Internal audit is a dynamic profession involved in helping organisations achieve their objectives. It is concerned with evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control and governance processes in an organisation.

The IIA-Australia is the leading body representing internal auditors.

The GradCertIA is a postgraduate education program for professionals who are seeking to establish or further develop a career in internal audit, governance and risk. It fully accredited and sits at level 8 of the Australian Qualifications Framework (Provider Number PRV12182). The GradCertIA is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills in the field of internal auditing and related areas. It is relevant across the corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors.

Each module is delivered fully online. Candidate learning is supported by tutors; comprehensive module learning materials; a web-based Learning Management System (Moodle) and webinars.

The GradCertIA consists of four modules worth 6 credit points each. The first three modules are technical/skills based while the final module focuses primarily on practical application of learned principles in workplace contexts, as well as professional, interpersonal and management skills. Recognition of Prior Learning is available for modules 2 and/or 3.

MODULE 1 – Risk-Based Internal Auditing

MODULE 2 – Legal and Regulatory Environment

MODULE 3 – Organisational Systems and Processes

MODULE 4 – Professional in Practice

Assessment is measured through participation, webinars, assignments, quizzes and reflective journals. There are no exams.