Northern Illinois University

NIU Outreach - Professional Development & Training

Exam Preparation

Preparing for your credentialing exam gives you piece of mind and the knowledge you need to earn high scores on your exams. NIU provides access to professional courses through our partnerships with accrediting organizations in a number of fields. Most preparation courses also count toward keeping your other certifications current.

Finance and Accounting

Earn accounting CPE credits while preparing for the Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Management Accountant or Certified Public Accountant examinations.
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIAŽ)

Course Date Time Location
Certified Internal Auditor exam preparation Month Day 12:00 p.m. NIU Hoffman Estates

Institute of Management Accountants (IMAŽ) 

Course Date Time Location
Certified Management Accountant exam preparation Month Day 12:00 p.m. NIU Hoffman Estates

Certified Public Accountants (CPA)

Course Date Time Location
CPA Exam Review Month Day 12:00 p.m. NIU Hoffman Estates

Human Resources

Earn your certification in human resources management as a Professional in Human Resources (PHRŽ) or as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHRŽ). At the same time, you can receive HRCIŽ approved continuing education credits and network with other professionals.


The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRMŽ)

Program Name Date Time Location
SHRMŽ's Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate Program Month Day 12:00 p.m. NIU Hoffman Estates
Professional Human Resource Management Certification Preparation Program Month Day 12:00 p.m. NIU Hoffman Estates


College Entrance Exam Preparation Courses

Online and traditional test preparation courses for five major examinations: