COBIT® 2019 Foundation equips IT professionals with the knowledge and practical understanding of enterprise IT governance, governance objectives, performance management, risk management, and ISACA-aligned COBIT 2019 practices.
Duration 3 Days – 24 hrs.
Overview
The COBIT® 2019 Foundation Training Course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of governance and management of enterprise IT, aligned with the globally recognized framework from ISACA. This course equips professionals with the knowledge required to design, implement, and optimize governance systems that align IT with business goals, manage risks, and ensure regulatory compliance. It is specifically structured to prepare participants for the COBIT 2019 Foundation certification exam.
Objectives
- Understand the principles, concepts, and drivers of COBIT 2019
- Explain governance vs. management in enterprise IT
- Identify and apply COBIT governance and management objectives
- Understand performance management and capability maturity models
- Align IT governance with business strategy and regulatory requirements
- Apply COBIT to real-world scenarios (risk, compliance, audit, and control)
- Prepare effectively for the COBIT 2019 Foundation certification exam
Target Audience
- IT Managers and IT Governance Professionals
- Risk, Compliance, and Audit Professionals
- CIOs, CTOs, and IT Leaders
- Project Managers and PMO Professionals
- Information Security and Cybersecurity Professionals
- Consultants involved in IT governance and digital transformation
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of IT processes and organizational structures
- Familiarity with IT governance, risk management, or compliance is an advantage
- No prior COBIT experience required
Course Outline
Day 1: Introduction to COBIT 2019 Framework
- Overview of COBIT and its evolution
- Key concepts of enterprise governance of IT (EGIT)
- COBIT principles (governance system & governance framework principles)
- Components of a governance system
- Governance vs. management objectives
Day 2: COBIT Governance System & Design
- Governance and Management Objectives (EDM, APO, BAI, DSS, MEA)
- COBIT Core Model and processes
- Focus Areas (e.g., cybersecurity, DevOps, digital transformation)
- Design factors and tailoring COBIT to enterprise needs
- Introduction to performance management and capability levels
Day 3: Implementation, Use Cases & Exam Preparation
- COBIT implementation lifecycle
- Applying COBIT in real-world scenarios (risk, compliance, audit)
- Case studies: banking, fintech, and enterprise IT governance
- Practice questions and exam simulation
- Tips and strategies for passing the COBIT 2019 Foundation exam
