16NOV
16 - 20 Nov 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
Professional training course · AGRC-008
Internal Audit Quality Assurance
A high-performing internal audit function must demonstrate quality, independence, efficiency, and alignment with professional standards. Quality assurance programs help…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 16Upcoming dates
- 8Cities
- £2,250Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
A high-performing internal audit function must demonstrate quality, independence, efficiency, and alignment with professional standards. Quality assurance programs help internal audit teams improve performance, strengthen stakeholder confidence, and ensure compliance with international standards. This course provides participants with practical tools to build and manage quality assurance and improvement programs, conduct internal assessments, prepare for external reviews, and enhance audit effectiveness.
Course Methodology
This course uses an interactive and practical approach through presentations, case studies, assessment workshops, group discussions, benchmarking exercises, self-assessment tools, and real workplace examples.
Course Objectives
- Understand quality principles in internal auditing
- Apply international internal audit standards and ethics
- Develop a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP)
- Measure internal audit performance effectively
- Conduct internal self-assessments and reviews
- Prepare for external quality assessments
- Identify improvement opportunities and best practices
- Strengthen reporting and compliance processes
Target Audience
- Internal Auditors
- Chief Audit Executives
- Audit Managers
- Quality Assurance Professionals
- Governance and Compliance Officers
- Audit Committee Members
- Anyone responsible for internal audit effectiveness
Target Competencies
- Internal Auditing
- Quality Assurance
- Performance Measurement
- Compliance Management
- Audit Standards Application
- Continuous Improvement
- Governance Review
- Reporting Skills
Course outline
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1Day 1: Internal Audit, Quality & Performance
- Concept of internal audit
- Types of internal audit function
- Principles of conduct of the Code of Ethics
- International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
- Meaning of quality and performance
- Measuring performance
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2Day 2: Quality Assurance & Improvement Program
- Framework for quality assurance
- Requirements of the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
- Evaluation of conformance with policies, procedures, and standards
- Application of the Code of Ethics
- Assessing efficiency and effectiveness of internal audit activity
- Identifying opportunities for improvement
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3Day 3: Internal Assessments
- Ongoing monitoring of performance of internal audit activity and staff
- Periodic self-assessment and review
- Assessing internal audit activity charter
- Evaluating legislative and regulatory requirements
- Establishing benchmarks for internal audit activities
- Establishing metrics to indicate improvement in the organization
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4Day 4: External Assessments
- Importance of external assessment
- Forms of external assessment
- Frequency of external assessment
- Internal audit and audit committee function
- Assessment of conflict of interest
- Following up results and recommendations of external assessments
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5Day 5: Using the Quality Assessment Manual to Conduct Self-Assessment
- Effectiveness of using resources
- Best successful practices
- Organization’s risk management
- Reporting on the Quality Assurance and Improvement Program
- Disclosure of non-conformance
- Compliance with regulatory requirements
- Case studies in each day activity
Schedule
Dates and fees
16 upcoming dates in 8 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
November 2026
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
December 2026
7DEC
7 - 11 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
14DEC
14 - 18 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,400per delegate2+ people: £3,520 each
21DEC
21 - 25 Dec 2026Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
January 2027
4JAN
4 - 8 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
February 2027
1FEB
1 - 5 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Cape TownSouth Africa · Classroom
£2,840per delegate2+ people: £2,272 each
March 2027
1MAR
1 - 5 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
April 2027
5APR
5 - 9 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
May 2027
3MAY
3 - 7 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
June 2027
7JUN
7 - 11 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
July 2027
5JUL
5 - 9 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
August 2027
2AUG
2 - 6 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,850per delegate2+ people: £2,280 each
September 2027
6SEP
6 - 10 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
October 2027
4OCT
4 - 8 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,850per delegate2+ people: £3,080 each
November 2027
1NOV
1 - 5 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
MunichGermany · Classroom
£4,250per delegate2+ people: £3,400 each
December 2027
6DEC
6 - 10 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
Kuala LumpurMalaysia · Classroom
£2,250per delegate2+ people: £1,800 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Internal Audit Quality Assurance course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Internal Audit Quality Assurance course?
The next public date is 16 - 20 Nov 2026 in Amsterdam. There are 16 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Paris, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Munich, Kuala Lumpur.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,250 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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