CIA Certification | Certified Internal Auditor Course

Career After CIA Certification

Internal auditors are in high demand at public and private companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies at all levels.

IIA Stats

2,00,000+
Members

170+
Countries

Annual Salary

Position	Avg Salary
Internal Auditor	$59,329
Internal Auditing Manager	$101,574
Auditor	$57,357
Quality Assurance Manager	$81,083
Senior Manager Auditor	$123,564
Internal Audit Director	$132,936
Source: www.payscale.com

Top Hiring Companies

Why CIA Certification?

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.

The CIA US is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors, that separates you from other general professions.

According to the IIA’s Internal Audit Compensation study, the candidates with the CIA US Certification earn 40% more than their non-certified peers.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment of internal auditors in the global market to grow 10% from years 2020-2026.

CIA Certification Course

Internal auditors are in high demand by organizations in virtually every industry and category, the career path for a CIA professional is relatively linear, due to the specialization of the role. Some internal auditors can and do cross-over to broader management or accounting roles, of course, but in general, the career path is one of seniority and experience.

CIA Course Content:

CIA Part 1: Essentials of Internal Auditing

Independence and Objectivity (15%)

Proficiency and Due Professional Care (18%)

Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (7%)

Governance, Risk Management and Control (35%)

Fraud Risks (10%)

CIA-Part 2: Practice of Internal Auditing

Planning the Engagement (20%)

Performing the Engagement (40%)

Communicating Engagement Results and Monitoring Progress (20%)

CIA Part 3: Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing

Information Security (25%)

Information Technology (20%)

Financial Management (20%)

CIA Course Benefits:

The CIA – (Certified Internal Auditor) certification is offered by the IIA – (Institute of Internal Auditors). CIA Certification is the most sought after Global Certification for Internal Auditors. By getting Certified as a CIA, you:

Demonstrate your proficiency with Internal Staff and External Clients

Develop your knowledge of best practices in the Industry

Demonstrate your Proficiency and Professionalism

Lay a foundation for continued Improvement and Advancement in your Career

Eligibility Criteria:

To Register for the certification and take exams, candidate must hold one of the following:

(If you don’t meet the criteria it doesn’t stop you studying towards the CIA – you can take the CIA training Program at any time and then apply once you become eligible.)

Before candidate can be awarded the CIA designation, candidate must also have some experience of working in Internal Audit or a related role. Candidate must hold one of the following

CIA Certification Exam Structure:

Part	Course Contents	MCQs	Exam Duration
Part-1	Essentials of Internal Auditing	125 (MCQs)	2.50 Hours (150 Minutes)
Part-2	Practice of Internal Auditing	100 (MCQs)	2.00 Hours (120 Minutes)
Part-3	Business Knowledge for Internal Auditing	100 (MCQs)	2.00 Hours (120 Minutes)

CIA exam can be given at Pearson VUE Testing centres any time during the year throughout the world. For more details please view https://home.pearsonvue.com/Test-takers.aspx.

CIA Certification Cost:

The following Certification Fees are payable to IIA USA.
The Exam Fees are payable when you book your respective Exams.

Pricing	Non members	Global Members	Special Pricing for IIA India Members
Application Fee	$ 240	$ 120	$ 86
CIA P1	$ 445	$ 310	$ 221
CIA P2	$ 415	$ 280	$ 199
CIA P3	$ 415	$ 280	$ 199

Comparison with Other Professional Certifications

Certification	CIA US	CPA US	CMA US	CISA US	ACCA UK
Administered by	Institute of Internal auditors – IIA USA	American Institute of Certified public Accountant – AICPA USA	Institute of Management Accountants – IMA USA	Information Systems Audit and Control Association – ISACA USA	Association of Chartered Certified Accountants – ACCA UK
No. of Papers/Exam	3	4	2	1	13
Duration	6-12 Months	12-18 Months	6-9 Months	3-6 Months	2-3 Years
Paper pattern	MCQs	MCQs & Task based Simulations	MCQs & Essay type questions	MCQs	MCQs, Scenario Based & Case Studies
Syllabus	Internal Audit, Internal Control, Business Acumen, IT & Security	Auditing, Taxation, Financial Reporting, Costing, Economics, IT Security	Management Accounting, Costing, Financial Management	Information System Audit	Auditing, Accounting, Taxation, Costing, Corporate Law, Financial Management
Exemptions	No Exemptions	No Exemptions	No Exemptions	No Exemptions	Upto 9 Papers Exemptions

Who should become a Certified Internal Auditor?

Looking to gain Credibility and Respect

Higher Salary

CIAs are in high demand and you could be one of them

Boost your resume

Job positions after CIA

Internal Auditor
Senior Internal Auditor
Internal Audit Director
Auditing Specialist
Risk Assessment Specialist
Chief Manager – Internal Audit
Internal Control Auditor
Lead Internal Auditor
Risk Manager
Chief Audit Executive
Chief Risk Officer
Chief Compliance Officer

Why Delphi?

Certified & Professional Trainers

Our faculties are qualified & industry experts with significant experience in their domain.

Live Instructor Led Training

We conduct live classes through GoToMeeting, Zoom and other live meeting software.

Cloud e-learning portal

Get live class notifications, view class recordings, or practice questions all in one access.

Flexible Batch Timings

All our batch schedules are designed to support work while you study principle.

Placement Assistance

We guide you to benefit from the newly acquired global professional certification.

Reputed Study Materials

We provide internationally reputed study materials with our customized success slides.

How to Become a CIA?

Register

Start Preparation

Start your CIA Exam preparation with our Instructor led live classes and practice questions through our e-learning portal.

Schedule Exams

Our consultant will help you to schedule the examinations in your nearest Pearson View Exam center and complete all the formalities.

Pass the CIA Exam

Pass all the 3 parts of the CIA Exams and then apply for the CIA Certification from the IIA.

CIA Course Trainer

Shyam Sarrof

CPA (USA), CMA (USA), ACA, ACMA, CS, CFA, ACTM, MBA, B Com (H)

Shyam is a versatile scholar and trainer, possessing a hard-core Advisory, Control & Risk Management experience of more than 22 years.Read More

Avijit Goswami

CPA (USA), CMA (USA), FCS, FCMA, LLB, CFA, M.Com.

Mr. Avijit Goswami, an educationist possessing the qualities of a leader has come back to India to launch his education venture Read More

Certified & Professional Trainers

Our faculties are qualified & industry experts with significant experience in their domain.

CIA Course Highlights

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4,000+ Exam Success Slides
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100+ Hours of Live Online Training
Study Material & Exam Kits
4,000+ Exam Success Slides
5,000+ Practice Questions
Access to Delphi eLearning Portal
24*7 Support
Mock Test
Free Career Guidance
Revision Class before Exam

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100+ Hours of Personalised Training
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4,000+ Exam Success Slides
5,000+ Practice Questions
Access to Delphi eLearning Portal
24*7 Support
Mock Test
Free Career Guidance
Revision Class before Exam

CIA Course FAQs

Frequently asked questions for CIA Course

Are the CIA requirements different in countries around the world?

With the exception of a few designated countries, CIA requirements are the same for all candidates.

How many years do I have to complete all three parts of the CIA exam?

Candidates have 3 years to complete the program.

How CIA results will be determined?

The CIA Exam provides a scaled score that is between 250 and 750 points. You need a 600 to pass.
Note: 600 does NOT translate to 70%. It is simply a score and not a percentage of anything.
Your preliminary exam results are provided immediately when you finish your exam. Official results will be emailed within 24 to 48 hours.
You need to get at least 75% of the questions overall in order to be guaranteed to pass.
You may pass with a score as low as 70% if your exam was considered to be more difficult than the average exam.

How to Register in IIA’s Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS)?

CCMS is The IIA’s system for registering for the CIA exams, uploading required documents, and maintaining your certification. You will need to create a profile and submit the required information and then navigate to the “Complete a Form” section. In the “Complete a Form” section, you need to click on the CIA program and follow the steps to complete your application process.
You must pay the application fee when you are applying for the CIA program. You should not register for the CIA program until 6-8 weeks before you are ready to take your first exam.
The IIA approves candidate’s applications for three years. If a candidate did not complete the certification process within three years, he or she loses any fees paid and any exams passed. There is also a one-time 12-month extension available for a fee.

Becoming an IIA Member is mandatory or optional?

In most countries, candidates do not have to be a member of the IIA to take the CIA Exams. However, it is encouraged and recommended because the overall cost of registration for the exams is lower if you are an IIA member.
In some countries, candidates are required to be IIA members to take the CIA exams. Candidates should contact their local institute to verify the requirements.
Click to open the IIA Membership page on The IIA website https://na.theiia.org/membership.

Can I reschedule an exam? If so, then how?

You can reschedule your exam through Pearson VUE’s online system or by contacting their customer service team. There are fees associated with this and limits.

Do I need to take the CIA Exam parts in order?

No. You may take them in any order.

When are CIA exam scores released?

Unofficial results are available immediately after the exam is completed. Official results can be found on the IIA website after 1-2 days.

How do I register for the CIA Certification?

Below mentioned steps need to follow to register for CIA Examination;

Join the IIA
Pay Membership Fees
Register and pay Exam Fees
Acknowledgement of Registration
Schedule your Examination
Appear for the Exam

Who are the Trainers?

Our trainers are Qualified CIA (USA), CPA (USA), CISA (US), CMA (US), and ACCA having more than 20+ Industry Experiences as well as having experience of teaching for more than 10 years.

How does the make-up session work for those who miss online CIA classes?

A student may miss not more than the three first CIA classes of the batch he/she wishes to enrol for. Make-up sessions will be provided for all missed CIA classes.

What is the CIA Exam deadline?

There is no deadline for CIA exam can be given anytime during the year

Why Delphi vs other service providers?

We at Delphi has our own proven methodology – we do not follow competitors and other service providers as we believe in delivering education and make careers which is associated with value addition.

What happens if I do not pass in first attempt?

In Delphi, the teaching aim is to make careers and not to only earn money. If the candidate attends the lecture, he will pass based on our learning pattern. If he is not successful, we do not leave our student and we offer re-take in the up-coming sessions.

What CIA course material will be provided?

You will be provided with live CIA classes and access to online course materials:

Practice MCQs
Study Plan
Success Slides
Mock Exams
5 Hours CIA mock and revision Session Online.

Pass Promise by Delphi?

Delphi promises success in your CIA Exam, however if you are unsuccessful, you can avail the pass promise and attend the next batch free of cost.

Will assistance being provided for CIA Certification registration and examination?

Yes, Delphi acts as a complete guide for those aspiring to achieve the CIA qualification.

When is the CIA Exam Offered?

The CIA Exam is offered on demand year-round. Candidates must schedule their exam within 180 days of registering for the exam.

What is the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) examination?

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is designed by the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA). It is a globally recognized internal auditor certification. This certifications aims to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively carry out professional responsibilities for any internal audit, anywhere in the world.

Where can I take the CIA Exam?

The CIA Examination is offered at Pearson VUE testing centers. Most Pearson VUE test centers are open five or six days in week and offer daily time slots for the exam.

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CIA Course Reviews

Sangeetha Abraham

CIA

I would like to thank Delphi Tutorials and Shyam Sir. The concepts were succinctly clear in the sessions covered. Appreciate the direction and focus topics very well explained by Shyam Sir. The discussions around relevant topics very really insightful in understanding Risks and controls

Syed Aun

CIA

Attended CIA Coaching. I had wonderful experience in delphi star training.Teachers and staff are very cooperative. Additional classes were also as per students need Best place to study with excellent faculty

Ali

CIA

The best CIA Part 1 + 2 Training I have taken to date. Before this I had failed self-studying using Gleim, PRC, and Hock. I 100% recommend this course from Delphi. The Instructor challenges you so that you conceptually understand the topics and are able to apply them.

Ahlam Naser

CIA

I have taken CIA Course, is a very good learning experience. Enjoy the audit cycle. I learned a lot and developed my skills as a work

Ashar Anis Rao

It has been good experience with Delphi. Management was prompt in resolving our concerns. The trainer was really good and has delivered well.

Franky Fernandes

I am writing to say I am very happy with the kind of training and instruction provided by Mr. Naresh. It’s been over two months that he has been training me and he is very well versed in his subject. The way of teaching is very impressive.

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