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Become an Internal Audit Practitioner (IAP)
Earn your Internal Audit Practitioner™ (IAP™) designation through the CIA part 1 exam and demonstrate your aptitude and foundational knowledge of The IIA Standards.
The IAP syllabi and exam have changed
Candidates pursuing the IAP designation will become certified by taking the CIA Part 1 exam.
The IAP is now a permanent designation with 20 hours of annual CPE required beginning in 2026.
The IAP exam is now available through a test center-only delivery model. Online proctoring has been discontinued to preserve the integrity of IIA certification programs and enhance the testing experience for all candidates.
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Become a Certified Internal Auditor
Since 1974, there has only been one internal audit designation that has garnered global recognition, career advancement, and professional credibility – the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®)
Did you know?
CIA is the certification, most valued by employers of internal audit professionals. Join the over 185,000 CIAs in 170+ countries awarded the designation that adds immeasurable distinction with only three letters.*
*Source: The IIA’s 2021 Internal Audit Leadership Survey
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Elevate risk assurance. Arrive ahead.
The Certification in Risk Management Assurance® (CRMA®) focuses on the key elements to unlocking internal audit’s full potential, and validates one’s ability to provide advice and assurance on risk management to audit committees and executive management.
Why should you pursue the CRMA® Certification?
Become a risk expert
Be the go-to risk management resource for executive management and your audit committee.
Gain value
As a trusted advisor focusing on strategic organizational risks and providing forward-looking ways to enhance governance, risk management and control processes.
Earn more
The CRMA designation increases career-advancing opportunities.
