CIA  Certification Testing ANNOUNCEMENT —  originally released December 28, 2007          

The IIA is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its certification program. Beginning in May 2008, certification testing will be available on a year-round basis through the new computer-based testing (CBT) process. Originally scheduled for roll-out in February 2008 with pre-determined testing windows, CBT will now go live in May 2008, with no testing-window constraints. This means that certification candidates will be able to take full advantage of computer-based testing anytime throughout the year in multiple languages.

To further enhance the CBT process, The IIA has contracted with an industry-leading software vendor to deliver a high-quality registration and application process, resulting in a more complete launch. “By slightly delaying CBT roll-out,” says IIA Vice President Professional Practices Susan Lione, CIA, CCSA, CGAP, CFSA, “we will be able to offer long-term benefits that far exceed previous expectations!”

Please check The IIA’s Web site for program details and information on the registration process. The registration process and timing may differ in countries in which the local IIA institute manages the registration process. Candidates should refer to The IIA’s Web site for a list of these countries, along with contact information.

Upon registering, a candidate will have six months to sit for the exam. Candidates who do not pass an exam part must wait 90 days before being allowed to retest. More information is posted on The IIA’s Web site at www.theiia.org/certification.

Highlights:

1. CBT (computer based testibng) rolled out in May 2008.
2. Candidates may register for the certification programs directly through IIA Global HQ. (The registration process and timing may differ in countries in which the local IIA institute manages the registration process. Candidates should refer to The IIA’s Web site for a list of these countries, along with contact information.)
3. CBT is not limited to testing window time periods; rather, it is offered year-round.
4. Year-round testing means increased scheduling flexibility and testing capacity.
5. Once a candidate registers for an exam part, the candidate will have six months in which to sit for that exam part.
6. Candidates may retest a minimum of 90 days after failing an exam part.
7. CBT will be available in 16 languages.
8. The most recent information is available at www.theiia.org/certification.