Description

Course Name: Certified Internal Audit & Controls Professional

Global Occupational Skill Standard – GOSS ID: GOSS/M/CIACP/V1

Eligibility: Graduation or Equivalent or minimum 2 years of relevant experience (experience-based learners can directly enroll and certify).

Objective: The Certified Internal Audit & Controls Professional course is designed to develop expertise in internal auditing, risk management, and internal control systems. The program equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to assess organizational processes, identify risks, ensure compliance, and strengthen internal controls. Participants learn to plan and conduct audits, evaluate operational and financial controls, implement best practices in governance, and provide actionable recommendations to management.

Certification: Within 5 days after Completion of Online Assessment.

Get ready to join the Journey to become a GSDCI Certified Professional  – International Certification and Assessment Body.

Steps to become a GSDCI Certified Professional:

Step 1: Select your certification you want to pursue.

Step 2: Click on get certified tab, new pop up window will open.

Step 3: Click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to billing details page.

Step 4: Fill your details and click on pay certification fee, you will be redirected to payment gateway, pay fee by any available options like Card (Debit/Credit), Wallet, Paytm, Net banking, UPI and Google pay.

Step 5: You will get Login Credentials of Online E-Books and Online assessment link on your email id, within 48 hrs of payment.

Step 6: After completion of the online assessment, the soft copy of your certificate will be sent to your registered email ID within 5 days.

Assessment Modules:

Module 1: Foundations & Governance: Purpose and role of internal audit, Internal audit mandate and charter, International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) / Standards, Organizational governance and board oversight, Internal audit ethics and professional conduct, Independence and objectivity in audit

Module 2: Risk Management & Control Frameworks: Risk types and risk assessment, Enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, COSO internal control framework, Control environment design, Control activities (preventive, detective, corrective), Monitoring and communication of controls

Module 3: Audit Planning & Engagement: Audit universe development, Risk‑based audit planning, Engagement scope and objectives, Walk‑throughs and preliminary survey, Testing strategy (design vs operating effectiveness), Sampling techniques and audit work‑program design

Module 4: Fieldwork & Evidence Gathering: Audit fieldwork procedures, Collecting and evaluating audit evidence, Use of data analytics in auditing, Documentation and workpapers standards, Supervision of audit team, Handling audit working meetings / exit conference

Module 5: Reporting, Follow‑up & Remediation: Writing audit findings, Root‑cause analysis, Formulating practical recommendations, Audit report structure and communication, Management response and action plans, Follow-up and tracking of recommendation implementation

Module 6: Fraud, Quality & Continuous Improvement: Fraud risk factors and fraud triangle, Fraud prevention and detection controls, Role of internal audit in fraud investigations, Quality assurance and improvement programme (QAIP), Key performance indicators (KPIs) for audit functions, Continuous auditing / monitoring best practices

GSDCI Online Assessment Detail:

• Duration- 60 minutes.
• Number of Questions- 30.
• Number of Questions from each module: 5.
• Language: English.
• Exam Type: Multiple Choice Questions.
• Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 50%.
• There is no negative marking in any module.

Benefits of Certification:

🌍 1. Global Recognition & Credibility – Stand out worldwide with a certification that opens doors across borders. Trusted by employers, respected by institutions, and recognized in over 100 countries.

📜 2. Quality Assurance through ISO Certification – Certified to global ISO standards, our programs deliver excellence, consistency, and a benchmarked learning experience that speaks for itself.

💼 3. Career Advancement & Employability – Enhances your resume and increases chances of promotions or job offers.

🤝 4. Non-Profit Trust Factor – Certifications from non-profit organizations are mission-driven rather than profit-driven.

📚 5. Access to Verified Learning & Resources – Often includes e-books, mock tests, and online support without hidden costs.

🔍 6. Transparency & Online Verification – Certifications come with a unique Enrolment ID for easy online verification by employers and institutions.

⏳ 7. Lifetime or Long-Term Validity – Certifications usually have lifetime validity or long-term recognition, reducing the need for frequent renewals.