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Introduction Key Learning Outcomes Training Methodology Who Should Attend? Outline

Introduction

Effective governance of information and technology is critical for organizations seeking to achieve strategic goals while managing risk and regulatory obligations. The COBIT 2019 Foundation Course introduces professionals to the globally recognised COBIT 2019 framework, which supports enterprise governance through structured principles, objectives, and components.

This course enables participants to understand how COBIT 2019 aligns IT goals with business goals, optimises resources, and improves decision-making across the organisation. By building a strong foundational understanding of governance concepts, participants are better equipped to support compliance, performance improvement, and sustainable value delivery.

Key focus areas include:

Understanding the purpose and structure of the COBIT 2019 framework
Aligning governance and management objectives with enterprise goals
Strengthening IT-business alignment and risk oversight
Supporting effective governance design and implementation

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of this COBIT 2019 Foundation training course, participants will be able to:

Analyse the purpose, benefits, and context of the COBIT 2019 framework
Evaluate governance and management objectives and their relationships
Understand COBIT performance management concepts and measurement approaches
Apply COBIT principles to support enterprise governance of information and technology
Interpret the relationship between governance components and objectives
Prepare effectively for the COBIT 2019 Foundation examination

Training Methodology

This COBIT 2019 Foundation training course delivers structured, expert-led learning supported by real-world examples and guided discussions. Participants engage with practical scenarios and knowledge checkpoints that reinforce understanding, ensuring concepts can be confidently applied within organisational governance environments.

Who Should Attend?

This COBIT 2019 Foundation training course is ideal for:

IT managers and practitioners
Governance, risk, and compliance professionals
Internal and external auditors
Information security and risk specialists
Consultants working with governance frameworks
Business professionals involved in IT decision-making

Course Outline

Day 1

Introduction to COBIT 2019 Framework

Module 1 Course Introduction
Module 2 Framework Introduction
Module 3 Principles
Knowledge Check

Day 2

Governance System & Components

Module 4 Governance System & Components
Module 5 Governance & Management Objectives
Knowledge Check

Day 3

Designing a Tailored Governance System

Module 6 Performance Management
Module 7 Designing a Tailored Governance System
Knowledge Check

Day 4

COBIT Implementation Lifecycle

Module 8 Business Case
Module 9 Implementation
Knowledge Check
Exam preparation instructions
Closing and Questions

International Standards & Professional Alignment

Our training courses are aligned with internationally recognised professional standards and frameworks across leadership, strategy, finance, governance, risk, compliance, and audit. By integrating globally trusted models, we ensure learners develop practical, relevant, and industry-recognised capabilities.

Our trainings draw on leading international standards and professional frameworks, including ISO, ISACA, COSO, OECD, IIA, FATF, Basel, IFRS/ISSB, GRI, NIST, CPD, ILM and the OECD AI Principles. This alignment ensures consistency with global best practices across financial management, risk oversight, digital governance, sustainability, and strategic decision-making..

Designed in alignment with globally recognised professional bodies, our courses support continuous professional development, strengthen organisational capability, and provide clear pathways toward professional certifications valued worldwide.