Course Components
| The IIA's CIA Learning System is a comprehensive professional
development and CIA exam preparation program. It combines printed textbooks
and interactive online learning software to deliver a customized CIA review course. In July 2010, The IIA expanded the content to provide more in-depth review, updated topics to align with international professional practices, and launched a French version of the program. |
Interactive Online Review, Testing, and Resources
To solidify the internal audit topics covered in the printed materials, you will have easy access to a variety of interactive online learning tools. The Web-based CIA testing tools include hundreds of questions designed to help you apply what you’ve studied in the modules and test your retention.
- Pre-test offered at the beginning of each part will gauge your initial level of knowledge and help set a CIA study plan focused on topics that require the most improvement.
- Section-specific quizzes will test your comprehension and retention of internal audit topics with quick and extended quizzes.
- Post-tests offered at the end of each part will gauge the knowledge you’ve gained and areas that require further study.
- Flashcards and glossary will help you review key internal audit terms and definitions.
- Progress report will track your activities and scores.
- Resource Center provides additional reference and feedback opportunities.
- CIA Practice Exam will help you build confidence using the computer-based CIA exam software before you enter the test center.
Comprehensive Print Materials
The IIA's CIA Learning System includes printed modules that correspond to the four parts of the CIA exam and provide the framework for your successful CIA exam preparation. This extensive content is organized by sections so you can tailor your CIA studies to areas that require additional study.
- Read and learn the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) syllabus in a concise, easy-to-understand format.
- Use books as reference materials for years to come.
- Materials align with international professional practices to ensure you have the most current knowledge.
The IIA's CIA Learning System
The IIA's CIA Learning System is a premier quality CIA review course designed to meet the unique needs of busy internal audit professionals. Developed under the guidance of CIA-certified industry experts, this program will provide you with the study tools necessary to successfully prepare for the CIA exam in the time frame and learning format that best suit you.
- Comprehensive training: Interactive print and online study tools provide intensive, comprehensive preparation for the CIA exam and practical career training.
- Current topics: These CIA study materials have been updated to be align with international professional practices to ensure you stay current with the global internal auditing profession and are prepared for the CIA exam.
- Flexible scheduling: The print- and Web-based format allows you to study when and where it’s most convenient.
- Customized study plan: Develop a CIA study plan with My CIA Review Plan. Customize your plan to concentrate on the areas that require the most improvement based on the results of your online pre-test.
- Expert development: Materials were developed by CIA-certified subject matter experts, ensuring that the content is current and relevant to the CIA exam.
- Professional challenges: The IIA's CIA Learning System challenges you to separate audit theory from audit practice and application.
- Comprehensive Instructor-led Courses: For an in-depth study of all related CIA topics under the guidance of an expert instructor, enroll in a live or online Comprehensive Instructor-led Course offered by select chapters, international institutes, and participating colleges and universities.
- CIA Refresher Seminars: After completing The IIA's CIA Learning System self-directed and/or instructor-led course, reinforce your knowledge, clarify topics, and build exam-day confidence by attending a live or online CIA Refresher Seminar.
- Virtual Seminars: Comprehensive Instructor-led Courses are also offered via a virtual classroom at select times throughout the year and for specific CIA exam parts. Watch for new virtual seminars available in 2011!
