AI auditing needs leaders. Become one.
Be one of the first IT auditors and advisors to embrace AI and level up their careers with the new ISACA Advanced in AI Audit™ (AAIA™) certification. Designed exclusively for professionals with CISA® or another qualified designation, the AAIA certification empowers auditing and consulting professionals to stand up to the challenge and become leaders in the emerging AI future.
DO YOU QUALIFY? VIEW GLOBAL DESIGNATIONS QUALIFIED FOR AAIA.
To qualify for AAIA, candidates must either hold a CISA certification or one of the following designations with an IT audit or IT advisory role focus: CIA, US CPA, ACCA or FCCA, Canadian CPA, Australian CPA or FCPA or the Japanese CPA designation.
All holders qualify:
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor from ISACA)
Holders with an IT audit or IT advisory role focus:
- CIA (Certified Internal Auditor from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA))
- US CPA (Certified Public Accountant from one of the US state boards of accountancy)
- ACCA (Chartered Certified Accountant from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA))
- FCCA (Fellow Chartered Certified Accountant from ACCA)
- Canadian CPA (Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant from one of the Canadian provincial or regional accounting bodies)
- Australian CPA (Certified Practicing Accountant from CPA Australia)
- Australian FCPA (Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant from CPA Australia)
- Japanese CPA (Certified Public Accountant from the Japanese Financial Services Agency (FSA) and Japanese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (JICPA))
Sharpen your skills and your resume with next-generation expertise
ISACA’s new certification goes beyond standard audit credentials. It validates the leading-edge skills to advise on AI opportunities, assess and mitigate risks, ensure compliance and leverage AI to meet organizational strategic goals across three key domains:
How do I become AI Audit certified?
Getting ready for the exam
Whether you prefer to prep on your own time or with the additional guidance and interaction that comes with live, expert instruction, ISACA has the right test prep solutions for every professional. Choose what works for your schedule and your studying needs.
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Before you register:
Attention Residents of India, Mainland China, and Hong Kong:
The AAIA exam is exclusively available at testing centers. Individuals in these regions cannot use live remote proctoring for this exam.
Register for the exam
AAIA candidates must hold an active CISA certification or a qualified designation from the list above. Upon registration, AAIA exam candidates have a twelve-month eligibility period to take their exam. This means that from the date you register, you have twelve months to take your AAIA exam. It is important to note that the exam registration fee must be paid in full before an exam candidate can schedule and take an exam.
ISACA has a zero-tolerance policy for fraudulent test taking activities. Those involved in fraudulent activities will be subject to score nullification and/or certification revocation. Please see “Terms of Use – 16. Exams.”
Seamless certification journey
ISACA’S AAIA certification exams are computer-based and administered at authorized PSI testing centers globally or as remotely proctored exams. AAIA exam registration is continuous, meaning candidates can register any time, no restrictions. Candidates can schedule a testing appointment as early as 48 hours after payment of exam registration fees.
Log in to MyISACA or create an account to begin
If you are creating an account, please ensure your name matches what appears on your government-issued identification that you will present on the day of your AAIA exam.
ISACA’s Zero-Tolerance Policy
ISACA has a zero-tolerance policy for fraudulent test-taking activities. Those involved in fraudulent activities will be subject to score nullification and/or certification revocation.
VIEW TERMS OF USE FOR EXAMSPlease note, AAIA exam appointments are only available 90 days in advance. If you do not see your exam site or date available more than 90 days in advance, please check back when it is closer to your desired exam date. If you still do not see your desired exam site or date available, please verify that your AAIA exam eligibility has not expired by logging into your ISACA Account, and clicking the Certification & CPE Management tab.
Rescheduling an exam
You can reschedule your AAIA exam anytime, without penalty, during your eligibility period if done a minimum of 48 hours prior to your scheduled testing appointment. To reschedule an appointment: Log in to your ISACA Account and follow the rescheduling steps in the Scheduling Guide.
How to become certified
Taking and passing the AAIA certification exam is just the first step in becoming certified. To become AAIA certified, an individual must first meet the following requirements:
- AAIA candidates must hold one of the designations from the list above.
- Pass the certification exam
- Pay the US$50 application processing fee >
- Adhere to the Code of Professional Ethics >
Candidates have five years from passing the exam to apply for AAIA certification.
Why certify
