CIA Part 3: Internal Audit Function Course in Doha, Qatar

The IIA divides Part 3 into four sections. The percentage is each section’s share of the exam:

• Internal Audit Operations (25%): planning, organising and directing the function, managing resources, aligning strategy with stakeholders

• Internal Audit Plan (15%): sources of engagements, the risk-based audit plan, coordinating with other assurance providers

• Quality of the Internal Audit Function (15%): the quality assurance and improvement program, nonconformance, performance measures

• Engagement Results and Monitoring (45%): communicating results, recommendations and action plans, residual risk, risk acceptance, follow-up and escalation

Source: The IIA’s CIA Part 3 Expanded Test Specifications (2025 syllabus). Check the current specification on The IIA’s website before your exam.

• 100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes.

• Taken on computer at a Pearson VUE test centre.

The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification is awarded by The Institute of Internal Auditors (The IIA). You must pass all three parts and meet The IIA’s education and experience requirements.

Part 3 is the third of the three parts. The 2025 syllabus follows The IIA’s Global Internal Audit Standards, which took effect in January 2025.

The other parts: Part 1: Internal Audit Fundamentals, Part 2: Internal Audit Engagement and Part 3: Internal Audit Function. For the whole certification, see CIA in Qatar.

• Internal auditors working towards the CIA

• Audit and compliance staff

• Audit managers and heads of internal audit

Leaders Training Centre teaches CIA Part 3 in Doha, in the classroom or hybrid. Contact an advisor for the next batch, timings and fees.

You apply to the CIA program and register for exams with The IIA. Exams are taken at Pearson VUE test centres, including in Qatar.