Validates knowledge of internal audit fundamentals, ethics, engagement planning and performance, and managing the internal audit function.
A good CIA course covers all three exam parts of The IIA's current syllabus, adapts to your weak areas and gives you enough practice questions for scenario-style items. We compared the main options on coverage, question banks, access and price.
Most people should start with Surgent, which has the lowest upfront price and adapts to your weak areas. Choose Gleim for the largest question bank and access until you pass, Becker for the longest access, and HOCK to pay month to month.
| Course | Best for | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
 Becker CIA Exam Review | IIA partner course | Interactive | $899 |
 Gleim CIA Review | Large question bank | Interactive | $1,099 |
 Surgent CIA Review | Lowest upfront cost | Interactive | $499 |
 CIA Membership | Month-to-month plan | Interactive | $120/month |
A three-part online course matched to The IIA's CIA syllabus, with lectures, practice questions and simulated exams. Pro adds printed textbooks, live online classes and a pass guarantee.
Great fit if you want The IIA's partner course with long access
Poor fit if you want the lowest price; choose Surgent
An adaptive course with video, digital books and a large question bank, from an IIA Authorized Licensee. Premium adds access until you pass and personal counselor support.
Great fit if you want a large question bank and access until you pass
Poor fit if you want the lowest price; choose Surgent
An adaptive course that builds a study plan from your weak areas, updated for the Global Internal Audit Standards. Single parts are also sold separately.
Great fit if you want a lower-cost course that adapts to your weak areas
Poor fit if you want unlimited access or the biggest question bank; choose Becker or Gleim
A monthly membership with online textbooks, audiobooks, 30+ hours of video, 4,800+ practice questions and nine full mock exams. It builds a study plan around your exam date.
Great fit if you want to pay month to month and stop when you pass
Poor fit if you study slowly and want a fixed total price; choose Surgent
For most people, Surgent: it is the cheapest full course and it adapts to the topics you miss. Choose Gleim if you want the biggest question bank.
No free course covers all three parts. The IIA's free sample questions show the format, but you need a paid review course to prepare.
Plan for about 100 hours of preparation across the three parts, including question practice. HOCK includes 30+ hours of video.
Surgent Essentials is $499 for 18 months. HOCK costs $120/month, so it is cheaper only if you finish in a few months.