Professional Certificate in Integrated Assurance


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The IIA Professional Certificate (ProCertIA) is an industry-backed professional education program for those seeking to establish or further a career in internal audit, governance and risk assurance (Integrated Assurance). It is an academically rigorous program built by leaders in the profession for those wanting to advance their professional careers. 

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Why the ProCertIA?

ProCertIA builds on the successful IIA Graduate Certificate in Internal Auditing (GradCertIA), yet being non-award, it is able to adapt more quickly to emerging risks and controls as well as evolve to meet changes within the profession. 

Like the GradCertIA, the ProCertIA fills a professional education gap in the Australian market for those practicing internal audit, risk and controls assurance (The Three Lines of Assurance).

With clear linkages between theory and real-world practice, the ProCertIA balances essential knowledge acquisition with value creating employability. 

The program is delivered virtually with self-study, comprising four modules completed over 10 to 20 months at your own pace, with fees of $2,700 per module for members and $3,100 per module for non-members

The ProCertIA is Ideal For:

    • Professionals seeking to establish or further develop their career in internal audit, governance and risk
    • Those wanting peer-to-peer engagement with virtual learning
    • Practitioners wanting a deeper understanding of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) including the Global Internal Audit Standards (GAIS) and Topical Requirements (TRs), plus the Three Lines Model
    • Individuals wanting to apply for professional membership with IIA- Australia
    • Organisations who want to strengthen their Three Lines of Assurance and/or their Internal Audit Team

    Graduates gain the credibility, capabilities, and confidence to excel as internal auditors, risk framework managers and controls assurance practitioners.

    Learning Outcomes

    ProCertIA graduates will gain the skills and knowledge to 

    • provide professional risk and assurance advice to their organisations in line with the Three Lines Model and ISO 37000.    
    • design and assess controls within an organisation and develop operational assurance frameworks
    • undertake risk assessments, as well as develop and assess risk frameworks 
    • optimise organisational value through technical skills such as data analysis and integrated assurance and people skills such as influence, interviewing and presenting findings with impact.        
    • perform professional internal audits across various organisational contexts and make independent, high-level judgments in planning, conducting, and evaluating audits according to the IPPF, including the GIAS and TRs.

    Course Structure

    The course is made up of 4 parts (modules) worth 30 credit points each (a total of 120 credit points for the award of Professional Certificate). The first three parts are more technical and skills based, while the final module focuses primarily on applying the cumulative learnings from the course in real-world contexts, as well as the essential soft-skills required to make value-adding impacts in the workplace.  

    Module 1: Foundations of Internal Audit

    This module establishes the core foundations of the program and equips students with the technical knowledge required to understand and operate within the Three Lines model, as well as the fundamentals of governance, risk, and assurance. It also introduces the principles of risk-based internal auditing in alignment with the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).

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    Module 2: Legal, Regulatory and Societal (LRE)

    This module builds the foundational knowledge required to understand the legal, regulatory, governance, and societal environment within which Australian organisations operate. It explores the complex system of laws, regulations, standards and expectations that shape organisational behaviour, decision-making, accountability, and assurance activities.

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    Module 3: Organisations Systems and Processes (OSP)

    This module develops students’ understanding of the key organisational functions, systems and processes that underpin effective business operations. It equips learners with the knowledge needed to assess and provide assurance over financial management, technology environments, organisational behaviours, and broader operational functions that contribute to organisational value.

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    Module 4: Professional in Practice (PIP)

    Professional in Practice is the practical module of the Professional Certificate in Integrated Assurance, where candidates demonstrate their end-to-end capability across the Internal Audit Lifecycle. Building on all prior modules, PIP provides a supervised, practice-based experience that strengthens professional judgement, communication, stakeholder engagement and the practical application of the IPPF.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The Professional Certificate in Integrated Assurance (ProCertIA) is an industry-endorsed professional development program designed for professionals who want to establish or grow a career in internal audit, governance, risk and controls assurance (Integrated Assurance). It blends theoretical knowledge with practical application in real-world context.

    This program is ideal for:

    • Internal audit, risk, and assurance professionals wanting to strengthen their skills,

    • Practitioners seeking deeper knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) including Global Internal Audit Standards (GIAS) and Topical Requirements,

    • Individuals aiming to apply for professional membership with IIA-Australia, and

    • Organisations looking to build capability in assurance and Three Lines effectiveness.

    Yes — there are no formal prerequisites for entry. All that is required is access to a computer and the internet. However, having relevant work experience is recommended to get the most out of the course.

    The ProCertIA consists of four modules. While typical completion is around one year, candidates may take up to two years to finish all modules.

    The program has four key modules:

    • Foundations of Internal Audit — core concepts, Three Lines Model and IPPF fundamentals,
    • Legal and Regulatory Environment — legal, regulatory, ethical, and societal frameworks,
    • Organisational Systems and Processes — organisational functions and how they relate to audit and assurance, and
    • Professional in Practice — capstone practical project applying all learning.

    Each module is made up of a bundle of microcredentials (training course + assessment). These microcredentials break the content into focused learning units, allowing candidates to progress through theory, practical application, and assessment in manageable stages. All microcredentials within a module must be completed to achieve full module completion.

    The Professional in Practice module requires candidates to complete a major project — either a real workplace audit, a structured simulation, or a thematic assurance review — supported by a workplace supervisor or IIA-Australia mentor. This project demonstrates end-to-end capability. 

    Yes. All modules are delivered via Zoom or self-paced using a learning platform (Moodle), with activities, readings and discussion forums to guide learning.

    Yes. Each module is made up of a bundle of Microcredentials (a learning product + an assessment). Once you complete the learning for the topic, the participant will be assessed on the competency of the topic to gain the microcredential. The assessment can be an activity completion, quiz or an interview with the assessor.

    If you have completed any of the training courses listed under the Modules under the new standards, you only need to complete the associated assessments to receive the microcredential.

    Yes. Completion of a professional education program recognised by IIA-Australia assists in eligibility for Professional Member (PMIIA) status. 

    Fees vary depending on membership status. (Refer to the current page content for member vs non-member fees — e.g., $2700 per module for members; $3100 for non-members.) 

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