IT Asset Management
IT asset management systems standard specifying requirements to manage IT assets throughout their lifecycle, from planning and acquisition through to disposal.
ISO/IEC 19770-1 specifies requirements for IT asset management systems (ITAM), enabling organisations to demonstrate that they manage the lifecycle of IT assets from acquisition planning through to secure disposal. It provides a framework addressing software licence compliance, hardware asset tracking, and IT asset financial management.
The standard addresses the growing challenges of cloud asset management, BYOD, and subscription software licensing alongside traditional on-premise assets. It integrates with ISO 55001 for physical asset management and ISO/IEC 20000-1 for service management.
ACI-certified auditors evaluate ITAM system effectiveness and the adequacy of controls over IT asset lifecycle management, software compliance, and asset disposal.
Attend an ACI-Approved Training Provider (ATP) course for your chosen grade level. ACI-approved courses are aligned to the examination syllabus for ISO/IEC 19770-1.
Examinations are administered exclusively through ACI Approved Training Providers. Foundation and Internal Auditor examinations require 70% to pass; Lead Auditor requires 65%.
Submit your application through the ACI portal with your examination result, training certificate, and relevant audit experience log. Upon approval you receive your ACI Card ID and digital certificate.
Available Grades for ISO/IEC 19770-1
All six ACI auditor grades are available for this scheme. Each grade has defined competence, experience, and examination requirements.
Entry-level certification for those beginning their auditing career. Suitable for individuals who have completed foundation training but have limited audit experience.
For auditors who have completed Internal Auditor training and have begun accumulating audit experience under supervision or in an internal audit role.
Full auditor grade for practitioners with demonstrated audit experience. Recognised as a competent independent auditor of management systems.
Senior grade for experienced auditors capable of leading audit teams and managing full audit programmes. The most widely recognised auditor grade internationally.
Advanced grade for highly experienced auditors demonstrating sustained performance in complex audit environments and contributions to the auditing profession.
The highest ACI designation, awarded to individuals who have made an exceptional contribution to the management system auditing profession and to the ACI community.
Find an Approved Training Provider, sit the examination, and submit your application to ACI.