ABOUT PROGRAM
The Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA) designation is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors. It is a valuable accomplishment and a professional advantage for auditors at all stages of their careers, including chief audit executives, audit managers, audit staff and risk management staff, as well as students enrolled in an accounting or other business or financial degree program.
Benefits of the CIA:
- Possess the current knowledge of The IIA’s International ProfessionalPractices Framework (IPPF) and demonstrate appropriate use.
- Can perform an audit engagement in conformance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Understand organizational governance and can apply tools and techniques to evaluate risks and controls.
- Can apply the business, IT, and management acumen needed for internal auditing.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher, or
- Hold an active Internal Audit Practitioner designation, or
- Possess five years of internal audit experience.
For details on the work experience requirements, please refer to The IIA’s official website
PRACTICAL WORK EXPERIENCE (PWE)
Candidates may apply to the certification program and sit for exams prior to obtaining the required work experience. However, candidates will not be certified until the experience requirement is met within the program eligibility period. Experience for the CIA’s certification program is based on the entry method.
COURSE STRUCTURE
| Intake Period | Compulsory Modules | Duration | Study Mode |
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February *2025 Intake deferred to May & September due to scheduling changes. |
Part 1, 2, 3 | 3 months per intake | KL Face-to-Face (KLF) / Live Online |
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July *2025 Intake deferred to May & September due to scheduling changes. |
Part 1, 2, 3 | 3 months per intake | KL Face-to-Face (KLF) / Live Online |
EXAM STRUCTURE
The CIA exam is a challenging and comprehensive exam that tests the knowledge and skills required of internal auditors. The exam consists of three parts, each of which covers a different area of internal auditing.
| Exams | Type of Assessment | Exam Format | Exam Duration |
| CIA® Part 1 | Tests the basics of internal auditing, including fraud, ethics, risk and control, and regulatory requirements from the Global Internal Audit Standards. | 125 multiple choice questions | 2.5 hours |
| CIA® Part 2 | Tests the internal audit engagement process, including planning, performing fieldwork, analyzing findings, and communicating results. | 100 multiple choice questions | 2 hours |
| CIA® Part 3 | Tests the strategic and operational aspects of managing an internal audit function, including planning, quality, communications, and performance monitoring. | 100 multiple choice questions | 2 hours |
Benefits of the CIA:
- The CIA exam is computer-based and on-demand.
- The exam is scored on a scale of 250-750, with a passing score of 600 or higher. Your score is based on the number of questions you answered correctly.
- The CIA exam is offered in multiple languages and is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers around the world. You can schedule your exam online through the Pearson VUE website.
Core Details of the CIA® Exam Summarised Visually
IMPORTANT PROGRAMME DATES
| Intake | Intake Period | Exams Sitting |
| 2025 Semester 1 | May – July | August Exam |
| 2025 Semester 2 | September – November | December Exam |
| 2026 Semester 1 | February – April | May / June Exam |
| 2026 Semester 2 | August – October | November / December Exam |
FEE STRUCTURE
| Tuition Fee Payable to Noesis (MYR) | ||
| Registration Fee (one-off) | MYR 500 | |
| Course fee per level | MYR 3,000 | |
| Repeating fee per level | MYR 1,500 | |
| Professional and Exam Fee payable to IIAM (Effective 1 July 2024) | ||
| Member (Malaysia) | Non-Member (Malaysia) | |
| Registration Fee | USD 120 | USD 240 |
| CIA Exam Part 1 | USD 310 | USD 415 |
| CIA Exam Part 2 / Part 3 | USD 280 | USD 415 |
| Professional and Exam Fee payable to IIAM (Effective 1 July 2024) | ||
| Member (Malaysia) | Non-Member (Malaysia) | |
| Registration Fee | MYR 600 | MYR 1,200 |
| CIA Exam Part 1 | MYR 1,550 | MYR 2,225 |
| CIA Exam Part 2 / Part 3 | MYR 1,400 | MYR 2,075 |
| Professional Fee: IIAM Membership Fee (Associate) | ||
| Registration Fee | MYR 100 | |
| Annual Subscription | MYR 300 | |
| Total Membership Fee | MYR 430 | |
UNIVERSITY DISCOUNT
LECTURER PROFILES
Noesis prides itself on the quality of its lecturers across all programs. Below are profiles of some of our distinguished faculty members.
