Certifications
If success is measured by the impact you make, be certified for success with The IIA.
Why Should You Become Certified?
Earning a professional credential is essential to strengthening your knowledge base and be distinguished from your peers. Wherever your journey takes you, there is an IIA credential that can certify your success.
Join the elite group of CIAs
Learn about the value of the Certified Internal Audit designation and joining the global, esteemed group of CIAs.
Learn More About The CIALearn more about Certification Pricing
Demonstrate your aptitude and foundational knowledge of The IIA Standards. This designations is ideal for University students, rotational auditors and new auditors.
As the only globally recognized internal audit certification, becoming a Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®) is the optimum way to communicate knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively carry out professional responsibilities for any internal audit, anywhere in the world.
Updated to reflect the in-depth organizational knowledge and advanced skill sets that are required to provide effective risk management assurance to audit committees and executive management.
Steps to Certifications
From applying to testing, to passing and becoming certified. Find out what's involved in the certification process.
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Certification Handbook
Looking for more information? This handbook provides additional details on the policies and procedures along your certification journey.
Click here to downloadWhat prompted you to get the CIA (CRMA)?
Ms. Lina Xu-Fenz, CIA, CRMA
CAE Austria at Helvetia Versicherungen AG
IIA Austria Board Member
What would you say has been the greatest benefit(s) of having your CIA (CRMA)?
Ms. Lina Xu-Fenz, CIA, CRMA
CAE Austria at Helvetia Versicherungen AG
IIA Austria Board Member
On your journey to certification, what skills or knowledge did you gain that helped make you a better Internal Auditor?
Thanh (Alan) Nguyen, CIA, CRMA
Internal Audit Director of R.E.E Corporation
What advice would you give to someone who is unsure about whether or not they should achieve the CIA (or CRMA)?