Certifications Frequently Asked Questions

The IIA’s Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) is an integrated software program that manages all of the certification programs for The IIA. CCMS is a self-service tool that allows candidates the ability to apply, register, and monitor their certification program status in a real-time environment.

You will also use CCMS to complete annual CPE reporting, communicate to The IIA’s Certifications Support Team, and order or download your certificate once you’re certified.

You are required to report CPE by December 31 each year. You can report CPE credit hours after you receive notice that the CPE reporting window is open (usually in September) using the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS) or through your local Institute. CPE requirements can vary based on your professional status. A complete list of CPE requirements can be found here.

CPE Requirments

CPE reporting fees vary globally based upon membership status, and if you report CPE directly to The IIA through CCMS or through your local Institute. Some Institutes will pay the member reporting fee on behalf of the member; others may require that the member pay the fee. Please check with your local Institute for their pricing policies.

Candidates with designations in an EXPIRED status will need to report CPE hours earned for the prior twelve (12) months and pay a reinstatement fee of US $100 for members or US $259 for non-members.

Candidates with designations in a GRACE PERIOD status will need to report CPE hours earned for the prior year and submit the reporting fees if applicable.

The IIA does not prequalify CPE activities. Certified individuals are responsible to determine if the CPE activity meets the guidelines as approved by the Professional Certifications Board (PCB) and outlined in the CPE Policy.

Once you complete all the requirements to become certified, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. This e-mail will contain instructions directing you to the Certification Candidate Management System (CCMS), where you download a PDF or order a printed certificate. Please take this time to be sure that your contact information, mailing address, and name as you wish for it to appear on your certificate are correct. Please note that some Institutes outside North America will receive your certificate directly and award it to you. If you are outside North America, please check with your local Institute for guidance.