Microcredentials

Focused Learning, Big Career Impact

IIA-Australia’s microcredentials are flexible, assessment-driven certifications that demonstrate your expertise in key competencies. Microcredentials are your opportunity to upskill in specific, high-value areas—on your terms and schedule. Whether you're starting out or upskilling, our microcredentials help you stand out in a competitive profession.

Microcredentials are short, targeted learning experiences that certify specific skills or competencies. Defined by the National Microcredentials Framework as "a certification of assessed learning or competency, with a minimum volume of learning of one hour and less than an AQF award qualification," they are designed to be:

  • Flexible: Study at your own pace with online delivery.
  • Industry-Aligned: Content developed in consultation with internal audit professionals.
  • Recognised: Earn a Statement of Attainment and digital badge upon successful assessment.

Available Microcredential Courses

  Fundamentals of Internal Auditing 

Kickstart your internal auditing career with this comprehensive course covering the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), risk management, internal controls, and essential interpersonal skills.

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  • Level: Introductory
  • Duration: 5 weeks
  • Course Delivery: Online
  • CPE Hours: 25
  • Cost: $2099
  • Offered: Monthly

There are three microcredentials on offer for the Fundamentals of Internal Auditing Training course:

  1. Understanding IPPF
  2. Internal Audit Governance and Risk Management Basics
  3. Introduction to Internal Audit Engagement

You can choose to do any microcredential(s) as part of the assessment. The learner can choose to do the assessments during or immediately after the completion of the course.

After the completion of all three microcredentials, they will be entitled to a full “Fundamentals of Internal Auditing” Digital Badge and a Statement of Attainment on the training course.

  • There is no prerequisite or entry requirement. The learner shall need basic Microsoft Word skills to complete the assessment report.
  • The method of assessment requires the learner to complete a Quiz, Reflection Task and Written Assignment for each microcredential.
  • The estimated number of hours spent on completing the assessment tasks is between 2 and 3 hours for each microcredential.
  • The learner must submit their completed assessment tasks within 4 weeks of attending the self-paced training session to continue with the learning-based assessment pathway to microcredential. The learner may request and negotiate an extension of time for up to one week.
  • There are no formal credits/RPL provided for this microcredential.
  • The microcredential may be suitable for anyone working in the “Internal Auditing” industry. Upon successful completion and being deemed competent, you will earn the “Statement of Attainment”, and “Digital Badge” for the assessed microcredential(s).

  Report Writing for Internal Auditors

Enhance your ability to craft clear and impactful audit reports, a critical skill for effective communication and professional credibility.

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  • Level: Introductory
  • Course Delivery: Online
  • CPE Hours: 7
  • Cost: $396
  • Offered: On demand

The method of assessment requires the learner to complete the following practical assessment activity:

  • There is no prerequisite or entry requirement. The learner shall need basic Microsoft Word skills to complete the assessment report.
  • The assessment task is to analyse the content of the provided report and rewrite it to align with the standard structure of observations.
  • The estimated number of hours spent on completing the assessment task is between 2 and 3 hours.
  • The learner must submit their completed assessment tasks within 3 weeks after attending the 6-hour training session to continue with the learning-based assessment pathway to microcreedential. The learner may request and negotiate an extension of time for up to one week.
  • There are no formal credits/RPL provided for this microcredential.
  • The microcredential may be suitable for anyone working in the “Internal Auditing” industry. Upon successful completion and being deemed competent, you will earn the “Statement of Attainment”, and “Digital Badge” for the Report Writing microcredential.

  Auditor to Analyst: Beginners Course

Develop your data analytics skills with hands-on experience in tools like SQL Server and Python, enhancing your ability to automate tasks and gain deeper insights.

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  • Level: Beginner
  • Course Delivery: On demand
  • CPE Hours: 10
  • Cost: $700

The method of assessment requires the learner to complete the following practical assessment activity:

  • There is no prerequisite or entry requirement. The learner shall need basic Microsoft Word skills to complete the assessment report.
  • The assessment task is to analyse the content of the provided report and rewrite it to align with the standard structure of observations.
  • The estimated number of hours spent on completing the assessment task is between 2 and 3 hours.
  • The learner must submit their completed assessment tasks within 3 weeks after attending the 6-hour training session to continue with the learning-based assessment pathway to microcreedential. The learner may request and negotiate an extension of time for up to one week.
  • There are no formal credits/RPL provided for this microcredential.
  • The microcredential may be suitable for anyone working in the “Internal Auditing” industry. Upon successful completion and being deemed competent, you will earn the “Statement of Attainment”, and “Digital Badge” for the Report Writing microcredential.
  • Credit Points: 6
  • Level: Introductory
  • CPE: 40 hours
  • Delivery: Online
  • Cost: $2,090 (Member) and $2,490 (Non Member)
  • Duration: 14 Weeks
  • Offered: March and August
  • Study Load: 10 hours per week

  Legal and Regulatory Environment (LRE)

This module explores the legal, regulatory, and economic environments impacting Australian organisations, focusing on their decision-making processes. It addresses the complexities of trade legislation, labour laws, copyright, privacy, civil and penal laws, taxation, and contract law, along with the nature of legal evidence. Key topics include ethics and ethical organisations, the legal and regulatory environment, governance, fraud risk prevention and investigation, and the economic environment's implications for internal audit. By covering these areas, the module enhances students' understanding of the risks of fraud and ethical issues in organisational contexts.

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  • Credit Points: 6
  • Level: Introductory
  • CPE: 40 hours
  • Delivery: Online
  • Cost: $2,090 (Member) and $2,490 (Non Member)
  • Duration: 14 Weeks
  • Offered: March and August
  • Study Load: 10 hours per week

  Organisations Systems and Processes (OSP)

This module enhances students' understanding of the internal auditor competency framework by exploring systems and processes that support effective business management. It covers key financial statements and their interrelationships, emphasising trend and ratio analysis as tools for investigation. The module also examines Information and Communications Technology (ICT), focusing on its governance, risk management, and audit processes. Key topics include financial reporting, analysis of financial statements, ICT governance, auditing ICT projects, managing ICT risks, cyber security, data analytics, and business continuity management, equipping students with essential skills for effective internal auditing in modern organisations.

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  • Credit Points: 6
  • Level: Introductory
  • CPE: 40 hours
  • Delivery: Online
  • Cost: $2,090 (Member) and $2,490 (Non Member)
  • Duration: 14 Weeks
  • Offered: March and August
  • Study Load: 10 hours per week

Pathways to Earning a Microcredential

Learning-Based Pathway

Enroll in one of our eligible online training courses. Upon completion, undertake the associated assessment. Successfully passing the assessment earns you a microcredential.

Assessment-Only Pathway

If you've previously completed an eligible course, you can opt to take the assessment separately to earn the microcredential. Contact us at [email protected] to enrol in the assessment.

FAQs

Entry Requirements

  • Be over 18 years old.
  • Have sufficient English proficiency to undertake a fully online course delivered and assessed in English.
  • Understand that completion does not guarantee credit or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) towards any university course or program.
  • Possess basic Microsoft Word skills to complete assessment reports.

All the assessment tasks are optional. You can choose to do the assessment tasks and get assessed only if you would like to earn the microcredential. 

  • If you are assessed as having attained the learning outcome, then you will receive a ‘Certificate of Attainment and a Digital Badge’.
  • If you decide not to be assessed, you will be issued with a ‘Certificate of Completion’ that still can be valid evidence of participation in a structured professional development.

  • There is a cost of $200 (including GST) to take up the assessments for the Fundamentals of Internal Auditing Microcredentials.
  • There is a cost of $100 (including GST) to take up the assessments for the Auditors to Analyst: Beginners Course Microcredentials.
  • There is a cost of $50 (including GST) to take up the assessments for the Report Writing for Internal Auditors Microcredentials.

Ready to Advance Your Career?

Earning a microcredential showcases your commitment to professional development and enhances your credibility in the field of internal auditing.

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