COBIT Foundation
Overview
Over the years, best-practice frameworks have been developed and promoted to assist in the process of understanding, designing and implementing enterprise governance of IT (EGIT). COBIT 2019 builds on and integrates more than 25 years of development in this field, not only incorporating new insights from science, but also operationalizing these insights as practice.
Learners will dive into the heart and structure of the of the COBIT framework, including:
- New framework introduction
- Key concepts and terminology
- Governance and Framework Principles
- Governance system and components
- Governance and management objectives
- Performance management
- Designing a tailored governance system
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 generally accepted framework for I&T governance.
Course Objective
After completing this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize the context, benefits and key reasons COBIT is used as an information and technology governance framework.
- Explain the key attributes of the COBIT framework
- Key attributes
- Product family
- Alignment with industry frameworks
- Compare the COBIT principles for governance system framework.
- Describe the components of a governance system:
- Governance and management objectives (see 5 below)
- 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.
- Discover how to 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 Should Attend
- Want to improve the alignment between IT and business goals.
- Need to understand how to effectively govern and manage enterprise IT.
- Are preparing for the COBIT Foundation certification exam.
- Want to enhance your knowledge of IT governance and management best practices.
- Are involved in IT auditing or compliance activities.
- Want to understand IT related risks.
Prerequisites
No mandatory prerequisites although some experience in IT or related fields is recommended.
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Framework Introduction
- Enterprise Governance of 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
Module 2 - Principles
- Governance “System” Principles
- Governance “Framework” Principles 3
Module 3 - Governance Systems and Components
- Governance and management objectives
- Components of the governance system
- Focus areas
- Design factors
- Goals cascade
Module 4 - Governance and Management Objectives
- Overview of the COBIT Core Model
- Governance and Management Objectives Purpose statements
- Governance and Management Objectives Detailed Guidance
Module 5 - Performance Management
- Performance management definition, principles and overview
- Managing performance of processes
- Managing Performance of Other Governance System
- Components 6
Module 6 - Designing a Tailored Governance System
- Introduction to designing a tailored governance system
- Impact of design factors
- Designing a tailored system
Module 7 - Getting Started with COBIT Making the Case
- Making a case for getting started
- Overview of the COBIT business case
- Example scenario
Module 8 - Implementing Enterprise Governance Over IT
- Implementing Enterprise Governance Over IT
- Implementation guide purpose and scope
- Implementation phases
- Design guide and implementation guide relationships
FAQs
General Questions:
- Q: What is COBIT?
- A: COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and related Technology) is a framework for the governance and management of enterprise IT. It helps organizations align IT goals with business objectives.
- Q: What is the purpose of the COBIT Foundation course?
- A: The course provides a foundational understanding of the COBIT framework and prepares individuals for the COBIT Foundation certification exam.
- Q: Who should attend a COBIT Foundation course?
- A: IT managers, business managers, IT auditors, compliance professionals, risk managers, and anyone involved in IT governance and management.
- Q: Are there any prerequisites for the COBIT Foundation course?
- A: Generally, there are no strict prerequisites. However, a basic understanding of IT principles and concepts is beneficial.
Course and Exam Specific Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in the COBIT Foundation course?
- A: The course covers COBIT principles, governance and management objectives, components of the governance system, performance management, and designing a tailored governance system.
- Q: What is the COBIT Foundation exam like?
- A: The exam is a multiple-choice exam that tests your knowledge of the COBIT framework. It is a closed book exam.
- Q: How do I register for the COBIT Foundation exam?
- A: You register for the exam through ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association).
- Q: What is the passing score for the COBIT Foundation exam?
- A: The passing criteria is generally 65%.
- Q: How long is the COBIT Foundation certification valid?
- A: It is important to check the ISACA website for the most up to date information regarding certification maintenance.
- Q: Where can I find COBIT training?
- A: Training is offered by ISACA chapters, accredited training partners, and through online platforms.
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