Advanced in AI Audit™

AI is no longer on the horizon. Organisations are embedding AI into the core of business operations, decision-making and automation. As these systems grow more complex and influential, audit professionals must evolve to ensure they are governed effectively, aligned to strategic goals, and ethically sound. Without specialised AI audit capabilities, organisations risk falling behind in both compliance and innovation.

ISACA’s AAIA certification bridges this critical skills gap by equipping credentialed auditors with the ability to audit machine learning models, intelligent automation tools, and data-driven decision systems. More than just oversight, AAIA prepares you to use AI to enhance the audit process itself.

From the creators of the globally recognised CISA® certification, the ISACA Advanced in AI Audit (AAIA) certification empowers audit professionals to recognise, assess and respond to AI risks, opportunities and impacts—while also using AI to enhance audit workflows and deliver deeper insights.

Learning outcomes

Passing the AAIA exam and earning certification demonstrates the ability to audit AI-driven systems, including large language models, machine learning, intelligent automation tools and data-driven decision engines. You’ll be uniquely recognised to advise stakeholders on the adoption of AI and harness AI across key practice areas of AI Governance and Risk, AI Operations and Change Management and AI Audi Techniques and Tools.

Who should attend

• CISA certification holders
• Mid-late career professionals
• IT Audit Professionals, IT Risk Analyst/Specialist, Compliance Analyst, Compliance Officer, Information Manager, Risk Manager, Chief Audit Executive
• IT auditors with knowledge and experience in auditing AI and/or using AI to conduct audits
• Processionals with IT audit or advisory experience that hold an Australian CPA and FCPA (CPA Australia)

Prerequisites
AAIA candidates must hold an active CISA certification or a CPA or CIA.
The full list of recognised certifications can be found on the AAIA webpage on the ISACA website

Course contents

ISACA's AAIA 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 organisational strategic goals across three key domains.

1. AI Governance and Risk

• AI Models, Considerations and Requirements
• AI Governance and Program Management
• AI Risk Managment
• Privacy and Data Governance Programs
• Leading Practices, Ethics, Regulations and Standards for AI Standards, Frameworks and Regulations related to AI

2. AI Operations

• Data Management Specific to AI
• AI Solution Development Methodologies and Lifecycle
• Change Management Specific To AI
• Supervision of AI Solutions
• Testing Techniques for AI Solutions
• Threats and Vulnerabilities Specific to AI
• Incident Response Management Specific to AI

3. AI Auditing Tools and Techniques

• AI Planning and Design
• Audit Testing and Sampling Methodologies
• Audit Evidence Collection Techniques
• Audit Data Quality and Data Analytics
• AI Audit Outputs and Reports

Course fees

AAIA Advanced in AI Audit Training Course (2 days)

• Live Virtual Training: NZD$2,195

Fees include:

• 2-day course presentation with Tier 1 trainer
• Comprehensive ISACA course workbook printed in colour
• Official ISACA AAIA Review Manual (digital copy)
• 12-month online access to Official ISACA AAIA Review Questions, Answers and Explanations Manual

Prerequisites:

AAIA candidates must hold an active CISA certification or a CPA or CIA status.

Examination:
You can book your exam with ALC or via your ISACA portal.
If you wish to book the exam with ALC you can add the exam on during the online booking process.

The AAIA exam is set, conducted and marked by ISACA. All exams will be conducted online.
For more information, please refer to the exams page on the ISACA website.

Once you've passed your exam you have 5 years to get certified, to find out more about this please check out the How to get AAIA certified webpage on the ISACA website.