The IIA’s professional certification system provides a structured pathway from entry-level to advanced credentials. The entry point is the Internal Audit Practitioner™ (IAP™), designed for new or rotational auditors. The core certification is the Certified Internal Auditor® (CIA®)—the only globally recognized internal audit credential—available through the traditional, accelerated, or challenge pathway. At the advanced level, the Certification in Risk Management Assurance® (CRMA®) serves as a benchmark for expertise in risk management assurance. All certifications are managed through the IIA’s CCMS system, with exams delivered via Pearson VUE test centers, and require ongoing Continuing Professional Education (CPE) to maintain validity. AAAdemy provides learning support precisely aligned with the IIA’s official certification blueprint—including structured knowledge explanations, study path planning, learning strategies, and online practice exams—helping candidates efficiently build their professional pathway and stay compliant with certification maintenance requirements.