Why should you attend this training course?

The Certified MS Internal Auditor (CMSIA) training course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for conducting and managing internal audits in accordance with ISO 19011 guidelines, and other best practices. In this comprehensive three-day course, you will learn the fundamental concepts and principles of internal auditing, the competence required for internal auditors, and how to effectively prepare, conduct, and follow up on internal audits.

This training course will enable you to establish and continually improve an internal audit program within your organization, ensuring compliance and effectiveness.

Who should attend?

• Internal auditors
• Individuals carrying out roles and responsibilities related to the management system
• Individuals involved in the auditing and maintaining a management system
• Individuals seeking to become internal auditors or consultants involved in internal auditing
• Individuals responsible for ensuring conformity with management system standards

Course agenda

DAY 1 | ISO 19011, principles of internal auditing, and competence of internal auditors

DAY 2 | Establishing the internal audit program and preparing internal audits

DAY 3 | Conducting and closing internal audits and undertaking follow-up activities and certification exam

Training material

The participant will receive training material containing more than 300 pages of information and practical examples in electronic form via the KATE app.  As part of the full-time course, the participant will also receive printed training materials.

Examination

The “PECB Certified MS Internal Auditor” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Program (ECP). It covers the following competency domains:

• DOMAIN 1 | Fundamental internal audit concepts and principles
• DOMAIN 2 | Managing an internal audit program and preparing internal audits
• DOMAIN 3 | Planning, conducting, and closing an internal audit

The exam takes the form of a test consisting of 60 multiple-choice questions. It is an open-book exam, where candidates are allowed to use the following reference materials: training course materials, any personal notes taken during the training course, a hard copy dictionary, a hard copy of a standard. The exam lasts 2 hours and can be taken online or in paper form. If you do not pass the exam, you can repeat the exam for free within 12 months.

For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams – PECB Help Center and Exam Rules and Policies | PECB.

Price

The price includes participation in the course, electronic training materials, exam and PECB certification fees. In addition, the price of the full-time course includes a printed copy of the training material, lunch on the training days and refreshments.

Certification

You can apply for one of the credentials listed in the following table after passing the exam. You will receive a certificate once you fulfill all the requirements related to the selected credential.

For more information about the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

The requirements for PECB Certified MS Internal Auditor certification are as follows: