The below list covers the key professional bodies and certifications to consider as part of an IT Audit career. Bear in mind that there are many different routes and the qualifications that are right for you will depend on your interests, professional background, current role, and goals.

Academic study is also very valuable, in particular any bachelors or masters degree. All of those listed are well recognised and any of the below will stand you in good stead. There are also many other qualifications of varying merit that I have not listed - buyer beware!

List of Professional Qualifications

Professional Body	Qualification	Notes
ISACA	Certified Information Systems Auditor	CISA
ISACA	Certified in Risk & Information Systems Control	CRISC
ISACA	Certified Information Security Manager	CISM
ISC2	Certified Information Systems Security Practitioner	CISSP
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (UK)	Chartered Internal Auditor	CMIIA
Institute of Internal Auditors (USA)	Certified Internal Auditor	CIA
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants	Chartered Certified Accountant	ACCA
American Institute of CPAs	Certified Public Accountant	CPA
Chartered Institute of Information Security	Professional / Chartered Member	MCIIS
Offensive Security (company)	Offensive Security Certified Professional	OSCP
CREST	CREST Registered Pentration Tester	CRT

List of Introductory Qualifications (early career)

Professional Body	Qualification	Notes
CompTIA	Network+
CompTIA	Security+
ISC2	Certified in Cyber Security
ISC2	Systems Security Certified Professional	SSCP
EC-Council	Certified Ethical Hacker	CEH
Axelos / ISEB	IT Infrastructre Library (ITIL4) Foundation
Project Management Institute (PMI)	Project Management Professional & others (see also PRINCE2)	CAPM, PMP, PMI-RMP