Auditing and Governance Risk and Compliance

Agile Internal Auditing

Agile methods help internal audit deliver faster, more relevant assurance with greater stakeholder involvement. This course shows how to apply agile to auditing: agile principles, audit sprints, backlogs and prioritisation, daily stand-ups, iterative reporting, collaboration with auditees and adapting audit methodology and quality standards.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Traditional audits can be slow and produce outdated findings. You will learn agile practices that make auditing more responsive.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Agile audit simulations, sprint planning exercises, case studies and methodology workshops.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Explain agile principles in an audit context
Plan audits as sprints
Manage audit backlogs and priorities
Run stand-ups and retrospectives
Report iteratively to stakeholders
Adapt methodology while meeting standards

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Internal auditors
Audit managers
Heads of internal audit
Audit methodology leads
Quality assurance staff

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Agile planning
Sprint management
Collaboration
Iterative reporting
Methodology adaptation

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Agile Auditing

09:00–10:08Why agile
10:08–11:00Principles
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Principles (continued)
11:45–12:53Myths
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Planning

09:00–10:08Audit backlogs
10:08–11:00Sprint planning
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Sprint planning (continued)
11:45–12:53Prioritisation
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Execution

09:00–10:08Stand-ups
10:08–11:00Kanban boards
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Kanban boards (continued)
11:45–12:53Collaboration
12:53–14:00Simulation

Day 4Reporting

09:00–10:08Iterative reporting
10:08–11:00Stakeholder reviews
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Stakeholder reviews (continued)
11:45–12:53Retrospectives
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 5Methodology

09:00–10:08Standards and documentation
10:08–11:00Scaling
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Scaling (continued)
11:45–12:53Roadmap
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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