UAE IAA Certified CAE Leadership Program (CCLP) (Flagship Certification)
Course Outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
• Position Internal Audit as a strategic partner to the Board and executive management
• Lead risk-based assurance planning aligned to enterprise priorities
• Influence stakeholders and elevate audit communications at Audit Committee level
• Build and lead a high-performing audit function (operating model, talent, QAIP)
• Integrate technology, analytics, ESG, AI and cyber oversight into the audit agenda
• Produce a Board-ready 12-month audit strategy and leadership plan
Target Audience:
· Heads of Audit / Senior Audit Directors
· Deputy CAEs / “Next CAE” succession candidates
· Senior audit leaders transitioning into broader leadership roles
Duration and Format:
6 months Cohort-based, part-time ~60–80 learning hours (2 sessions per month + capstone milestones)
Course outline:
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Module Timeline
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Module Theme
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Key Topics
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Week 1–2
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Orientation + CAE Role Readiness
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CAE mandate, audit charter, independence, ethics, governance positioning
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Month 1–2
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Strategy & Risk Leadership
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Enterprise risk, audit plan strategy, assurance mapping, agile/continuous auditing
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Month 2–3
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Stakeholder Influence & Board Communication
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Audit committee dynamics, difficult conversations, executive presence, reporting clarity
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Month 3–4
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Leading the Function
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Operating model, talent & succession, co-sourcing, QAIP, performance management
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Month 4–5
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Technology & Analytics Leadership including Emerging Issues
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Data analytics strategy, AI implications, cyber/IT assurance oversight, ESG Non-financial indicators
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Month 5–6
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Capstone + Assessment
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“CAE for a day” simulation + 12-month audit strategy and leadership plan
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