Internal audit is evolving — fast. Risk-based auditing, agility, analytics, and modern reporting are now baseline expectations.
Yet traditional certifications take years, cost thousands, and don’t always teach the practical skills internal auditors need today.
Our specialized internal audit certifications give you the modern, real-world competencies employers demand — without the time, expense, or barriers of traditional programs.
Trusted by internal auditors around the world, cRisk Academy has issued 25,000+ certifications globally, helping professionals elevate their skills, advance their careers, and confidently step into higher-impact roles.
⭐ Why Internal Auditors Choose cRisk Academy
1. Finish Fast — 1 to 2 Months
Progress at your own pace from any device. Most learners complete their certification in 30–60 days at just 3–4 hours per week.
2. No Annual Renewal Fees — Ever
Your certification is yours for life.
- No memberships.
- No ongoing dues.
- No surprise charges.
3. Verifiable, Globally Recognized Credentials
Your certification includes secure Accredible digital credentials you can share with employers, on LinkedIn, and in your professional portfolio.
4. Practical Skills You Can Use Tomorrow
Every program focuses on real internal audit work, including:
- Effective risk-based audit planning
- Executing high-impact audits
- Modern report writing
- Root cause analysis
- Communicating with executive stakeholders
- Leading audit teams and projects
- Leading the internal audit team
5. Career Growth & Earning Power
Internal auditors who complete our certifications report:
- Faster promotions
- Increased confidence
- Stronger interview performance
- Higher compensation opportunities
6. No Barriers to Entry
Start immediately — no prior experience, no degree requirements, and no prerequisite certifications.
"These certification programs are valuable, offering practical tools from peers and experienced professionals." - Manuel
"I tried to get the CIA for 5 years and finally gave up. I am so glad I found cRisk Academy® and now I feel more confident that I have an internal audit certification." - Mary
"I received practical advice and cRisk Academy® certifications are such a better option than the CIA for the same basic information." - Steve
🎓 Choose Your Certification Path
Each certification below is designed to meet a specific internal auditing skill need.
Select the programs that aligns with your career goals:
⚖ How We Compare to Traditional Certifications
Internal auditors often pursue the CIA or other multi-year programs. Those certifications are valuable — but they require:
- 1–3 years or more to complete
- High annual membership and exam fees
- Multiple exams, prerequisites, and experience requirements
- A focus on theory rather than day-to-day practical application
cRisk Academy offers a faster, more practical alternative, designed for today’s real internal audit work — not academic testing.
🛠 How It Works
Step 1 — Enroll Today
Select the certification that matches your goals and register instantly.
Step 2 — Learn at Your Own Pace
Access video lessons, tools, templates, and resources from any device.
Step 3 — Pass the Knowledge Check / Exam
Complete your assessment when you’re ready — no trick questions, no high-pressure exam environment.
Step 4 — Earn Your Digital Credential
Receive a verifiable, shareable certificate and digital badge you can show employers immediately.
Step 5 — Apply What You Learn Tomorrow
Every lesson is built to help you improve your performance and impact quickly.
🎯 Who These Certifications Are For
These programs are designed for:
- New internal auditors building core skills
- Experienced auditors transitioning to risk-based auditing
- Professionals seeking promotion or leadership roles
- Audit managers wanting to strengthen team capabilities
- Anyone who needs practical, modern internal audit skills quickly
If you want to accelerate your audit career, increase your value, and stand out — you’re in the right place.
🚀 Ready to Level Up Your Internal Audit Career?
You can earn a specialized certification in as little as 30–60 days.
Take the next step.
Become the internal auditor organizations want and teams depend on.
💬 What Internal Auditors Are Saying
"These certification programs are valuable, offering practical tools from peers and experienced professionals. Book smart would not keep you alive!" - Manuel
"The Certified Risk Based Internal Auditor™ course is one of the two best classes I have taken so far. It is the best risk management class I have taken, even if it is suppose to be an audit class. Really in depth, more than others, and I can put it into action immediately." - Terry
"Thanks a million! The Certified Chief Audit Executive® (cCAE™) course has been my career lifeline these past few months :-)" - Rashelle
"After failing the CIA exam so many times, the cPIA™ information and process was so nice. After years of struggle I am now certified!" - Joanne
"I received practical advice and it was such a better option than the CIA for the same basic information." - Steve
"As a seasoned audit director, I was looking for a certification beyond the CIA. I have been managing an audit department and conducting audits for over 40 years but was still seeking a certification. The Certified Chief Audit Executive® certification through cRisk Academy was the answer." - Yvonne
"The cRBIA™ course was easy to follow and I like the downloadable resources the course provided. The lectures were very clear and the course content is very user friendly." - Alieu
"I tried to get the CIA for 5 years and finally gave up. I am so glad I found the cRisk Academy® and now feel more confident that I have an internal audit certification." - Mary
"Soft skills and emotional intelligence are crucial to succeed as an Audit Leader, and the Certified Chief Audit Executive® (cCAE™) course emphasizes these skills. Thanks for that and please keep up the good work." - Gilbert
"The Certified Chief Audit Executive® (cCAE™) program is brilliant - I highly recommend it to all internal auditors - very useful!!" - Sarah
"The cRBIA™ course was well thought out and presented in a holistic, integrated manner that kept me interested and motivated to complete it timely. The course was clear, concise and easy to follow, and had great content that can be easily applied. I appreciate your hard work on this and appreciate the bonus material as well." - Christopher
** The following are registered trademarks of Mefford Multimedia, LLC as issued by the US Patent and Trademark Office: Certified Agile Auditor Professional® (cAAP™), Certified Chief Audit Executive® (cCAE™), Certified Practitioner in Internal Audit® (cPIA™), and Certified Total Quality Auditor® (cTQA™)
** The following are trademarks of Mefford Multimedia, LLC: Certified in Mission Critical Objective Centric Risk & Assurance Management™ (cMORA™), Certified in Objective Centric Risk & Certainty Management™ (cORCM™), Certified Risk Based Auditor™ (cRBIA™), Certificate in Internal Audit Management™, Certificate in Audit Investigation™, Certificate in Risk Based Internal Auditing™, Certificate in COSO Internal Control™, Certificate in Fraud-Based Internal Auditing™, Certificate in Agile Auditing™, Certificate in Internal Audit Report Writing™, Certificate in Internal Audit Data Analytics™, Certificate in Internal Audit Supervision™, Certificate in Internal Audit Fundamentals™, Certificate in Sarbanes Oxley™
All cRisk Academy® certifications are globally recognized, publicly listed and accredited by Accredible / Credential.net through blockchain and digital certificates. https://certificates.criskacademy.com/