CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDITOR (CIA)
Master the Global Standard for Internal Audit Excellence and Certification Success
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 – 31 Jul 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors, demonstrating professionalism, credibility, and expertise in internal audit practices. This intensive course prepares candidates for the CIA exam by covering all three parts of the CIA syllabus with a focus on global standards, risk-based auditing, governance, and internal control.
Participants will receive a comprehensive review of IIA standards, best practices, exam techniques, and real-world scenarios, equipping them to confidently pass the exam and excel in professional internal audit roles.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Understand the scope and structure of the CIA certification exam
• Apply internal audit standards, governance principles, and risk management practices
• Analyze internal controls, audit planning, execution, and reporting methods
• Prepare effectively for exam success across all three parts of the CIA syllabus
• Strengthen skills in fraud detection, ethics, compliance, and assurance services
• Elevate internal audit functions aligned with international best practices
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the CIA Body of Knowledge
• Enhance your ability to lead and perform internal audits
• Receive structured exam preparation support for CIA certification
• Improve organizational audit effectiveness and credibility
• Join a global community of certified internal audit professionals
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Internal auditors seeking CIA certification
• Audit managers and supervisors
• Risk and compliance officers
• Finance and governance professionals
• Anyone preparing for the CIA exam or seeking to upgrade their audit expertise
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Mastery of IIA’s International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF)
• Proficiency in audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting techniques
• Skills in risk assessment and internal control evaluation
• Strong foundation for passing the CIA certification exam
• Enhanced credibility and career advancement in audit roles
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Stronger internal audit processes aligned with IIA standards
• Greater assurance and risk oversight capabilities
• Improved compliance and control evaluations
• Increased confidence in audit staff competencies
• Preparation of staff for professional certification and global recognition
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – CIA syllabus coverage and test-taking techniques
• Case Studies – Real-world audit scenarios and applications
• Workshops – Sample questions, exam drills, and knowledge checks
• Peer Exchange – CIA candidate discussions and experience sharing
• Tools – Study guides, mock exams, IIA standards checklists
Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: The Internal Audit Activity and Governance (CIA Part 1)
- Module 1: Foundations of Internal Auditing (07:30 – 09:30)
• Purpose, authority, and responsibility of internal audit
• IIA Code of Ethics and core principles - Module 2: Independence, Objectivity, and Governance (09:45 – 11:15)
• Organizational independence and auditor objectivity
• Governance principles and roles - Module 3: Risk Management and Controls (11:30 – 01:00)
• COSO ERM framework, types of controls - Module 4: Workshop – Ethics and Governance Quiz (02:00 – 03:30)
• Practice scenario-based questions and knowledge review
Day 2: Managing the Internal Audit Activity (CIA Part 1 Continued)
- Module 5: Planning and Resource Management (07:30 – 09:30)
• Audit planning, budgeting, and staffing - Module 6: Quality Assurance and Improvement Programs (09:45 – 11:15)
• QAIP framework and performance monitoring - Module 7: Managing Engagements (11:30 – 01:00)
• Supervision, communication, and team leadership - Module 8: Workshop – Build an Annual Audit Plan (02:00 – 03:30)
• Create a risk-based audit planning model
Day 3: Conducting Internal Audit Engagements (CIA Part 2)
- Module 9: Planning the Engagement (07:30 – 09:30)
• Objective, scope, resource needs, engagement plan - Module 10: Performing the Engagement (09:45 – 11:15)
• Interviewing, observation, and sampling techniques - Module 11: Communicating Results and Monitoring Progress (11:30 – 01:00)
• Report writing, follow-up, and stakeholder communication - Module 12: Workshop – Engagement Simulation (02:00 – 03:30)
• Perform mock fieldwork and prepare an audit memo
Day 4: Business Acumen, Fraud, and IT (CIA Part 3)
- Module 13: Business Acumen and Organizational Behavior (07:30 – 09:30)
• Strategic planning, change management, financial analysis - Module 14: Fraud Risks and Controls (09:45 – 11:15)
• Fraud types, red flags, investigation basics - Module 15: Information Technology and Cybersecurity (11:30 – 01:00)
• IT controls, cybersecurity frameworks, data governance - Module 16: Workshop – Fraud and IT Controls Quiz (02:00 – 03:30)
• Answer questions from CIA Part 3 domains
Day 5: CIA Exam Strategy and Final Review
- Module 17: Exam Structure, Question Types, and Techniques (07:30 – 09:30)
• Adaptive testing, time management, common pitfalls - Module 18: Final Mock Exams and Review (09:45 – 11:15)
• Timed practice across all three parts - Module 19: Exam Readiness and Study Planning (11:30 – 01:00)
• Personalized action plan and study tips - Module 20: Certification Pathway and Wrap-Up (02:00 – 03:30)
• IIA registration process and final Q&A
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Preparation, affirming their readiness to pass the CIA exam and contribute to effective, ethical, and value-added internal auditing practices aligned with international standards.