IIA Licensing
The IIA makes a license freely available to members and the internal audit community for use within their organization. As a not-for-profit global professional association, The IIA fully reinvests revenue to support and advance the internal audit profession worldwide, including global standards-setting activities, advocacy, thought leadership, industry research, and the recruitment and development of future internal auditors. Protecting The IIA’s intellectual property is essential to maintaining its integrity and value, enabling the continued delivery of high-quality resources to the global internal audit community.
Commercial use requires a license
All commercial use of The IIA’s content and trademarks requires a license and may be subject to an annual license based upon the type of use and your geography.
Licensing benefits
Stay compliant, build credibility, and gain recognition with authorized use of IIA content.
Licensing requirements
A license is required when IIA content or trademarks are used in commercial products or services.
Licensing cost
Explore licensing options and pricing, including licenses for training providers, standards, software integration, and academic use.
What's included
IIA copyrighted materials (including standards content) and IIA-owned trademarks (such as IIA®, IPPF®, CIA®) are included with an annual license.
Licensing options and pricing
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Training Provider License
License to use IIA Content for training providers. Review a list of Training Provider Licensees.
Training Provider License Terms & Conditions
“Users” are considered active users of the content for your organization, whether employees or contractors.
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Standards Content License
License to use IIA Standards Content for commercial use or distribution.
Standards Content License Terms & Conditions
“Users” are considered active users of the content for your organization, whether employees or contractors.
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Software Developer License
License to use IIA Content within software developed and/or distributed by the license holder.
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Academic License
License to use IIA Content within academic programs that are part of the Internal Audit Academic Alliance or other degree-granting programs.
* Other training programs, such as continuing education, require a Training Provider License.
Questions?
For questions regarding licensing or to obtain written permission to use content, please email licensing@theiia.org.
Benefits of licensing
Use of IIA intellectual property
An IIA license gives you the right to seamlessly incorporate IIA content and trademarks into your offerings. It enables you to share trusted resources with clients, students, and the broader internal audit profession without seeking approval each time.
Enhance your products and services
With an IIA license and usage guidelines, you can confidently integrate IIA intellectual property into your offerings while ensuring compliance and credibility, and deliver greater value by aligning with globally recognized internal audit standards and practices.
Be a recognized leader
As a licensee, you set your products and services apart with the strength of IIA intellectual property. The “IIA Authorized Licensee” logo and online registry listing showcase your credibility, giving clients and stakeholders confidence in the value you deliver.
Licensing frequently asked questions
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The program provides a license to The IIA's standards content and logos.
Certain programs such as the Training Provider Licensing program include additional content that is specific to the program.
The license covers existing uses and future developments.
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Under international copyright law limits, the owner has the exclusive right to control how their original works are used and transformed.
Only the copyright owner has the legal authority to create derivative works — adaptations, translations, or modifications of the original — and if you are using the content, you need a license or face potential legal liability.
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Any organization using The IIA's content for commercial use, i.e., making money from the content, should have a license.
This includes training organizations, software providers, consultants, and universities.
Licensing program overview
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In your commercial use, the content may be:
- Included in derivative works such as training materials
- Incorporated into programs or works to emphasize standards
- Posted internally for internal use of employees and agents
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- Licensed content may not be reproduced in its entirety.
- The content may not be included in a publicly available AI system.
- Any use requires attribution.
- Use of content cannot imply endorsement by The IIA of your products or services.
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You may not sublicense The IIA's content.
You may license derivative works you create that include IIA content.
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One year.
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The license may be renewed up to three (3) terms.
You will be notified ninety (90) days in advance of renewal date of any change to terms or fees.
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License will state geographical restriction, if any.
Licensing terms & scope
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You may access the content from The IIA's website as normal.
If you wish to access the files from one place, or to access additional file formats, you may do so via the Partner Relationship Management (PRM) system.
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Send an email to licensing@theiia.org.
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The PRM supports all major internet browsers.
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As available, content is in PDF format and native file formats (e.g., Excel).
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Content is added to the PRM as issued by The IIA, whether newly created or updated.
Content & Partner Relationship Management (PRM) system
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You may use the logo in conjunction with your products and services: on materials, marketing materials, websites, etc.
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No, you may not alter the logo.
The logo is provided in color, white, and black.
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Usage guidelines are available via the PRM with the logos.
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Yes, we encourage you to do so.
Remember, the logo indicates that the organization has licensed IIA content for creation of its own materials, marketing, etc.
The logo is not an endorsement of products or services.
Custom logo & branding
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The registry of licensees is available to the public at Training Provider Licensing Program Members.
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Your organization should be added to the registry when the license is signed and you submit the necessary information for the registry and your logo (if desired).
If you have not received notification, please contact licensing@theiia.org.
Licensee registry
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For most programs, the cost is a flat rate annually based upon the size of the organization.
The Training Provider Licensing Program is based upon a revenue share for larger organizations.
All programs include a discount for IIA membership.
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Upon beginning of the license term.
Licensing costs & payment
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Upon registration, you will receive an email with:
- A license certificate
- A link to complete information for inclusion in the registry
- Information on how to access the PRM
The PRM includes videos to help you navigate the PRM and take advantage of program benefits.
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Send an email to licensing@theiia.org.
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Emails will receive a response within three (3) business days.