Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Prep

Master the International Professional Practices Framework and pass all three parts of the IIA Certified Internal Auditor exam with confidence.

This comprehensive preparation program aligns directly with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) three-part CIA syllabus and Global Internal Audit Standards. Candidates systematically build proficiency across internal audit foundations, engagement execution, organizational governance, information security, and financial management. Designed for aspiring and practicing professionals, this course equips candidates with the technical acumen and test-taking strategies required to achieve the CIA credential. Every lesson includes tutor notes, a video, a hands-on lab, exercises and a 12-question quiz you must pass at 80%, followed by a pooled final exam and free and paid practice tests. Erudex is independent and not affiliated with The IIA.

120h Certificate available

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Curriculum

One complete track with its own final exam and certificate.

8 modules aligned to the official exam/course outline, with a pooled final exam (80% to pass).

Examine the core mission, mandatory guidance, and ethical requirements governing the inter

1.1 The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) Structure and Authority Lab75 min
1.2 The IIA Code of Ethics: Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, and Competency Lab75 min
1.3 Organizational Independence and Individual Objectivity in Practice Lab75 min
1.4 Proficiency and Due Professional Care Expectations Lab75 min
1.5 Developing and Maintaining a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) Lab75 min

You will learn to

Demonstrate compliance with the IIA's Global Internal Audit Standards and Code of Ethics across all audit activities.
Evaluate governance structures, enterprise risk management frameworks, and internal control mechanisms.
Plan, conduct, supervise, and communicate outcomes for risk-based assurance and advisory engagements.
Assess IT environments, cybersecurity postures, business continuity plans, and data analytics tools used in audit engagements.
Apply managerial accounting, corporate finance, and strategic management concepts to business operational audits.

Prerequisites

• An accredited bachelor's degree or active student status meeting the IIA eligibility criteria.
• Basic foundational knowledge of general business operations, accounting principles, and organizational governance.

Format

40 lessons · ~120 hours · 80-question exam

Careers this prepares you for

Internal Auditor

How you study

Every lesson pairs an in-depth video with written notes, key takeaways, a hands-on lab, exercises and a quiz. Work at your own pace, then sit the final examination for your Erudex certificate.

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Prep

Curriculum

Module 1Module 1: Foundations of Internal Auditing and the IPPF

Module 2Module 2: Governance, Risk Management, and Control (Part 1)

Module 3Module 3: Managing the Internal Audit Function (Part 2)

Module 4Module 4: Engagement Planning and Risk Assessment (Part 2)

Module 5Module 5: Engagement Execution, Evidence, and Communication (Part 2)

Module 6Module 6: Business Acumen and Organizational Strategy (Part 3)

Module 7Module 7: Information Technology and Information Security (Part 3)

Module 8Module 8: Financial Management and Accounting Concepts (Part 3)

Careers this prepares you for

How you study