Overview of the CIA Certification Process Table of Contents · If you have already completed some part of your certification, the next step should be displayed under “Registration.”

Overview of the CIA Certification Process

Table of Contents A. Registering with the IIA…………………………………………………...…..2 Use this section if you are logging in to the IIA for the first time B. Registering for an IIA Exam…………………………………………………12 Use this section if you have a log-in with the IIA and would like to initiate the process for taking an IIA exam, or you have already taken part of an IIA exam and would like to schedule your next part If you need assistance with the IIA certification process, refer to the Frequently Asked Questions or contact the IIA at [email protected].

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https://na.theiia.org/about-us/Pages/Frequently-Asked-Questions.aspx

A. Registering with the IIA 1. Go to the CIA certification page here to register with the IIA to complete a CIA certification. Click the “Get Started” button.


https://na.theiia.org/certification/cia-certification/Pages/CIA-Certification.aspx

2. Complete the information on the right-hand side and click “Submit.”


3. You will see the screen below after successfully registering with the IIA. The Certification Candidate Handbook contains detailed information regarding the certification process, including applying, registering, and preparing for the exam. The Character Reference Form is a form that an individual with an IIA certification, your supervisor, or your professor must complete on your behalf to attest that you exhibit the high moral and professional character, as well as the qualifications, outlined in the IIA Code of Ethics. Once the applicable individual completes your Character Reference Form, you must upload it to the Document Upload Portal. You will also receive an email with links to the Candidate Handbook and the Character Reference Form, which you should retain.


https://na.theiia.org/certification/Pages/Certification-Candidate-Handbook.aspx

https://na.theiia.org/certification/Public%20Documents/Character_Reference_Form.pdf

https://na.theiia.org/standards-guidance/mandatory-guidance/Pages/Code-of-Ethics.aspx

https://na.theiia.org/certification/new/Pages/Certification-Document-Upload.aspx

4. The next step is to register for a Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) login here. Click on “First Time Users” on the right.


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5. Review and accept the terms in the Candidate ID Agreement.


6. Complete the personal information in the New Candidate Record.


7. After completing your personal information, you will see the screen below.

8. You will also receive a new account activation email. You will need to go to the link in the email to activate your account within 30 days of registration.


9. After clicking on the activation link, you will need to enter your username (this can either be your email address or the member ID number referenced in the new account activation email) and set a password that meets the password requirements.


10. You will then be able to access your candidate record. You will need to verify your demographic information at your first sign-in, and every 180 days after.


11. Once you update your demographic information, you will see the screen below, notifying you that your information was saved.


B. Registering for an IIA Exam 12. Sign into the IIA Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) here.


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13. Select “Complete a Form” in the panel on the left. Note that you need to complete a form in CCMS before you can register for a testing time or location.


14. If you have not started your certification, select your desired certification under “Application Forms.”


15. If you have already completed some part of your certification, the next step should be displayed under “Registration.”

16. Click on the blue hyperlink (i.e., “CIA Application” in #14 above, “CIA – Part 3 (3 Part Version) – Exam Registration” in #15 above.


17. If you are registering to begin the certification process, you will need to complete the application form below and click “Submit Form.”


18. If you are registering to take an exam, read the information on the form using the “Next” buttons at the top or bottom of the screen.

19. Read and accept any applicable terms.


20. Once you have read and accepted all terms, click on “Submit Form.”


21. Select a payment method on the payment form and enter the applicable information.

22. Once you enter your payment information, select the “Confirm Payment” button at the bottom of the screen.


23. Review your payment information and select “Confirm Payment.”

24. You should receive a “Confirmation of Form Completion,” as well as an email confirmation. You will also receive an “Authorization to Test” email, which contains detailed information about the testing process.

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25. Within 48 hours, you will be able to log into the Pearson Vue website. If you are an IIA member but have not taken a certification exam before, you will need to create a new account.


https://www9.pearsonvue.com/testtaker/signin/SignInPage/IIA

26. After submitting a form in steps 1-12, you will see your test under “Pre-approved Exams.” Click on the link for the exam you want to schedule.

27. Select your preferred exam language and click “Next.”


28. Confirm you selected the correct exam and language, and click “Schedule this Exam.”

29. Enter the address near which you would like to locate a test center in the top bar and click “Search.”


30. Select up to three test centers at which you would like to schedule an exam, and click “Next.”


31. Click on dates on the calendar and use the drop down to see available appointments. Once you select a date and time, click “Go.”


32. Select a start time by clicking on the blue box.


33. Verify that your information is correct and click “Proceed to Checkout.” If you would like to change your test date, location, or time, click “Change Appointment.”


34. Confirm your personal information. Make sure that your name as listed matches your name on the identification (e.g., driver’s license) that you will present at the exam.


35. Read and agree to the IIA policies using the check box and “Next” button.


36. Review your order deals and click “Submit Order.”
