COBIT5 FOUNDATION
Introduction
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 to enrol into COBIT 5 Implementation and COBIT 5 Assessor. The COBIT 5 Foundation exam is a prerequisite to attaining the COBIT 5 Implementation and COBIT 5 Assessor exams.
Target Audience
This course is developed for anyone interested in obtaining a foundation-level knowledge of COBIT. This course explains the COBIT Framework and supporting materials in a logical and example-driven approach.
The target group of COBIT 5 Foundation course include, but are not restricted to:
- IT Auditors
- IT Managers
- IT Quality Professionals
- IT Leadership
- IT Developers
- Process Practitioners and Managers in IT service firms
- Business Management and CEO’s
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites. However, it is recommended that you have experience in the IT governance domain.
Course Objectives
After completing the COBIT 5 Foundation course, delegates will have a thorough understanding of:
- Key challenges of using IT
- IT governance concepts and benefits
- COBIT 5 framework, principles, and enablers
- Relationship between stakeholder needs and governance
- Implementation approach for the use of COBIT 5
- Structure of COBIT 5 process reference model
- Governance and management domains
- Components of COBIT 5 processes
- Need for capability assessments
- COBIT 5 ISO/IEC 15504 approach
- Application of COBIT 4 maturity model approach with COBIT 5
- Other COBIT 5 enablers for IT governance and management
Associated Certification & Exam
The COBIT® 5 Foundation exam is a closed book format with 50 multiple-choice questions. The pass score is 50%. The exam duration is 40 minutes with an additional 15 minutes provided for those candidates that English is their second language.
This course prepares students to write Exam:
COBIT® 5 Foundation Exam
Accredited to certification(s):
COBIT® 5 Foundation Certification
Vendor Annotation
COBIT 5® is a trademark of ISACA® registered in the United States and other countries
Duration: 3 Days
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COBIT5 IMPLEMENTATION
Introduction
The COBIT® 5 Implementation courses provides delegates with a practical appreciation of how to apply COBIT 5 to specific business problems, pain points, trigger events and risk scenarios within the organization.
In addition, delegates will learn how to implement and apply COBIT 5 into their enterprise and how to effectively use it for client initiatives. Attendees will walk away with an appreciation of how to effectively use COBIT 5 for different organizational scenarios.
This course is supported by practical exercises and engaging case-based scenarios. Delegates learn how to apply the COBIT 5 continual improvement lifecycle approach to address requirements and establish and maintain a sustainable approach to governing and managing enterprise IT as “normal” business practice.
Target Audience
The target group of COBIT 5 Implementation course include, but are not restricted to:
- IT auditors
- IT managers
- IT quality professionals
- IT leadership
- IT developers
- Process practitioners and managers in IT service providing firms
- Business managers
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, delegates must have achieved the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the COBIT 5 Foundation Exam
- Have attended the accredited instructor-led COBIT 5 Implementation course.
Course Objectives
After completing the COBIT 5 Implementation course, delegates will have a thorough understanding of:
- How to effectively analyse enterprise drivers
- Implementation challenges, their root causes and success factors
- How to determine and assess current process capability
- How to scope and plan improvements
- How to avoid potential implementation pitfalls by leveraging good practices.
Associated Certification & Exam
The COBIT 5 Implementation exam is for professionals that understand how to apply all the elements of COBIT 5 across the enterprise and have mastered the approach to implementing the “Governance of Enterprise Information or (GEIT)” based on a continual improvement lifecycle.
These professionals have demonstrated the understanding of how COBIT 5 should be tailored to suit an enterprise’s specific needs.
Vendor Annotation
COBIT 5® is a trademark of ISACA® registered in the United States and other countries.
Duration: 2 Days
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COBIT5 ASSESSOR
Introduction
In the COBIT 5 Assessor course you will master the understanding of how to perform a formal Process Capability Assessment and how it can be used to enable business goals, prioritize improvement activities and identify opportunities for improving the governance and management of IT assets.
The course provides the basis for assessing an enterprise’s process capabilities against the COBIT 5 Process Reference Model (PRM). Evidence-based to enable a reliable, consistent and repeatable way to assess IT process capabilities, this model helps IT leaders gain C-level and board member buy-in for change and improvement initiatives.
Assessment results provide a determination of process capability. They can be used for process improvement, delivering value to the business, measuring the achievement of current or projected business goals, benchmarking, consistent reporting and organizational compliance. The course is supported by practical exercises and engaging case-based scenarios.
A successful practitioner candidate will be able to become an assessor or a lead assessor and apply for full ISACA certification if they can supply further proof of the competences required by ISACA.
Target Audience
- Internal & external Auditors who want to add process capability assessments to the scope of their audits.
- IT auditors who want to add process capability assessments to the scope of their audits.
- Consultants who want to be allowed to perform independent process assessments on behalf of their clients.
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, delegates must have:
- Certified at COBIT 5 Foundation level
- Attended the accredited COBIT 5 Assessor course.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, you will gain competencies in:
- How to perform a process capability assessment using the Assessor Guide / COBIT 5
- How to apply the Process Assessment Model (The PAM) in performing a process capability assessment specifically:
- To use the Process Reference Model, in particular to be able to use the 37 processes outlined in the PRM
- To apply and analyse the measurement model in assessing process capability levels
- To apply and analyse the capability dimension using generic criteria outlined in the PAM
- How to identify and assess the roles and responsibilities in the process capability assessment process
- How to perform and assess the 7 steps outlined in the Assessor Guide specifically:
- Initiate a process assessment
- Scope an assessment, using the tools provided and the PAM for the selection of the appropriate processes
- Plan and brief the teams
- Collect and validate the data
- Do a process attribute rating
- Report the findings of the assessment
- How to use the self-assessment guide.
Associated Certification & Exam
Those professionals who have successfully passed the Assessor Exam and want to be recognised as part of an elite group of industry experts in their field can apply to become a COBIT Certified Assessor.
As part of the application process to become a COBIT Certified Assessor, an applicant must:
- Submit verified evidence of successful completion of the COBIT 5 Foundation exam
- Submit verified evidence of successful completion of the COBIT 5 Assessor exam
- Provide documented five (5) years of work experience in the field of business management, IT management or management consultancy. Two (2) years experience can be substituted by having a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) in good standing; or equivalent/relevant auditing or assessment certification.
- Agree to abide by the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics
To maintain the COBIT Certified Assessor designation, a minimum of two assessments must be performed during a two year period.
This course prepares students to write Exam:
COBIT® Assessor Exam
Accredited to certification(s):
COBIT® 5 Assessor Certification
Duration: 2 Days
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Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Introduction
The intensive five-day CISA exam preparation course is designed to prepare professionals for the Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA) exam. The course focuses on the key points covered in the CISA Review Manual 26th Edition and includes class lectures, group discussions, exam practice and answer debriefs. The course is intended for individuals with familiarity with and experience in information systems auditing, control or security.
The CISA designation is a globally recognized certification for IS audit control, assurance and security professionals. Being CISA certified showcases your audit experience, skills and knowledge, and demonstrates you are capable to assess vulnerabilities, report on compliance and institute controls within the enterprise.
Target Audience
This course is intended for individuals who audit, control, monitor and assess information technology and business systems. This includes information systems security professionals, internal review auditors, and other individuals who have an interest in aspects of information systems audit, controls, and security.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite requirements for taking the CISA course or the CISA exam; however, in-order-to apply for the CISA certification, the candidate must meet the following requirements as determined by ISACA:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in IS audit, control, assurance, or security
- Waivers are available for a maximum of three (3) years
Course Objectives
On completion of the CISA exam preparation course, delegates will:
- Have an understanding of the format and structure of the CISA certification exam
- Have knowledge of the various topics and technical areas covered by the exam
- Practice with specific strategies, tips and techniques for taking and passing the exam
Duration: 5 Days
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Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Course
Introduction
The intensive five-day CISM exam preparation course is designed to prepare professionals for the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) exam. The course focuses on the key points covered in the CISM Review Manual 15th Edition and includes class lectures, group discussions/activities, exam practice and answer debriefs. The course is intended for individuals with familiarity with and experience in information security management.
While information has become more easily accessible and readily available, the associated risks and security threats have not only increased in number, but also complexity. As a result, the importance of ensuring that an enterprise’s information is protected has also increased. It is now more important than ever for executives to ensure that their IT security managers have the expertise needed to reduce risk and protect the enterprise
Target Audience
This course is intended for individuals who manage, design, oversee and assess an enterprises’ information security which includes, but is not limited to the following job roles:
- Information security practitioners
- Information security consultants
- Information security managers
- Security professionals, including those aspiring to attain the CISM designation
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite requirements for taking the CISM course or the CISM exam; however, in-order-to apply for the CISM certification, the candidate must meet the following requirements as determined by ISACA:
- Five (5) or more years of experience in information security management
- Waivers are available for a maximum of two (2) years
- Knowledge and understanding of information security architecture and technology
- Previous managerial experience is helpful but not required
Course Objectives
On completion of the CISM exam preparation course, delegates will:
- Ensure that an enterprise’s information is protected
- Have the expertise needed to reduce risk and protect the enterprise
- Design, develop, implement and manage an effective security management program
- Establish and maintain an IT governance framework aligned with business objectives
- Identify and manage information security risks
- Have an understanding of the format and structure of the CISM certification exam
- Have knowledge of the various topics and technical areas covered by the exam
- Practice with specific strategies, tips and techniques for taking and passing the exam
Duration: 5 Days
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Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) Course
Introduction
The intensive four-day CGEIT exam preparation course is designed to prepare professionals for the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) exam. The course focuses on the key points covered in the CGEIT Review Manual 8th Edition and includes class lectures, group discussions/activities, exam practice and answer debriefs. The course is intended for individuals with familiarity with and experience in the governance of enterprise IT, data privacy, governance laws and regulation and information governance .to account for emerging technologies.
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
- IT management looking for more efficient and effective practices to support the business
- Managers responsible for IT investments
- Compliance and Information Security professionals
- Senior IT management looking for more efficient and effective practices in managing resources including IT resources
- Organizational strategic managers
- CIO’s and IT Senior Manager
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, candidates need to have:
- Previous IT governance, assurance/audit, security and/or management experience
- An understanding of the concepts, terminology, approaches, methodologies and techniques to govern the IT environment
- Managerial experience will be beneficial, but is not required
Course Objectives
On completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Define Governance in all its practices with regard to business support
- Recognize the value vs. risk practices necessary for business success
- Recognize the changes needed to implement Enterprise Governance for any operation
- Know the Governance standards established for guidance affecting IT
- Identify major constraints to achieving governance success
- Identify potential tools and capabilities needed to implement Enterprise Governance
- Understand and recognize operational and investment reasons for governance implementation within their organization
- Recognize the need to govern IT as a business resource and measure its success in those terms
- Determine measures to validate governance success
Associated Certification & Exam
This course prepares delegates to write the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) exam. The exam offers concise job practice (exam content outline) areas addressing new trends, technologies and changing business needs, designed to keep you at the top of your game and improve business performance. These statements and domains are the results of extensive research and feedback from IT governance subject matter experts from around the world. Numerous reference sources were also utilized including ISACA's COBIT framework.
Eligibility requirements:
Four (4) or more years of experience managing, serving in an advisory or oversight role, and/or otherwise supporting the governance of the IT-related contribution to an enterprise including a minimum of one year of experience relating to the definition, establishment and management of a Framework for the Governance of IT. There are no substitutions or experience waivers.
CGEIT Exam Information:
| Length of Exam: |
4 hours |
| Number of Questions: |
150 |
| Question Format: |
Multiple-choice and questions |
| Passing Grade: |
450 out of 800 points |
| Exam Availability: |
English, Chinese Simplified |
| Testing Center: |
PSI Testing Center |
Duration: 5 Days
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Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) Course
Introduction
The CRISC course is an intensive, four-day review program to prepare individuals who are planning to sit for the Certified in Risk and Information System Controls™ (CRISC) exam. The course focuses on the key points covered in the CRISC Review Manual 6th Edition and includes class lectures, group discussions, exam practice and answer debriefs. The course is intended for individuals with familiarity with and experience in IT and enterprise risk management.
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
- IT and Business Professionals
- Risk and Compliance
- Business Analysts
- Project Managers
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisite requirements for taking the CRISC course or the CRISC exam; however, in-order-to apply for the CRISC certification, the candidate must meet the following requirements as determined by ISACA:
- Three (3) years of work experience managing IT risk by designing and implementing IS controls, including experience across at least two (2) CRISC domains, of which one must be in Domain 1 or 2, is required for certification
- There are no substitutions or experience waivers
Course Objectives
On completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Identify risks
- Assess current and potential risks
- Respond and Mitigate risks
- Ensure risk and control monitoring as well as risk reporting
- An understanding of the format and structure of the CRISC certification exam
- A knowledge of the various topics and technical areas covered by the exam
- Practice with specific strategies, tips and techniques for taking and passing the exam
Duration: 5 Days
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