COBIT® 2019 Foundation

COBIT® is a framework for the enterprise governance and management of information and technology (I&T) that supports enterprise goal achievement. This foundation course is intended for those new to COBIT who are interested in achieving the latest foundation certificate as well as current COBIT 5 Foundation Certificate holders.

From its foundation in the IT audit community, COBIT has developed into a broader and more comprehensive information and technology (I&T) governance and management framework and continues to establish itself as a widely accepted and well regarded framework for I&T governance.

Examination

This course pricing includes an exam voucher to sit an online proctored exam through ISACA. The voucher is valid for 365 days. A sample exam paper will be discussed during class to assist with preparation.

• 120 minutes duration

• 75 multiple choice questions

• Closed book

• Answer 49 questions correctly (65%) to pass and attain certification

What You’ll Learn

After completing this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognise the context, benefits and key reasons COBIT is used as an information and technology governance framework

• Explain the COBIT framework:

  • Key attributes

  • Product family

  • Alignment with industry frameworks

• Compare the COBIT principles for governance system framework

• Describe a governance system:

  • Governance and management objectives

  • Components of the governance system

  • Focus areas

  • Design factors

  • Goals cascade

• Describe the elements of governance and management objectives

• Differentiate COBIT based performance management using maturity and capability perspectives

• Design a tailored governance system using COBIT

• Explain the key points of the COBIT business case

• Describe the relationships between the COBIT Design and Implementation Guides

• Prepare for the COBIT 2019 Foundation exam

Who Is The Course For?

• Any stakeholder with responsibilities for the governance and management of enterprise information and technology

• Individuals with no previous COBIT training or certifications interested in learning the COBIT 2019 framework essentials

• Current COBIT 5 Foundation Certificate holders who are interested in achieving the COBIT 2019 Foundation Certificate

• Those looking to prepare for the COBIT 2019 Foundation exam

We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources.

Course Subjects

Framework Introduction

• Enterprise Governance of Information and Technology (I&T)

• COBIT as an I&T Framework

• Intended Audience for the COBIT 2019 Framework

• COBIT Format and Product Architecture

• COBIT and Other Standards

• Training and Certification

• Group Discussion and Questions

• Module Summary and Sample Questions

COBIT Principles and Concepts

• Governance “System” Principles

• Governance “Framework” Principles

Governance System and Components

• Governance and Management Objectives

• Components of the Governance System

• Focus Areas

• Design Factors

• Goals Cascade

• Exercise

Governance and Management Objectives

• Overview of the COBIT Core Model

• Governance and Management Objectives Purpose Statements

• Governance and Management Objectives Detailed Guidance

• Group Exercise

Performance Management

• Performance Management Definition, Principles and Overview

• Managing Performance of Processes

• Managing Performance of Other Governance System Components

Designing a Tailored Governance System

• Introduction to Designing a Tailored Governance System

• Impact of Design Factors

• Designing a Tailored System

Business Case

• Making a Case for Getting Started

• Overview of the COBIT Business Case

• Example Scenario

Implementing Enterprise Governance Over IT

• Implementation Guide Purpose and Scope

• Implementation Phases

• Design Guide and Implementation Guide Relationships

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites but it is recommended that participants have some understanding of IT governance.