How we rank CIA exam prep
Our CIA picks are based on what each provider publishes: alignment with the 2025 syllabus, practice questions and mock exams, access length, live support, guarantees and price. We have not run hands-on tests, so we do not give star scores.
What we look at
| Factor | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| 2025 syllabus alignment | All English exams use the 2025 syllabus; older materials won’t match. |
| Practice and mocks | Explained questions and timed mocks for each part. |
| Access | Enough time to finish all three parts. |
| Support | Live classes, expert help, community. |
| Guarantees | We read the conditions and say what you’d actually get. |
| The right route | Three parts, Challenge Exam or IAP; we flag when a separate course is needed. |
What we don’t do
- We don’t claim hands-on testing we haven’t done.
- We don’t accept payment for picks; we currently earn no commission from any CIA provider.
- We don’t treat providers’ own pass-rate claims as independent evidence.