PESA – A Professional Qualification for SAI Auditors

The education in PESA is comprehensive, practical and custom-made for public sector auditors. Besides giving me confidence as a performance auditor,  PESA comprehensively covered other areas of importance to SAI auditors; why Supreme Audit Institutions matter and behaving professionally. I am now well equipped to play my role in making a difference in the lives of citizens.”

PESA is a valuable tool for employee training and education and something that gives opportunity to each PA auditor within the SAI to enhance their skills at their own pace and receive IDI-issued  certification upon successful completion of their education and certification.”

The IPDP was my favourite part of the program because it helped me understand a lot about my SAI, my SAI context, etc. This reflective writing is so useful and clarifying.”

PESA is not just a theoretical programme; it allows the participants to share knowledge and experiences from many different countries and reflect on what they have done while working on some issues and what they could do now that they are participating in PESA. I was very satisfied to contribute to the success of my colleagues, who have made an important effort to complete this programme.”

PESA Certification has been a transformative experience for my professional auditing career. The comprehensive training provided through the program has significantly enhanced my ability to conduct effective and impactful audits. The resources and support offered by IDI throughout the program were invaluable. I highly recommend PESA Certification to any auditor looking to elevate their expertise and contribute meaningfully to their community.”

PESA has been a transformative learning experience, equipping me with the knowledge and skills to excel as an auditor. The program not only deepened my expertise in performance auditing, but also enhanced my emotional intelligence and leadership skills, essential qualities that have greatly contributed to my professional growth. I now feel more confident in tackling new challenges and driving meaningful improvements on transparency, accountability, and, ultimately, the well-being of citizens.”

Participating in the Professional Education for SAI Auditors (PESA) of the IDI was a transformative experience for me, particularly as I began conducting financial audits within the UN Board of Auditors.

PESA significantly strengthened my technical practice, especially in the pre-engagement and planning phases, broadening my understanding of conflicts of interest, team competency matrices, and analytical procedures in the public sector context. It also reshaped my perspective on communication with management and those charged with governance, demonstrating how constructive dialogue enhances audit value. Most impactful, however, were the cross-cutting modules, which reaffirmed the auditor’s role as a driver of positive change. PESA not only refined my technical skills but also elevated my professional maturity and sense of institutional purpose.”

PESA has been a comprehensive and truly transformative learning experience for me. It combines strong technical training with the development of essential skills needed to become a better auditor. A particularly valuable aspect of PESA was the clear explanation of the purpose and importance behind audit processes and tools, which helped me moved beyond theory and apply the learning in practice. PESA is a highly valuable certification for auditors who want to strengthen their professional capabilities and contribute meaninful  value to their SAIs.”