About this learning event

This highly practical training will bring together internal auditors from various public sector institutions, offering a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange and skills development through hands-on assignments. The objective of this blended learning initiative is to develop the internal audit capacities of public sector auditors to perform value-added internal audit services. The event will begin with a workshop focused on practical techniques for planning and conducting assurance engagements in line with the new Global Internal Audit Standards set by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Participants will engage in sessions designed to enhance their skills in planning, conducting, and communicating the results of internal audits. 

Following the workshop, participants will collaborate in groups, with guidance from mentors, to complete hands-on assignments using real information and data. Through these assignments, they will apply their knowledge and skills in areas such as analysis, evaluation, and drafting recommendations.

The blended learning format includes an in-person workshop followed by a series of three webinars over the course of a month. During these sessions, participants will continue refining their assignments, receive expert feedback, and engage in peer discussions. The program will conclude with the submission and presentation of their completed work, demonstrating the application of newly acquired skills in a real-world context.

What will you learn

Participants will develop practical skills in planning and conducting internal audits aligned with the latest Global Internal Audit Standards. They will enhance their abilities in data analysis, risk evaluation, and drafting audit recommendations. Through hands-on assignments and expert feedback, they will also improve their problem-solving, communication, and reporting skills for delivering impactful audit findings.

This initiative will focus on the following learning outcomes:  

• Audit Planning & Execution – Conduct assurance engagements aligned with global standards.
  
• Data Analysis & Risk Assessment – Evaluate risks and analyze audit data effectively
• Practical Application – Apply audit methodologies to real-world scenarios
• Effective Reporting – Communicate audit findings with clarity and impact
• Collaborative Problem-Solving – Work in teams and refine critical thinking skills

Who should attend

This training is designed for internal auditors working in public sector institutions.

Faculty

• Frank Schuiten, Operational Audit Manager and Facilitator, Central Government Audit Service, Ministry of Finance of The Netherlands
• Karinne Luisa, Operational Audit Manager, Central Government Audit Service, Ministry of Finance of The Netherlands
• Anđelina Brzović Rakvin, Head of Internal Auditing, Clinical Center Zagreb, Croatia
• Marija Žugić, Director of Internal Audit, Adriatic Bank
• Albana Gjinopulli, Director of CHU, Ministry of Finance, Albania
• Polona Sirnik, Officer, Leadership and Learning Ecosystems

Practical information

Participants will be selected after the application deadline. Active engagement and a proficient working knowledge of English are required. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate.

Partners

This learning initiative is supported by: