Becker vs Surgent for the CIA exam
Becker is The IIA’s official partner, from about $899; Surgent is the value pick at about $499 for 18 months, with adaptive diagnostics and a pass guarantee. Becker offers more simulated exams and live classes in its top tier.
Features from each provider’s pages; prices as observed in August 2026. Not hands-on tested.
| Becker | Surgent | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From about $899 | About $499 |
| Access | 24 months or unlimited | 18 months |
| Questions | 3,300+ | 3,000+ |
| Live classes | Pro only | No |
| Guarantee | Premium and Pro | Yes |
Choose Becker if
- Official alignment and support matter most.
Choose Surgent if
- You want a complete adaptive course at the lowest price.
Official source & community discussion
The IIA: CIA (official) →
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