The IIA Global Faculty Training Program for internal auditors
The IIA’s Global Faculty Training Program brings together internal audit professionals from around the world to strengthen instructional excellence and advance the profession through shared learning and global collaboration.
Empowering facilitators. Expanding learning. Elevating the profession.
Qualified internal audit professionals can become IIA-approved faculty
The Global Faculty Training Program is a new initiative launching in 2026 that prepares qualified internal audit professionals to become part of The IIA’s global facilitator network.
Global Faculty Training Program Overview
Through a standardized, modularized training experience, Global Faculty Training Program participants will learn best practices in facilitation, adult learning, and course delivery aligned with IIA methodologies and professional standards.
Graduates of this program will join a growing global community of IIA-approved faculty, representing the highest standards of instructional quality, professional integrity, and learner engagement.
Why participate in the Global Faculty Training Program?
- Gain recognition as IIA Approved Faculty.
- Access facilitation resources, best practices, and ongoing development opportunities.
- Contribute to training and mentoring the next generation of internal auditors.
- Be part of a shared global faculty pool accessible to IIA Global and National Institutes for local and virtual course delivery.
- Help advance The IIA’s vision of One IIA — consistent, high-quality learning worldwide.
- Official recognition as IIA Approved Faculty.
- Inclusion in the Global Faculty Directory shared with National Institutes.
- Access to ongoing learning resources and best practices.
- Priority consideration for IIA global and regional program delivery opportunities.
Who will benefit from Global Faculty Training Program?
What are the minimum qualifications of the Global Faculty Training Program?
To ensure the highest instructional quality, The IIA selects facilitators who are active, hands-on internal audit professionals who bring both technical expertise and practical experience to their facilitation.
Global Faculty Training Program applicants must:
- Be an active IIA member.
- Be a current internal audit practitioner with one of the following:
- Minimum 3 years of internal audit experience, or
- Minimum 3 years of related experience (risk, governance, compliance, etc.), or
- Minimum 5 years of management experience (with at least 1 year in internal audit).
- Have at least 2 years of experience training or presenting to others.
- Hold or be pursuing the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or a related credential (e.g., CRMA, CISA, COSO, PMP).
Apply to the Global Faculty Training Program
Applications for the inaugural 2026 global cohorts are now open.
Application Deadline: March 15, 2026
Review Period: March-May 2026
Notifications & Status Updates by May 1, 2026