Abitus to Launch Preparatory Course for ISACA®'s AI Audit Qualification "AAIA (Advanced in AI Audit)"

Abitus (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Jun Usaka), part of the Passmake Group which offers international qualification courses, announced that it will launch a preparatory course in June 2026 to support the acquisition of "AAIA (Advanced in AI Audit)," a new qualification established by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), a global authority in IT governance.

With this launch, materials introducing the course content, which explains the latest trends in AI auditing and Abitus's unique learning methods, are now available for download on the newly established website (https://www.abitus.co.jp/aaia/). Please utilize this as a first step towards building a new career in the AI era.

**[What is AAIA (Advanced in AI Audit)?]** With the spread of generative AI, companies are facing new risks such as "hallucinations (false responses)," "bias (prejudice)," "copyright infringement," and "data leakage." AAIA is an international qualification that certifies advanced skills to apply governance throughout the entire AI lifecycle and conduct audits to address these risks, which cannot be handled by conventional methods.

Certified by ISACA®, which has over 180,000 members worldwide, this qualification is positioned as an "Advanced" qualification for professionals with foundational knowledge in CISA® (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), etc. AAIA holders are expected to become experts who understand the technical characteristics of AI, translate them into the language of audit and governance, lead risk management across the organization, bring transparency to the AI black box, and support its safe operation.

**[Features of Abitus's AAIA Course (https://www.abitus.co.jp/aaia/)]** Abitus has produced an overwhelming number of successful candidates in the prerequisite qualifications for AAIA (over 2,000 CISA® cumulatively, over 5,500 CIA cumulatively, and over 8,000 USCPA cumulatively as of March 2026). This course brings together all of Abitus's know-how to provide the optimal solution for "fastest qualification" for busy professionals.

1. Thorough Explanation via Zoom Live Streaming by Practitioner Instructors In 8 short-term intensive live lectures (totaling 22.5 hours), participants will acquire specialized knowledge of AI auditing via the shortest route. Experts active on the front lines of practice will carefully select necessary sections from ISACA official materials and systematically explain complex governance theories with diagrams and practical examples.

2. Unique "Original AI Fundamentals Course" Included as Standard An "AI Fundamentals Course" and dedicated textbook are provided before the main course, allowing auditors who are not engineers to intuitively understand the mechanisms of neural networks and the principles of LLM (Large Language Models) without using mathematical formulas. This enables a smooth step-up to specialized areas.

3. Comprehensive Support System for Qualification The course offers a complete environment for busy professionals to continue learning, including "Q&A sessions" where questions can be directly asked to instructors, and a 1-year validity period for course access. Furthermore, detailed Japanese manuals and dedicated staff support for English exam booking and certification applications ensure that even those who are not confident in English can confidently aim for qualification.

**[Abitus Supports Acquisition of Governance-Related International Qualifications (https://www.abitus.co.jp/)]** Abitus supports the acquisition of governance-related international qualifications such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA® (Certified Information Systems Auditor), and CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner).

Against the backdrop of an increasing number of companies emphasizing corporate governance, CISA® (learning about information systems audit and security), CIA (acquiring systematic knowledge of international standards for corporate governance and internal control), and CFE (learning about strengthening, deterring, and preventing corporate fraud) have steadily increased their number of successful candidates, reaffirming the importance of enhancing an organization's risk response capabilities.

In addition to the above, Abitus is a leading company in adult education in Japan, fostering internationally competitive human resources by providing individuals with degrees and certificate programs, including US Certified Public Accountant (USCPA) and US MBA. It also offers corporate training programs and human resource introduction services to support careers.

Passmake Holdings will continue to fully support "learning" and "utilization of learning" to contribute to creating brilliant lives and a prosperous society.

**[Abitus Inc.]** Head Office: Shinjuku Minds Tower 15F, 2-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Business Activities: Education business (developing international qualification programs for working adults such as US Certified Public Accountant and Certified Internal Auditor) Human Resources Business (Human resource introduction; Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare License 13-Yu-302408; Human resource dispatch; Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare License (Haken) 13-302848) Established: July 1995 Representative: Jun Usaka Capital: 70 million yen Offices: Head Office (Shinjuku Main School), Osaka School https://www.abitus.co.jp/