General Information:

COBIT® is a framework for the enterprise governance and management of information and technology (I&T) that supports enterprise goal achievement. Certificate holders gain a deeper understanding of governance and management objectives, how to align IT with business goals, and how to map and create customized I&T governance frameworks.

There are 75 Questions on the exam, which must be completed in 2 hours. It is available online via remote proctoring and at in-person testing centers where available.

The COBIT Foundations certificate is intended for:

Current COBIT 5 Foundation certificate holders, as well as those new to COBIT who are interested in achieving the latest foundation certificate. It can be beneficial for strategic roles in GRC and IT Governance, including:

• Senior Manager
• Business Manager
• IT Manager
• Assurance Providers
• Risk Management
• Regulator
• GRC Manager
• Consultant
• Solutions Architect
• Program Manager
• Security and Compliance Advisors

Course Duration:

In-person or Virtual Instructor-Led Training: 1-2 days

Course Topics Include:

Topic 1: COBIT Framework Introduction

• Review of Topic and Learning Objectives
• Governance “System” Principles
• Governance “Framework” Principles
• Module Summary and Sample Questions

Topic 2: Principles

• Review of Topic and Learning Objectives
• Governance “System” Principles
• Governance “Framework” Principles
• Module Summary and Sample Questions

Topic 3: Business Case

• Review of Topic and Learning Objectives
• Making a Case for Getting Started
• Overview of the COBIT Business Case
• Example Scenario
• Module Summary and Sample Questions

Topic 4: Governance Systems and Components

• Review of Topic and Learning Objectives
• Governance and Management Objectives
• Components of The Governance System
• Focus Areas
• Design Factors
• Goals Cascade
• Exercise
• Module Summary and Sample Questions

Topic 5: Designing a Tailored Governance System

• Review of Topic and Learning Objectives
• Introduction to Designing a Tailored Governance System
• Impact of Design Factors
• Designing a Tailored Governance System
• Module Summary and Sample Questions

Topic 6: Governance and Management Objectives

• Review of Topic and Learning Objectives
• Overview of The COBIT Core Model
• Governance and Management Objectives Purpose Statements
• Governance and Management Objectives Detailed Guidance
• Exercise
• Module Summary and Sample Questions

Topic 7: Implementation

• Review of Topic and Learning Objectives
• Implementation Guide Purpose and Approach
• Implementation Phases
• Design Guide and Implementation Guide Relationships
• Module Summary and Sample Questions

Topic 8: Performance Management

• Review of Topic and Learning Objectives
• Performance Management Definition, Principles and Overview
• Managing Performance of Processes
• Managing Performance of Other Governance System Components
• Module Summary and Sample Questions