Internal auditors are expected to behave ethically and in conformance with The IIA’s Code of Ethics. The IIA’s Code of Ethics includes two essential components: The Principles and the Rules of Conduct. The principles — which internal auditors are expected to apply and uphold — are relevant to the profession and practice of internal auditing. The rules of conduct describe behavior expected of internal auditors.

This Ethics Essentials bundle focuses on the importance of a code of ethics for internal auditors and all entities that provide internal audit services; walks you through the purpose of The IIA’s Code of Ethics, which is to promote an ethical culture in the global profession of internal auditing; and aids you in interpreting the principles, using practical application and real-world scenarios. Further, this bundle summarizes the rules of conduct and expresses how to demonstrate individual conformance with tools to successfully carry out the Mission of Internal Audit.

This training bundle includes the following courses:

• Ethical Behavior
• Ethical Scenarios for Internal Auditors

To learn more about each course comprising the bundle- including specific learning objectives- please visit the unique course product pages.

The COSO Internal Control Framework has been voluntarily adopted by internal audit organizations around the globe for nearly two decades to help them create, develop, mature, and continuously improve their systems of internal controls. According to COSO, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, updated the framework in 2013 to “focus on five integrated components of internal controls: control environment, risk assessment, control activities, information and communication, and monitoring activities”.  This self-study course, which is based on the COSO Cube, will help internal auditors gain a foundational understanding of the components and principles of internal controls.

With cyber-attacks growing at alarming rates around the globe, and data breaches increasing by 37 percent in just on quarter (according to Statista) at a staggering average cost of $4.24 million USD (according to IBM), it is no wonder law makers are focusing on cyber-focused regulations.  

International laws including EU’s GDPR, German IT Security Law, and US Principles for Cyber Incident Reporting, and US Global Cyber Incident Reporting Policy Principles are a few examples where governments world-wide are articulating the need for strong cyber controls and increased transparency regarding cyber-related incidents. Additional proposals are under consideration by governments around the world including the proposed SEC cyber reporting rules. With the increased scrutiny, it is in the strategic best interest of both public and private organizations to audit their cybersecurity programs.

Internal audit should play a key role in supporting the organization in reducing cyber risk. Cybersecurity program auditing can serve as the critical barrier between a potential cyber-attack and the organization. Due to the cost, risk, and reputational damage that can result from a cyber incident or data breach, every organization needs a cyber strategy and response plan.

This certificate program is comprised of 12 modular courses:

• Auditing the Cybersecurity Program Certificate
• Auditing Storage Management Solutions and Containers
• Auditing Digital Transformation and Digitization Programs
• Auditing the Vulnerability Management Program
• Auditing the Patch Management Program
• Auditing Automation
• Auditing API and Web Services
• Auditing Privileged Access Management
• Auditing DevSecOps
• Auditing Continuous Monitoring
• Auditing Red, Blue, and Purple Team Testing
• Auditing the Security Operations Center

Participants who complete all course modules are eligible to sit for the certificate exam which is administered on The IIA’s LMS platform.

Each course segment concludes with a short multiple-choice quiz, requiring an 80% score to pass. Participants can retake these quizzes as often as needed to achieve mastery. After completing all segments, participants must pass a 50 multiple-choice certificate exam. The exam allows up to three attempts before a retake fee is required. All assessments and exams are open-resource.

About Self-Study Certificate Program

In today's data-driven landscape, information is often regarded as an organization's most valuable asset. Leaders depend on data to inform strategic decisions, optimize operations, and secure competitive advantages. Yet, data often remains one of the most uncontrolled and under-managed resources within organizations. This course explores the crucial role of data in contemporary management and addresses the challenges organizations face in fully leveraging its potential. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, learners will gain valuable insights into the significance of data governance, quality, and accessibility. We will tackle critical questions that leaders frequently pose regarding their data assets, such as: How much data do we possess? How much of it is duplicated? Where is it stored?

By the conclusion of this course, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools necessary to evaluate your organization’s data landscape and implement effective data management strategies. Our journey toward data literacy resembles planning a trip; it requires understanding our objectives, creating a plan, and learning through execution. Throughout this course, we will guide you through the essential steps to establish a solid foundation for data literacy in internal audit.

This certificate program is comprised of 9 modular courses:

• Data Literacy
• Understanding Data
• Understanding Analytics
• Data Sources
• Performing Analytics
• Data Governance
• Data Management
• Auditing with Analytics
• Literacy and the Audit Function

Participants who complete all course modules are eligible to sit for the certificate exam, which is administered on The IIA’s LMS platform.