Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®)

Who is CIA for?

The CIA is ideal for those working or seeking a career in the fields of Internal Audit, Risk Management and other relevant fields. It is of interest to accountants, auditors, financial advisors, and financial managers, executives of listed companies and banks, and free-lancers.                     

Professional benefits of CIA

• Be qualified for professional responsibilities for any internal audit, anywhere in the world.
• Professional distinction from peers
• Increased career advancement opportunities and earning potential.
• Enhanced credibility, respect and trust.
• Entitlement to be listed in the global IIA Certification registry
• Right to use the CIA designation and social badging

CIA certification overview

CIA certification requires a candidate to:

• meet the eligibility requirements
• pass the three exam parts within three years
• maintain exam confidentiality
• agree to abide by the IIA’s Code of Ethics

The CIA exam has three parts that cover the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful internal auditing careers. 

Part 1 Exam: Internal Audit Fundamentals | Duration: 2.5 hours | 125 questions
Part 2 Exam: Internal Audit Engagement | Duration: 2.0 hours | 100 questions
Part 3 Exam: Internal Audit Function | Duration: 2.0 hours | 100 questions

The CIA exams are delivered in English through computer-based testing.

Once an application to the CIA program through the IIA is approved, a candidate has a 3-year eligibility period to pass the three CIA exams.

Eligibility requirements

• Education: A bachelor’s degree and good knowledge of the English language. (Candidates without a degree, and not in a degree program, may be considered eligible to apply if they already have five years of internal audit experience or the equivalent in related areas.)

• Experience: Candidates with a bachelor's degree must have a minimum of 24 months of internal auditing experience (or the equivalent in related areas) before the end of the three-year exam eligibility period.

CIA Syllabi

For more details about the material and skills covered, see the CIA exam syllabi from IIA.

Program Structure

This comprehensive exam preparation program is offered through a collaboration between Altium Training and the Hellenic Banking Institute.

CIA Part 1 – Internal Audit Fundamentals 

30 total teaching and revision hours (scheduled in evening and weekend hours)

CIA Part 2 – Internal Audit Engagement

30 total teaching and revision hours (scheduled in evening and weekend hours)

CIA Part 3 – Internal Audit Function

62 total teaching and revision hours (scheduled in evening and weekend hours)

All classes may be attended in person, live online, recorded online, or blended (a combination). All classes are taught in English.

Our tutors

Vasilis Xenakis is a Manager in the Accounting Sector of Eurobank SA, with over 14 years of experience in Accounting and Finance. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in establishing and managing the accounting, reporting, and profitability of the bank’s treasury products. He has also been actively involved in various loan securitization projects and currently oversees multiple aspects of the core accounting function.

In addition to his professional role, Vasilis has been an ACCA lecturer for the past four years. He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and holds a degree in Economics from the University of Piraeus.

George Louris is a Manager within the Digital Assurance Hub department of PwC Assurance in Greece. He has over 10 years of experience in business & systems analysis, IT security and assurance engagements across various sectors including CIPS, Telecoms, Financial Services, Shipping. George is Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), and he is a member of the ISACA Athens Chapter.  He has a MEng in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and Master in Business Administration (MBA) from the Hellenic Open University.

Tuition Fees

To be announced for 2025.