Internal auditor training: what should it include?

Good training is more than theory. It should build planning, interviewing, evidence and reporting skills.

ATAJ Resources · 2026

The purpose of internal-auditor training is to build the ability to plan, prepare, conduct and document an internal audit. Practical exercises are essential for skill development.

Core topics

Auditing principles and professional conduct.
Planning and preparation.
Interviewing, evidence and findings.
Reporting and follow-up.

ATAJ provides internal-auditor training and independent certification audit services.

Important: ATAJ provides management system certification, audit and training services. Certification audits are conducted in accordance with the principles of independence and impartiality. ATAJ is not currently an accredited certification body; therefore, certificates issued by ATAJ are outside the scope of accreditation and do not have the status of accredited certificates.