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Global Internal Audit Standards Training Course

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It enables professionals to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The release of the IIA Global Internal Audit Standards marks a pivotal shift in the profession, moving from the legacy IPPF to a more integrated, domain-based structure that addresses modern workforce pressures such as AI-driven risk, ESG reporting mandates, and cybersecurity volatility.

This course provides the bridge from theoretical knowledge to practitioner-level execution for Internal Auditors, Audit Managers, and Compliance Officers who must align their functions with these mandatory requirements. You will work directly with the five domains of the new standards to produce tangible outputs including updated Audit Charters, risk-based engagement plans, and Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP) frameworks. By mastering these standards, you position yourself as a strategic advisor capable of delivering evidence-based insights that protect organizational value and ensure rigorous adherence to international professional practices.

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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.

How participants apply this

Participants in Qatar typically apply this Global Internal Audit Standards training by updating their internal audit charters and manuals to align with the new IIA domain-based structure, then socialising those changes with audit committees and senior management. They refine their risk assessment methodologies to better reflect country-specific exposures such as energy price volatility, large-scale infrastructure projects, and digital transformation in banking and government services. In day-to-day work, auditors redesign engagement work programs, documentation standards, and reporting templates to explicitly reference the Global Internal Audit Standards, improving consistency and defensibility of their work. Many will also enhance their Quality Assurance and Improvement Programs so that external and internal assessments demonstrate conformance with the new global benchmark.

Expected ROI

Within 6–12 months, organisations in Qatar can realistically expect clearer, more risk-focused internal audit plans that are demonstrably linked to strategic objectives and major projects. Audit reports generally become more insightful and action‑oriented, providing boards and Shariah or audit committees with stronger assurance over governance, risk management, and controls. A more structured QAIP and documented conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards can strengthen regulator and stakeholder confidence, particularly in regulated sectors like financial services and energy. Over time, this tends to reduce duplication of effort with compliance and risk functions, improves issue follow‑up, and supports more efficient use of audit resources.

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

Virtual

(Zoom) Training
USD 850
27th Jun-19th Jul 2026

Nairobi

Kenya
USD 1,500
27th Jul-31st Jul 2026

Kigali

Rwanda
USD 1,850
29th Jun-3rd Jul 2026

Dubai

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
USD 3,900
29th Jun-3rd Jul 2026

Addis Ababa

Ethiopia
USD 2,500
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Zanzibar

Tanzania
USD 2,100
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Abuja

Nigeria
USD 2,800
27th Jul-31st Jul 2026

Mombasa

Kenya
USD 1,600
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

Cape Town

South Africa
USD 3,500
29th Jun-3rd Jul 2026

Johannesburg

South Africa
USD 3,100
27th Jul-31st Jul 2026

Pretoria

South Africa
USD 3,000
29th Jun-3rd Jul 2026

Kampala

Uganda
USD 1,800
27th Jul-31st Jul 2026

Lagos

Nigeria
USD 2,500
22nd Jun-26th Jun 2026

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 Qatar teams may encounter, and that may be featured in training where they support the confirmed course scope.

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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.

  • SAP S/4HANA SAP SE
    Used by large Qatari organisations to integrate finance, procurement, and operations data, enabling internal auditors to test controls and perform data-driven audits across end-to-end business processes.
  • Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP Oracle Corporation
    Adopted by entities in sectors such as energy and services in Qatar to centralise financial and operational records, giving internal audit functions a single source of truth for risk-based audit planning and testing.
  • Microsoft Power BI Microsoft Corporation
    Used by internal audit teams in Qatar for visual analytics, continuous monitoring dashboards, and reporting to audit committees against key risk indicators and control performance.
  • ACL Analytics (Galvanize, formerly ACL) Diligent Corporation
    Employed by internal auditors to perform data analytics on large transaction populations, support fraud detection, and strengthen assurance over high‑risk areas such as procurement and payroll.

Real Results from Real Professionals

Thousands of professionals have transformed their careers through our training programs. Now, it's your turn.

Local market advisory

Course relevance for Qatar

A country-specific view of market pressure, regulatory context, and practical business return behind this training.

  • Market context
  • Regulatory fit
  • Business application

Regulatory context in Qatar

The local regulators, laws, and frameworks shaping this discipline, with the curriculum mapped to what teams need to know.

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Regulators

  • QCB Licenses and supervises banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions in Qatar, setting corporate governance and internal control expectations that internal audit functions must support and provide assurance over.
  • QFMA Regulates and supervises the capital markets in Qatar, issuing governance and disclosure rules for listed companies that internal auditors must consider when planning and executing assurance engagements.
  • QFCRA Regulates financial services firms operating in or from the Qatar Financial Centre, with rulebooks that require effective internal controls, risk management, and independent internal audit for many authorised firms.
  • State Audit Bureau of Qatar Acts as the supreme audit institution for Qatar’s public sector, overseeing the audit of government entities; internal audit units in ministries and state-owned enterprises coordinate with it and are influenced by its expectations on control and governance.

Frameworks the course aligns with

  • 01 Qatar Central Bank Law · 2012
  • 02 Qatar Commercial Companies Law · 2015
  • 03 Qatar Financial Markets Authority Law · 2005
  • 04 Qatar Financial Centre Law · 2005

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who else has attended this training course?

Join global leaders and experts from top-tier organizations who have already benefited from this training. Here are just a few of our past participants:

Designation Organization
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE, Tanzania, United Republic of
Consultant ACE-CEFOR University of Port Harcourt, NIGERIA
SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR MINISTRY OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE, Ghana
Corporate NIGERIAN OFFICE FOR TRADE NEGOTIATIONS, NIGERIA
Practitioner Uganda Development Corporation, UGANDA
Head, Internal Audit Aero Contractors Company of Nigeria Ltd, Nigeria

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The new Standards provide a single, mandatory global benchmark that internal audit activities in Qatar can use to demonstrate professionalism and independence to boards, owners, and regulators. Practically, they require updating charters, methodologies, and QAIP arrangements so that internal audit work explicitly aligns with the domains and principles, which can strengthen credibility in regulated sectors like banking, insurance, and capital markets.

Yes. The internal audit charter is typically approved by the board or audit committee, so any material changes to reflect the new Standards—such as clarifying independence, scope, and responsibilities—should be discussed and endorsed at that level. This training helps you prepare draft charter revisions and supporting rationale that you can present to the governing body for approval.

Internal audit functions in regulated entities should treat the Global Internal Audit Standards as the profession’s baseline and then map them against sector-specific rules issued by bodies like the Qatar Central Bank and Qatar Financial Markets Authority. By aligning audit planning, reporting, and QAIP with both the Standards and local regulations, you can avoid conflicts, close gaps, and show supervisors that the internal audit activity follows international good practice tailored to local requirements.

Yes. The course includes practical work on building and documenting a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program that is aligned to the Global Internal Audit Standards, which is a core requirement for external quality assessments. You will learn how to evidence conformance, identify areas for improvement, and structure documentation so that external assessors can efficiently review your activity.

It remains highly relevant because the Global Internal Audit Standards replace the legacy IPPF and reorganise requirements into a new domain-based structure with updated terminology and expectations. Even if your current framework is robust, you will need to realign your policies, methodologies, and reporting to the new structure to maintain conformance and to address emerging issues such as AI-related risks, ESG reporting, and cybersecurity.

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