A Business Framework for the Governance and Management of Enterprise IT
Information is a key resource for all enterprises, and from the time that information is created to the moment that it is destroyed, technology plays a significant role. Information technology is increasingly advanced and has become pervasive in enterprises and in social, public and business environments. Over the past decade, the term ‘governance’ has moved to the forefront of business thinking in response to examples demonstrating the importance of good governance and, on the other end of the scale, global business mishaps.
Course Description
The COBIT® 5 Foundation course is an
interactive, classroom-based learning experience. Participants
learn about the need for an IT governance framework and how
COBIT addresses this need by providing the latest insights
into enterprise-wide governance of IT. This course explains
the elements and supporting materials of the COBIT framework,
using a logical and example-driven approach for anyone interested
in obtaining COBIT foundation level knowledge. COBIT 5
Foundation is the first step, and a prerequisite, to enroll into
the advanced level courses -
Implementation and
Assessor.
About COBIT
COBIT 5
provides the next generation of ISACA’s guidance on the enterprise
governance and management of IT. It builds on more than 15
years of practical usage and application of COBIT by many
enterprises and users from business, IT, risk, security and
assurance communities. Today, more than ever, information and
related technologies need to be governed, managed and operated
in a holistic manner—with a single, integrated process model
that provides end-to-end coverage of the roles, responsibilities
and practices required. COBIT 5 provides a comprehensive
framework that assists enterprises in achieving their objectives
for the governance and management of enterprise IT. It helps
enterprises create optimal value from IT by maintaining
a balance between realizing benefits and optimizing risk
levels and resource use. COBIT 5 enables IT to be governed and
managed in a holistic manner for the entire enterprise, taking in
both the full end-to-end business and IT functional areas of
responsibility, while considering the IT-related interests of
internal and external stakeholders. COBIT 5 is generic, and is
useful for enterprises of all sizes; whether commercial,
not-for-profit or in the public sector.
Audience
A wide range of
business managers, IT management consultants, IT governance
professionals, and auditors who wish to gain a better
understanding of COBIT 5 and what the framework can provide their
organization.
Learning Objectives
At
the end of this course, participants will gain competencies
in:
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Key challenges of using IT
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IT governance concepts and benefits
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COBIT 5 framework, principles, and
enablers
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Relationship between stakeholder needs and
governance
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Implementation approach for the use of COBIT
5
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Structure of COBIT 5 process reference
model
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Governance and management domains
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Components of COBIT 5 processes
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Need for capability assessments
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COBIT 5 ISO/IEC 15504 approach
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Application of COBIT 4 maturity model approach with COBIT
5
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Other COBIT 5 enablers for IT governance and
management
Benefits
At
the end of this course, participants will enjoy these
benefits:
•
Master COBIT 5 at a foundation level
• Interact and
learn from peers in this intensive, group-learning
exercise
• Apply COBIT
in their day-to-day practice
The course is a steppingstone for the COBIT Implementation Methodology course, as well as other COBIT 5 courses. Flexible delivery: the course is available in the traditional classroom, virtual classroom, and eLearning formats.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites; however, it
is recommended that participants have experience in
the IT governance
domain.
About the Examination
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The COBIT 5 Foundation Exam (and preparation) are included in the
course.
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The course includes an Exam Preparation module, which prepares
participants to take the COBIT 5 Foundation
Exam within the course.
- The exam is in closed-book format with 50 multiple-choice questions. The pass score is 50%. The exam lasts for 40 minutes. The exam is available as web-based or paper-based.