Prepare for All Three CIA Exam Parts with a Structured Online Study System
Prepare for the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) credential through a structured online CIA course with live online classes, recordings, Gleim CIA Review resources, 5,000+ practice questions, mock exams and an AI-powered LMS. EduDelphi is an IIA Approved Learning Partner; The IIA controls official eligibility, application, examination and certification.
CIA and The IIA: what is the difference?
The CIA is the Certified Internal Auditor credential. The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA) governs the official programme, including eligibility, application, assessment, experience verification and certification. EduDelphi provides independent CIA exam preparation as an IIA Approved Learning Partner.
Prepare with IIA Learning Partner Support and Gleim CIA Review Resources
EduDelphi combines trainer-led CIA preparation with structured study resources, question practice, mock exams and guided revision across all three exam parts. The IIA governs the official CIA programme, eligibility, examination and certification.
IIA Approved Learning PartnerStructured support for the official CIA pathway
Prepare with a provider supporting candidates through current syllabus coverage, exam preparation and practical guidance on the official IIA route.
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Gleim-supported preparationGleim CIA Review resources across all three parts
Combine EduDelphi faculty guidance and LMS support with full Gleim CIA Review access, including digital books, study planner, video lectures, quizzes, test bank, question practice and performance analytics.
Confirm your CIA package inclusionsChoose CIA when internal audit, controls and assurance are central to your next role
CIA preparation is designed for professionals building recognised internal-audit capability, not simply collecting another finance credential.
Internal audit professionals
You plan engagements, test controls, report findings, support audit quality or work toward senior internal-audit responsibilities.
External audit, risk and controls professionals
You want to move toward in-house audit, GRC, internal controls, compliance assurance or audit-management work.
Audit and risk teams
Your organisation needs a structured development route for internal auditors, controls teams, risk specialists or emerging audit leaders.
When another route may fit better
CIA is broad internal-audit preparation across governance, risk, controls, engagements and audit-function practice. If your work is specifically IT audit, fraud investigation or a different specialist discipline, another credential may be a better first choice.
A complete CIA preparation and revision system
The AI-powered LMS gives working professionals one organised place to return to between live sessions: recordings, notes, mind maps, infographics, concise explainers, question practice, mock feedback and revision priorities.
- Live online faculty-led CIA classes with recordings.
- 5,000+ practice questions, part-wise mocks and exam strategy.
- Full Gleim CIA Review access: books, planner, videos, quizzes, test bank and performance analytics.
- AI-powered LMS with notes, mind maps, infographics and targeted revision support.
- Guidance for official IIA processes, CCMS and exam scheduling.
- Self-paced, one-to-one and customised corporate options with scheduled faculty support.
CIA Syllabus: Parts 1, 2 & 3 Topics and Exam Weightings
The CIA route has three distinct exam parts. Our teaching, Gleim-supported practice and mock review map to the active IIA syllabus, including the official topic weightings below.
CIA PART 1 Internal Audit Fundamentals
Part 1 establishes the principles that guide sound internal-audit work: purpose, mandate, ethics, governance, risk, controls and fraud risk.
- Foundations of Internal Auditing35%
- Ethics and Professionalism20%
- Governance, Risk Management, and Control30%
- Fraud Risks15%
CIA PART 2 Internal Audit Engagement
Part 2 moves through the engagement lifecycle: defining scope, assessing risk, gathering evidence, analysing findings, supervising work and communicating with stakeholders.
- Engagement Planning50%
- Information Gathering, Analysis, and Evaluation40%
- Engagement Supervision and Communication10%
CIA PART 3 Internal Audit Function
Part 3 focuses on how an internal-audit function is run: operations, planning, quality and communicating results through to monitoring.
- Internal Audit Operations25%
- Internal Audit Plan15%
- Quality of the Internal Audit Function15%
- Engagement Results and Monitoring45%
The IIA’s active 2025 CIA syllabus is subject to change. View the current CIA syllabus from The IIA.
Understand the CIA route before you commit
EduDelphi can explain the route and help you plan preparation. The IIA reviews the official application, supporting documents and eligibility route.
Review your education, qualifications and audit-related experience.
Plan the supporting evidence required for your official application.
Use The IIA’s certification system once your route is clear.
Book each approved exam part through the official IIA process.
What are the CIA eligibility requirements?
Master’s degree: candidates can sit the CIA exams before completing the required experience; The IIA currently requires one year of qualifying experience for certification. Bachelor’s degree: the current requirement is two years. Active IAP: active Internal Audit Practitioner holders receive a Part 1 waiver and complete Parts 2 and 3, while still meeting the applicable CIA experience requirement. Without a degree: candidates can enter through the IAP route, but The IIA currently requires five years of qualifying experience for CIA certification.
Check current CIA eligibility and application requirements from The IIA.
CIA Exam Format: Questions, Duration and Official Scheduling
Exam formats are controlled by The IIA and can change. The figures below reflect the current three-part CIA structure.
150, 120 and 120 minutes
Part 1 allows 2.5 hours. Parts 2 and 3 allow 2 hours each. Practice should build both reasoning quality and pacing.
180 days for each exam registration
The IIA states that an exam registration is valid for 180 days, or until the programme expiration date if that is sooner. Do not wait until your registration is close to expiry to schedule.
You do not have to take Part 1 first
The IIA does not prescribe an exam-part order. Your best sequence can depend on your background, preparation and planned study route.
Plan approximately 8–12 weeks for each CIA part
EduDelphi’s structured study route is commonly planned over around 8–12 weeks per part, depending on the active batch, your work calendar, prior audit experience and intended exam date.
How long does the full CIA journey take? Candidates preparing for all three parts may spread their study over several months. This is an EduDelphi preparation estimate, not an official IIA completion requirement; The IIA gives approved candidates three years to complete the programme requirements.
Prefer a more flexible study route?
A recording-led or self-paced CIA route can support candidates who cannot commit to fixed live-class timings, with LMS access, full Gleim CIA Review resources, question practice, mocks and scheduled faculty support.
Check whether a one-part route may apply
Current Challenge pathways include eligible CPA/CA holders and active CISA holders. The IIA also has a 2026 pilot pathway for professionals with 10+ years of qualifying internal-audit or related experience; confirm the current official criteria and testing window before committing.
Online CIA Course Fees & Official IIA Certification Costs
Your EduDelphi training investment and official IIA-side costs are separate. We explain the preparation route clearly and direct you to the current official reference before payment.
Choose the learning route that fits your work schedule
Request current guidance for live cohort, self-paced, one-to-one or corporate preparation. We will explain delivery, faculty support, Gleim support, LMS resources, questions, mocks and payment options.
Check the current programme cost before payment
Current US, Canada and select-country references list a CIA application at US$120 for members or US$240 for non-members; Part 1 at US$310 / US$445; and Parts 2 and 3 at US$280 / US$415 respectively.
National Institute pricing, membership, taxes and local conditions can differ. These costs are governed by The IIA, not EduDelphi.
View current official CIA pricingWhere Can CIA Certification Support Your Career?
CIA learning strengthens an audit and assurance narrative around governance, risk, controls, engagements and audit-function leadership. It does not guarantee a role, promotion or salary outcome.
CIA vs CISA vs CPA: Which Certification Fits Your Career?
Choose by the responsibility you want to build, rather than by acronym popularity.
CIA
Primary focus: Internal audit, governance, risk, controls and assurance across the full audit lifecycle.
Best fit: Internal auditors, controls professionals and audit leaders.
CISA
Primary focus: IT audit, information-systems controls and technology assurance.
Best fit: IT auditors, technology-risk and systems-assurance professionals.
CPA / CA
Primary focus: Accounting, reporting, external assurance and broader finance capability.
Best fit: Accounting and external-audit professionals building a broader finance route.
Explore CISA course preparation or online CPA training when your role direction is more technology-assurance or accounting-led.
Corporate CIA Training for Global Internal-Audit Teams
Corporate CIA cohorts help audit, controls, risk and compliance teams build stronger shared understanding across the full audit lifecycle.
- Customised live delivery around organisational workloads and time zones.
- Case-led discussion that connects the syllabus to audit planning, evidence and reporting.
- Part-wise preparation pacing, mock reviews and revision planning.
- Options for distributed teams, private cohorts and manager-level progress visibility.
Preparation led by internal-audit teaching and practitioner experience
Shyam Sarrof
CPA (USA), CMA (USA), ACA, ACMA, CS, CFA, ACTM, MBA, B.Com (H)
Shyam connects internal-audit standards, risk, controls and audit judgement to the work professionals encounter in real assurance environments.
Avijit Goswami
CPA (USA), CMA (USA), FCS, FCMA, LLB, CFA, M.Com
Avijit helps learners translate broad audit, risk and control concepts into a structured approach to CIA exam questions and professional decision-making.
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Questions global CIA learners ask before starting
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