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Prepare for the CIA exam in Arabic, inside a single system.

An in-person or online course, a recorded course, three digital books, more than 1,300 explained questions, mock exams and the Allam AI assistant — all connected inside SarhOnline.

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The CIA study dashboard on the SarhOnline platform

Smart planAdapts as you progress

1300+Questions with explanations

Dates

When the next cohort starts

CIA cohorts open through the year — in person at Sarh in Amman or live online. Pick the date that fits and reserve your seat.

Dates for the coming months are listed in the full schedule, with the days, times and fee for each cohort.

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400+Revision cards for quick recall

1300+Online questions with answer explanations

3Digital books covering the CIA parts

18 monthsQuestion bank and Allam access

You do not need to buy to see how it works

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Anyone can create a free SarhOnline account and explore the trial version. See how the content is organised and get a feel for studying on it before choosing a course or materials.

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The tools that change how you prepare

Not just a question bank — a study path that carries you to exam day.

Every tool in SarhOnline is tied to your actual performance, so you know what to study, when to revise, and how ready you are before booking the exam.

The CIA mock exam interface, built to match the real exam

Practise in the same format as exam day.

You sit a full mock exam in an interface that mirrors the real CIA exam and the way you move through it, so it is familiar before you sit down at the test centre.

A clear countdown timer

Flag questions for review

A browser for every question

A detailed report when you finish

A personalised CIA study plan built by the Allam AI assistant

Allam does not just answer you — it organises your study.

Allam helps you understand concepts and questions from the CIA books and the question bank, then builds a study plan around your time and your exam date and updates it as your performance changes.

A plan built around your goal

Identifies your weak topics

Adjusts the plan as you progress

Reminds you when you stop studying

An explained CIA question with performance and readiness reports

Every answer becomes a study decision.

You work through more than 1,300 questions with the correct answer explained, then the platform shows your performance by topic, your strengths and weaknesses, and a readiness indicator showing how prepared you are.

An explanation for every question

Tests by topic

Strength and weakness analysis

A clear readiness indicator

The Arabic CIA books for all three parts

Choose the way of studying that suits you

The full content, in more than one format.

You can join the in-person or online course, study through the recorded course, or buy the materials and preparation tools on their own.

In-person and online course87 training hours led by specialist instructors.

Recorded courseStructured lectures you can watch and replay at any time, including the accompanying materials and tools as set out in the product details.

Three digital booksComprehensive Arabic books for all three parts, with printed copies available as an option.

A complete revision toolkitMore than 400 flashcards, mock exams, performance reports and the Allam assistant.

You do not need to piece together scattered resources — choose the package that fits and get the tools that come with it, in one place.

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Certification information

87 training hours: 30 for Part 1, 33 for Part 2 and 24 for Part 3.

To sit the CIA exams you normally need a bachelor’s degree in any subject; the IIA sets alternative routes for non-graduates. To receive the certificate you also need two years of internal audit or related experience (one year with a master’s), which you can complete after passing. Full details are in our CIA certification guide.

Yes. The electronic question bank has more than 1,300 exam-style questions written by Sarh for the IIA’s 2025 syllabus, each with the correct answer explained. The IIA’s own exam questions are confidential and never published.

It is taken at the Specialized Technical Services (STS) centre in Amman, and there are several other accredited centers across the Arab world.

The exam is available in Arabic and is multiple choice. You must score a scaled score of 600 (on a 250–750 scale) in each part to pass. Part One has 125 questions; Parts Two and Three have 100 each. Sarh teaches The IIA’s 2025 syllabus. The IIA states that the Arabic CIA exam stays on the 2019 syllabus until 27 December 2026 and moves to the 2025 syllabus from 28 December 2026, so talk to our team when choosing your exam date.

Success partners… stories from real experiences

My sincere thanks and appreciation to Sarh for their efforts in preparing us for the exam. Thank God, I passed all three parts on the first try thanks to the comprehensiveness of the electronic question bank and its coverage of all topics, which helped me go into the exam confident and ready.
Ahmad Abu Talib
CIA Passer · February 2019
The course and studying the question bank made me feel that the actual exam was just another study session at home, as there is a very high degree of similarity in the pattern and concepts of questions between the real exam and Sarh’s electronic question bank.
Nabil Othman
CIA Passer · October 2020
Taking the course in Arabic saved me a lot of time; it was comprehensive and clear, and I didn’t need any other source. This allowed me to prepare for the first exam in just one month and pass it on my first try.
Mohammed Nassar
CIA Passer · April 2021

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From the first day of studying to exam day

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Upon registration, you immediately get the curriculum and question bank on the SarhOnline platform.

Part One and Two

The course starts with Part One (30 hours), then Part Two (33 hours); the calendar length depends on the section’s schedule.

Break Period

Optional break of two months to one year for preparation and taking the exam for both parts.

Part Three and Certification

You attend Part Three (24 hours), then pass its exam and complete the remaining requirements for the certificate.

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Your path to the CIA certification is easier than you think; all you need are the right tools and resources to save you time and effort.

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FAQs

The bank contains over 1,300 questions and answers on the SarhOnline platform, with explanations and clarifications of the correct answer for each question.

SarhOnline brings all your study tools together in one place: the question bank with explanations, mock exams that simulate the real CIA exam, review cards, digital books, and a readiness indicator with a study plan adjusted by the ‘Allam’ smart assistant based on your progress.

‘Allam’ is a smart assistant that has read the three CIA books and their question bank. You ask it in Arabic about any concept or question, and it explains based on the material, and builds a study plan that adapts to your progress, pace, and weak points.

The curriculum consists of three digital books that are read within the SarhOnline platform, with the option to order printed copies for an additional shipping fee that varies by delivery address. You choose the version (paper or electronic) from the product page when purchasing.

The digital books and the question bank (including the Allam assistant) are valid for 18 months on the SarhOnline platform, counted from your first login. The account can be used from one device per user to protect copyright.

Yes. Every live lecture is recorded. Lecture recordings stay available to you for one year on the Sarh Online platform.

The course fees cover only the training and scientific curricula. Exam fees are paid when booking, according to the price announced on the IIA website, and may vary from country to country; therefore, we recommend checking the IIA website in your country. We have a dedicated department for correspondence and exam booking if you need assistance.

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