
Certification in Risk Management Assurance®
Experience the CRMA
If you’re already a CIA, why don’t you take that next step and get your Certification in Risk Management Assurance?
Elevate risk assurance. Arrive ahead.
As the only risk management assurance certification for internal auditors, The IIA’s Certification in Risk Management Assurance® (CRMA®) program has been updated to reflect the in-depth organizational knowledge and advanced skill sets that are required to provide effective risk management assurance to audit committees and executive management.
Earning the CRMA helps address the impact of risk and demonstrates you have the ability to:
- Provide assurance on core business processes in risk management and governance.
- Educate management and the audit committee on risk and risk management concepts.
- Offer quality assurance and control self-assessment.
- Add value for your organization as a trusted advisor.
Why Pursue CRMA?
EARN MORE
The CRMA designation increases career-advancing opportunities.
BECOME A RISK EXPERT
Be the go-to risk management resource for executive management and your audit committee.
GAIN VALUE
As a trusted advisor focusing on strategic organizational risks and providing forward-looking ways to enhance governance, risk management and control processes.
Resources to Help Get You Started

Register for Certification Q&A Session
Prospective and current IIA certification candidates, join us for an informal 30-minute webinar! A certification expert will be available to answer your questions about certification programs, CCMS, and more. Register for the Certification Q&A Webinar to hear from The IIA Certification team and your peers on the best study methods to prepare for IIA exams. IIA exams are non-disclosed, which means that current exam questions and answers will not be published or divulged.
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CPE Requirments
Each year, CIA certificate holders are required to self-certify as to the completion of the required continuing education hours. CPE reporting forms are submitted by CIAs on an annual basis (no later than December 31 each year) and serve as signed statements that all applicable CPE requirements have been met.
How to report your cpe hoursAdditional IIA Certifications
Demonstrate your aptitude and foundational knowledge of The IIA Standards. This designations is ideal for University students, rotational auditors and new auditors.
As the only globally recognized internal audit certification, becoming a Certified Internal Auditor®️ (CIA®️) is the optimum way to communicate knowledge, skills, and competencies to effectively carry out professional responsibilities for any internal audit, anywhere in the world.
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Candidates approved into the legacy CRMA program (prior to April 2021) are able to sit for the exam via online proctoring. Online proctoring is not available for the CRMA 2.0 program. Check your program approval date in CCMS to determine which CRMA program you are enrolled in. CRMA Exam: Why and How It's Changing
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Pricing may vary depending on membership status. All certification pricing can be found on our pricing page. IIA Certification Pricing
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In the new CRMA program, candidates must hold an active CIA certification before their CRMA application can be approved. Candidate Handbook, Page 6.
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Candidates approved into the CRMA program prior to April 2021 will be tested on the Legacy CRMA Exam Syllabus and should use the 1st Edition Study Guide. 1st Edition Syllabus
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Candidates approved into the CRMA 2.0 program beginning April 2021 will be tested on the 2021 CRMA Exam Syllabus and should use the 2nd Edition Study Guide. 2nd Edition Syllabus