CobIT Foundation

Introduction

This course is available to be delivered in a classroom and Live-Training model.
Live Training brings you the dynamic environment of the classroom, to your desk. Using your computer, you interact with the trainer and the trainees as if you were with them in the classroom.

Click to learn how > Live Online Training works < COBIT is a framework for the governance and management of enterprise Information and Technology that supports enterprise goal achievement. This Foundation course is intended for new users to COBIT who are interested in achieving the foundation certificate. This two-day foundation course highlights the concepts, models and key definitions of the COBIT framework. COBIT® provides the guidance and means to build and sustain a best-fit governance system that aligns with major related standards, frameworks and regulations. The COBIT framework is also very relevant to the modern enterprise—bringing structure to decision making and assisting in the creation of a more agile governance system. COBIT provides the latest thinking in Enterprise Governance of Information & Technology (EGIT) and is a comprehensive repository of guidance, tools, models and resources to help business leaders achieve their objectives for effective I&T governance.

Training Methodology

The training is delivered in a classroom and Live Online training model and through:

• Presentation of the subjects, content and group discussions;
• Mock/Simulation exam as preparation for the completion of the certification exam.

The methodology of training, as regards the presentation of content, is part of the lecture method, and the exercises and assignments in this case the exam simulation, falls within the active method, in which the individual activity or group is in engine itself individual reflection, discussion, development of critical thinking, self-assessment and consequently learning.

Audience

Below are some of the IT job roles that would best benefit from the COBIT Foundation Certificate Program:

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

Prerequisites

Participants must understand English language, since all training material are in English.

Duration (days)

2 days

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the target audience of COBIT.
• Recognize the context, benefits and key reasons COBIT is used as an information and technology governance framework.
• Recognize the descriptions and purposes of the COBIT product architecture.
• Recall the alignment of COBIT with other applicable frameworks, standards and bodies of knowledge.
• Understand and describe the governance “system” and governance “framework” principles.
• Describe the components of a governance system.
• Understand the overall structure and contents of the Goals Cascade.
• Recall the 40 Governance and Management Objectives and their purpose statements.
• Understand the relationship between Governance and Management Objectives and Governance Components.
• Differentiate COBIT based performance management using maturity and capability perspectives.
• Discover how to design a tailored governance system using COBIT.
• Explain the key points of the COBIT business case.
• Understand and recall the phases of the COBIT implementation approach.
• Describe the relationships between the COBIT Design and Implementation Guides.
• Prepare for the COBIT Foundation exam.

Program

1. Introduction
2. COBIT Framework Introduction
3. Principles
4. Governance System and Components
5. Governance and Management Objectives
6. Performance Management in COBIT
7. Designing a Tailored Governance System
8. The COBIT Business Case
9. Implementing Enterprise Governance Over IT
10. Closing and Questions
11. Exam preparation

Exam

The COBIT Foundation exam is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the framework as opposed to memorization. Candidates will explore COBIT concepts, principles and methodologies used to establish, enhance, and maintain a system for effective governance and management of enterprise information technology. The exam will test a candidate’s understanding of those topics. Individuals who achieve a passing score on the COBIT Foundation exam will receive the COBIT Foundation Certificate. Specific exam information includes:

• 75 multiple-choice questions
• Closed-book
• One correct answer for each question, using three choices (A, B or C)
• Two hour duration
• Pass rate is 65% or 49 correct answers out of 75

Certification

COBIT® Foundation

Trainer

Our COBIT® Instructors are recognized consultants, assessors and accredited trainers with international expertise in IT Governance using ISO 38500 and COBIT® since the first versions of the framework. They are experts in various related best practices and international standards such as, the ITIL and ISO 20000 for IT service management, ISO 27001 for information security and related standards and methodologies for risk management, such as ISO 27005 and the OCTAVE, MEHARI, EBIOS, among others. Besides the ISACA approach for assessment, our instructors are experts in auditing management systems what enables them provide participants with the best integrated approach throughout the course, relating the guidance of ISACA with other international best practices, such as ISO 19011 for auditing, among others.

General Information

CLASSROOM TRAINING

• Training in English language.
• Training material in English, containing information and exercises.
• Behaviour Participation Certificate with 16 CPD/CPE credits.
• Coffee break in the morning and afternoon (Applies to all training that take place in Behaviour facilities).

LIVE ONLINE TRAINING

• Training in English language.
• Online training material in English, with online access, containing information and exercises.
• Behaviour Participation Certificate with 16 CPD/CPE credits.

Benefits

• COBIT® course provides an end-to-end business view of the governance of enterprise IT, reflecting the central role of information and technology in creating value for enterprises of all sizes. The principles, practices, analytical tools and models found in COBIT® embody thought leadership and guidance from business, IT and governance experts around the world.


• COBIT® course provides guidance to executives and those charged with making decisions concerning the use of technology in support of organizational objectives.


• COBIT® helps business leaders address the needs of all stakeholders across the enterprise and ultimately maximize the value from information and technology.


• Behaviour Pedagogical Model aims to provide a learning environment conducive to acquisition of competences, in accordance with objectives of each training program. Promoting interaction, participation and appreciation of experiences, we contribute to meaningful learning, certification and international recognition but, above all to the development of critical thinking and autonomy.


• Behaviour is an organization accredited by DGERT (Portuguese Government Entity) and has its Quality Management System (QMS) implemented in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001, the requirements of DGERT, the requirements of the European standard NP 4512 and the standard ISO 10015.

Dates and Price

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Guaranteed Dates Program

(*) All dates of this course are guaranteed only for the events that take place in Lisbon. In other locations the events are subject to a minimum number of participants. On Behaviour all courses at Lisbon occur regardless of the number of trainees in room. The concept of setting up classes does not exist in our educational model, which is why all public dates, presented on the website, are guaranteed. So if you're in Portugal or anywhere else in the world, you can prepare your week and your trip, as long as you ensure your registration in the course.

Volume Discounts

For companies, Behaviour offer discounts, starting from the registration of the 2nd participant, in the same course and on the same date. Simulate the prices for the number of participants you want to training@behaviour-group.com or contact us via chat.

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