How International Candidates Pass the CIA Exam

Step 1

Make the commitment to take the CIA exam.
  1. Also make the commitment to prepare adequately to pass the exam. If you do not commit yourself to achieve success, it will be impossible for you to outperform other CIA candidates.
  2. Our system for success will enable you to pass the exam.

Step 2

Become an expert on the CIA exam.
  1. To outperform other CIA candidates, you must know more about the CIA exam than they do.
  2. This expertise includes knowledge of the subject matter covered on the exam, how the exam is prepared, the types of questions on the exam, the rules for exam administration, and the procedures that will be followed when you take the exam.
  3. Rely on the CIA: A System for Success booklet.

Step 3

Purchase the Gleim CIA Review System.
  1. The Gleim CIA Review System consists of books, Test Prep Software Download, Audio Review, Test Prep for Windows Mobile, and access to a Personal Counselor for all four parts of the CIA exam. This system allows busy CIA candidates to optimize their limited time through intensive review of all available materials. Our materials emulate the exam environment so you know what to expect at Pearson VUE on the day of your exam.
  2. You can order our CIA Review materials through the Online Store. For personal assistance, contact our International Training Consultants by emailing your inquiries to international@gleim.com.

Step 4

Communicate with your Personal Counselor and prepare a study plan.
  1. Study discipline is critical as you prepare for the CIA exam.
  2. Our 40 easy-to-use study units prepare you for the entire CIA exam. Each study unit takes 4-5 hours to complete.
    1. If you stay on a strict study schedule, it will take you about 1 month to prepare for each part of the CIA exam.
  3. CIA Review: A System for Success contains a detailed listing of suggested steps to take in planning your exam execution. It describes techniques for time budgeting, order of answering questions, and the question-answering techniques you should use. It also provides a complete explanation of all the examination procedures and rules.

 

Step 5

Register to take the exam online.
  1. Candidates seeking to take the CIA exam outside North America must contact their local IIA affiliates for all exam matters (exam registration, fee payment, etc.).

Step 6

Work systematically through each study unit.
  1. Each study unit for the Gleim CIA Review System contains practice multiple-choice questions along with Knowledge Transfer Outlines and all the tools you will need to minimize time and frustration spent studying while maximizing results.
  2. You will answer previous CIA exam multiple-choice questions in an interface that emulates Pearson VUE. Each question also contains answer explanations for the correct and incorrect answer choices.
  3. Use the Test Prep Software and Test Prep for Windows Mobile to focus on your weak areas by creating customized quizzes.
  4. Continue to communicate with your Personal Counselor to ensure you use your materials in the most efficient manner.

Step 7

Attend the exam and execute your plan.
  1. After using the Gleim CIA Review System, you will be prepared to PASS the CIA exam.

CIA Gleim Online: All of the above steps are packaged in a structured CIA Review course consisting of 40 study units for all four parts of the CIA Exam. Gleim guarantees you will pass the CIA Exam.