Maintain your internal audit certification
Find flexible, accredited learning opportunities to meet your annual certification renewal requirements — including your required 2 Ethics CPEs.
Earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE)/Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits with ease by the December 31 deadline
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits are earned annually to maintain your IIA certification and ensure your knowledge and skills stay current. Earn CPE credits each year to stay certified, stay relevant, and stay ready for what’s next. The annual deadline is December 31.
Ways to earn CPEs
Instructor-Led training
3 to 25.5 CPEs
Receive personalized, hands-on, in-depth training from the profession's top instructors.
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OnDemand Learning
0.5 to 20 CPEs
Enjoy the flexibility of learning on your time with courses available 24/7.
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Webinars
1 to 4 CPEs
Catch the latest trending topics in the world of internal auditing and hear from established leaders about emerging issues to boost your business know-how.
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Conferences
6 to 15 CPEs
The IIA offers a wide variety of dynamic events focused on emerging issues in internal auditing.
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IIA Bundles
2.8 to 16.4 CPEs
Bundles are a convenient way to earn CPE credits while increasing your knowledge in focused subject matter areas across all levels of learning. Get the knowledge and CPEs you need at the place and pace you prefer with IIA OnDemand bundles.
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Certificates
13 to 25.5 CPEs
Master competencies in Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, IT General Controls, Financial Services, COSO Internal Control, and COSO Enterprise Risk Management.
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Become a member
Membership in The IIA grants exclusive access to authoritative guidance, global thought leadership, cross-industry networks, and progressive education pathways.
- Discounts on learning opportunities
- Free monthly member webinars (1 CPE)
- Access to webinar playback library
- Free/discounted CPE reporting fees
- Certification registry
Stay certified
As an IIA certified or qualified professional, you must renew annually. For more information, please refer to the certification renewal steps and the Certification Registry frequently asked questions.
The IIA is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors.
State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit.
Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through the NASBA website.
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