About the Course
The landscape of corporate governance is undergoing a fundamental transformation, requiring internal audit functions to demonstrate greater agility and strategic alignment than ever before. Organizations now demand results they can prove in areas such as digital transformation oversight, third-party risk management, and regulatory resilience. To meet these expectations, you must demonstrate specific capabilities including the ability to map audit activities to the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, integrate COSO Internal Control components into testing, and leverage data analytics for continuous monitoring. This course moves beyond a simple reading of the standards to provide a structured system for implementation, ensuring your audit function remains relevant in a high-stakes environment.
During this five-day intensive program, you will learn to transition your existing audit methodologies to the 2024 Global Internal Audit Standards framework. This involves a hands-on practice of designing a risk-based audit plan, conducting engagement-level risk assessments, and formulating impactful audit reports that resonate with the Board and senior management. You will be introduced to advanced concepts such as auditing AI governance and ESG disclosures at an overview level, while gaining hands-on implementation skills for core audit processes. This course is specifically designed for professionals who must deliver high-quality assurance under constraints of limited resources, evolving technology, and increasing stakeholder scrutiny.
Target Audience
This training is essential for professionals responsible for maintaining the integrity, objectivity, and effectiveness of the internal audit function in any industry.
This course is designed for:
- Internal Audit Associates seeking to align their fieldwork with the 2024 Standards
- Internal Audit Managers responsible for supervising engagement teams and workpapers
- Chief Audit Executives (CAE) updating the Internal Audit Charter and strategy
- Compliance Officers coordinating with internal audit on regulatory risk coverage
- Risk Management Specialists integrating ISO 31000 with internal audit activities
- External Auditors requiring a deep understanding of internal audit reliance standards
- GRC Professionals managing integrated governance and control frameworks
- Quality Assurance Auditors performing internal or external assessments of audit functions
- IT Audit Specialists aligning technology audits with global professional standards
- Board Audit Committee Members overseeing the effectiveness of the internal audit function
Course Objectives
This course equips you to design, execute, and measure internal audit initiatives that enhance organizational governance, ensure standard compliance, and achieve strategic objectives.
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
- Analyze the 2024 IIA Global Internal Audit Standards to identify critical implementation gaps
- Apply the Code of Ethics and professional conduct requirements to complex audit scenarios
- Design an Internal Audit Charter that reflects the mandatory requirements of Domain 2
- Develop a risk-based annual audit plan aligned with organizational strategy and COSO frameworks
- Execute audit engagements using standardized work programs and evidence-based testing methodologies
- Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls using the Global Internal Audit Standards criteria
- Construct a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) to monitor audit function performance
- Synthesize audit findings into high-impact reports that drive management action and Board oversight
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants should have a foundational understanding of internal control concepts and at least 1-2 years of experience in an audit, risk, or compliance role. Familiarity with the previous IIA IPPF framework is beneficial but not required. No programming or advanced statistical knowledge is necessary, though a laptop with spreadsheet software is required for exercises.
Local Application and Business Return
How participants can apply the training in local operating conditions, and the return their organisation can plan for.
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Training Methodology
This is a practical, outcome-driven course designed to turn audit aspirations into measurable action and credible reporting through hands-on application.
Methodology includes:
- Hands-on calculation of audit materiality and sample sizes using statistical tools
- Scenario simulation requiring independence decisions under conflicting stakeholder pressures
- Audit Charter diagnostic using the IIA Domain 2 compliance checklist
- Stakeholder mapping exercise to align audit strategy with Board and Management expectations
- Case study analysis from financial services, manufacturing, and public sector environments
- Group workshop producing a risk-based engagement work program for a digital process
- Reflection exercise benchmarking current audit manuals against the 2024 Standards requirements
Upcoming Sessions
Next available dates worldwide
Certification
Recognized credentials that advance your career
Participants who complete the Global Internal Audit Standards Training Program earn a Trainingcred Certificate of Achievement, demonstrating professional competence and alignment with global standards in learning and development.
NITA Accredited
Accredited by the National Industrial Training Authority, ensuring programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and relevance.
CPD Certified
Recognized by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring every program meets internationally benchmarked standards of professional excellence.
Why this course earns its place on your CV
Accredited training, practitioner trainers, and peers on the same career track — the three things real expertise is built on.
Expert-Led Insights
- Learn directly from industry-leading auditors with global expertise.
- Gain insights from real-world cases led by top internal audit professionals.
- Experience cutting-edge auditing techniques that set industry benchmarks.
Career Advancement
- Boost your career with internationally recognized audit standards skills.
- Equip yourself with high-demand skills that enhance job opportunities globally.
- Master global audit regulations to lead compliance in multinational corporations.
Practical Application
- Apply global standards to improve your organization’s audit process immediately.
- Transform theoretical knowledge into practical skills through interactive workshops.
- Leverage our comprehensive toolkit to streamline your audit practices efficiently.
Tools and platforms relevant to this field
Examples Nigeria teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.
These are field-relevant examples, not a promise that every tool will be covered. Exact coverage depends on the confirmed course scope, participant needs, and delivery format.
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TeamMate+ Audit Wolters KluwerUsed by internal audit functions in Nigerian banks and large corporates to manage risk-based audit planning, workpapers, and reporting within a structured framework aligned to IIA standards.
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CaseWare IDEA CaseWare International Inc.Applied by internal auditors in Nigeria for data analysis, sampling, and testing large transaction populations to support evidence-based assurance and continuous auditing.
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ACL Analytics (now Diligent ACL Analytics) Diligent CorporationUsed by audit and compliance teams to perform automated controls testing and fraud detection analytics, strengthening the quality of assurance engagements.
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SAP Audit Management SAP SEImplemented in organisations running SAP ERP to streamline risk-based internal audit engagements, document findings, and track management action plans.
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Microsoft Power BI Microsoft CorporationLeveraged by internal audit and risk teams to build dashboards that visualise key risk indicators, control performance metrics, and audit findings for management and audit committee reporting.
