COBIT 2019 Foundation
· New concepts are introduced and terminology is explained—the COBIT Core Model and its 40 governance and management objectives provide the platform for establishing your governance program
· The performance management system is updated and allows the flexibility to use maturity measurements as well as capability measurements
· Introductions to design factors and focus areas offer additional practical guidance on flexible adoption of COBIT 2019, whether for specific projects or full implementation
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.
This COBIT 2019 Foundation course is designed as an introduction to COBIT 2019 and enables you to understand how an integrated business framework for the governance and management of enterprise IT can be utilised to achieve IT business integration, cost reductions and increased productivity. The syllabus areas that this course is designed to cover are:
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
Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two year’s professional experience working in an IT Services environment.
The COBIT 2019 Foundation course would suit candidates working in the following IT professions or areas:
IT Auditors
IT Managers
IT Quality professionals
IT Leadership
IT Developers
Process practitioners
Managers in IT service providing firms
The above list is a suggestion only; individuals may wish to attend based on their own career aspirations, personal goals or objectives. Delegates may take as few or as many Intermediate qualifications as they require, and to suit their needs.
There is no prerequisite to attending this foundation course, although it is recommended that candidates should have a good understanding of enterprise governance concepts and IT organisational management.
Lesson 1: COBIT 5 Overview and Introduction
Course Administration
Course Objectives
Exam Overview
Certification Scheme
History of COBIT
COBIT 2019 Improvements
Major differences with 2019
Misconceptions about COBIT
COBIT and Other Standards
Lesson 2: Key Concepts and Terminology
Introduction to Enterprise Governance of Information and Technology
Benefits of Information and Technology Governance
COBIT Information and Technology Governance Framework
Distinction of Governance and Management
Three Principles of a Governance Framework
Six Principles for a Governance System
Lesson 3: Governance Systems and Components
Introduction to the Components of a Governance System
Processes and Capability Levels
Organizational Structures and Defined Roles
Information Flows and Items
People, Skills and Competencies
Principles, Policies and Frameworks
Culture, Ethics and Behavior
Services, Infrastructure and Applications
Lesson 4: Governance Management Objectives
Governance and Management Objectives Publication
Governance and Management Objectives
Governance and Management Objectives Core Model
Evaluate, Direct and Monitor
Align, Plan and Organize
Build, Acquire and Implement
Deliver, Service and Support
Monitor, Evaluate and Assess
Lesson 5: Goals Cascade
Governance and Management Objective Relationships
Governance and Management Objective Descriptions
High-Level Information Example
Introduction to the Goals Cascade