |
Application fee for all new members (one-off fee) |
£137 (VAT exempt) |
Student membership |
£217 p.a (VAT exempt) |
Tuition, application and exam fee - we will register you with IIA Global |
€1,430 (incl. admin fee)* |
Tuition fee only - register for the application and exam fee directly with IIA Global (please see below). |
€1,200 |
Application fee payable to IIA Global |
$75 |
Exam fee payable to IIA Global |
$150 |
*If your organisation is in the EU and is funding your training, please supply us with a VAT number. You will not be liable for VAT and it will not be included in your invoice.
*If you are personally funding your training, then you will be invoiced in Euros and UK VAT (20%) will be added to your invoice for the application, exam and admin fee. No VAT will be added for the tuition programme.
We provide all the support you need to make a success of the exams.
We have put in place a comprehensive blended learning solution, incorporating social learning, tutor support and online virtual classes. More detailed information regarding study support for the designation can be found in our Student section.
We have a new cohort starting every six to eight weeks. Below is a list of our upcoming scheduled sessions commencing:
2023/24 |
2 October 2023 |
6 November 2023 |
8 January 2024 |
Enrolment for the sessions closes two weeks before the due start date, and you will be able to access the online content one week before the official start date. You will need to be a current member to access the online content.
Read more about our study support.
To pass the Internal Audit Practitioner exam, you need to sit one two-hour multiple choice exam. The exam can be undertaken at one of over 100 Pearson Vue centres in the UK and Ireland, or can be done online.