Becker vs HOCK for the CIA exam
Becker is a one-time purchase (from about $899) with long access and the official IIA partnership. HOCK is a monthly membership (about $119.99 a month) covering all three parts, with more practice questions and nine mocks, cheaper if you finish quickly.
Features from each provider’s pages; prices as observed in August 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| Becker | HOCK | |
|---|---|---|
| Price model | One-time, from about $899 | About $119.99 a month |
| Questions | 3,300+ | 5,500+ |
| Mocks | 6 | 9 |
| Live classes | Pro only | No |
| Challenge Exam course | Yes (separate) | Yes (separate) |
Choose Becker if
- You’ll study for many months or want the official course.
Choose HOCK if
- You want low commitment and expect to finish within a few months.
Official source & community discussion
The IIA: CIA (official) →
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