To prepare for the CIA exam, I enrolled in a local IIA CIA Learning System course. In addition to classroom instruction and discussion, I used all of the Learning System study tools to create a study plan and work through online pre-tests, readings and chapter quizzes. Thanks to a committed study effort and a solid exam strategy, I was able to achieve one of the top scores on the CIA exam in 2016.

I’d definitely recommend The IIA’s CIA Learning System to CIA candidates.  For me, they were the best way to study and helped me to earn the A.J. Hans Spoel Silver Medal award for the 2nd highest score on the CIA exam in 2014.

I wanted to pursue CIA certification to move up in my career and demonstrate my commitment and expertise to clients and employers. As a busy, working parent, I had to use my limited free time well as I prepared for the exams. I started by setting an exam date goal, scheduling one day each weekend to study, then used The IIA’s CIA Learning System practice tests to identify my areas of strength and those topics I needed to spend more time studying. By the time I had studied all the topics and taken all the practice tests, I was very comfortable with the exam format, which helped a lot when taking the actual exams.