Eligibility
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates in the CIA program agree to accept the conditions of the program, including eligibility requirements, exam confidentiality, Code of Ethics, and Continuing Professional Education (CPE), along with other conditions enacted by the CIAP’s Professional Certification Board (PCB).
Requirements
CIAP candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements for education, character, and work experience.
Education
CIA candidates must hold a 4-year post-secondary degree (or higher) or its educational equivalent from an accredited university. Please note that The CIAP will not accept any amount of experience to substitute for missing education requirements.
Acceptable Documents
Copy of your degree or official transcripts (If your name has changed since you earned your degree, you must also include your legal name change document.)
Work Experience
CIAP candidates must hold a 4-year post-secondary degree (or higher) or its educational equivalent from an accredited university. Please note that The CIAP will not accept any amount of experience to substitute for missing education requirements.
Eligibility Period
The certification program’s eligibility requires candidates to complete the program certification process within four years of application approval. If a candidate has not completed the certification process within four years, all fees and exam parts will be forfeited.
CIAP Candidates are Required to
Confidentiality
The CIA exam is a non-disclosed examination. Candidates in the program agree to keep the contents of the exam confidential and therefore may not discuss the specific exam content with anyone except The CIAP’s Certification Department. Unauthorized disclosure of exam material will be considered a breach of the Code of Ethics and could result in disqualification of the candidate or other appropriate censure.
Code of Ethics
CIA candidates agree to abide by the Code of Ethics established by The CIAP.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
Upon certification, CIAs are required to maintain their knowledge and skills and stay abreast of improvements and current developments by satisfying CPE requirements.