COBIT® 2019 – an inportant information!
In connection with ISACA’s decision to transition from COBIT® 2019 to the new version of the COBIT® 7 framework, we would like to inform you of the applicable deadlines for COBIT® 2019 certification exams:
- by 23 October 2026, individuals holding unused vouchers for COBIT® 2019 exams should book their exam through the ITpreneurs LMS platform. Requests submitted after this date will not be accepted.
- by 26 April 2027, candidates must sit the COBIT® 2019 exam.
Please take these dates into account and plan your exams well in advance.
COBIT® 7 Training at Inprogress
We are preparing to add training courses aligned with the new version, COBIT® 7, to our portfolio. We will share information about course availability and launch dates soon.
COBIT® 2019 is a globally recognized framework for the governance and management of enterprise information and related technology. It provides a comprehensive approach to creating business value through the effective and innovative use of IT.
The COBIT® 2019 Foundation training enables participants to understand the concepts, principles, models, and key definitions of the COBIT framework, as well as its practical application in governing and managing enterprise IT environments. This gives participants a complete business perspective on governance and management of enterprise IT and the knowledge of how to support the achievement of strategic objectives.
The course is intended for current holders of the COBIT® 5 Foundation certificate as well as for professionals without prior certification who are seeking to obtain the most recent COBIT® 2019 Foundation certificate.
The training program covers the core concepts, models, and key definitions of the COBIT methodology, preparing participants to pass the COBIT® 2019 Foundation exam and apply their knowledge in their organization.
Purpose of the training
- Prepare to apply the COBIT® 2019 framework in any organization,
- Understand the description and objectives of the COBIT® product architecture,
- Comprehend and describe the principles of the governance system and the principles of the COBIT® framework itself,
- Understand the overall structure and content of the Goals Cascade,
- Understand the relationship between the governance and management objectives and the components of the governance system,
- Understand the differences between performance management based on the maturity model and the capability model,
- Understand how to design a governance system tailored to organizational needs using COBIT®,
- Explain the key elements of the business case for COBIT®,
- Understand the phases of the COBIT® implementation approach and the relationship between the COBIT® Design Guide and the COBIT® Implementation Guide,
- Prepare for the COBIT® 2019 Foundation exam.
Target group
- Board members,
- Executive directors,
- Business managers,
- IT managers,
- Risk managers,
- Regulatory representatives,
- Business partners,
- IT suppliers.
Benefits
- Understand how to achieve strategic goals and business benefits through effective and innovative use of information technology,
- Understand the need to apply effective frameworks, and to establish governance and management of enterprise IT,
- Learn how COBIT® 2019 serves as an effective tool for IT governance and management,
- Gain knowledge on how to design and implement a governance system tailored to organizational needs using COBIT® 2019,
- Understand the COBIT® approach to governance and its connections with other IT best practices,
- Understand the business framework for IT-related governance and management objectives within an information-driven enterprise,
- Acquire foundational knowledge on measuring the performance of governance system components.
Exam and certification
COBIT® 2019 – an inportant information!
In connection with ISACA’s decision to transition from COBIT® 2019 to the new version of the COBIT® 7 framework, we would like to inform you of the applicable deadlines for COBIT® 2019 certification exams:
- by 23 October 2026, individuals holding unused vouchers for COBIT® 2019 exams should book their exam through the ITpreneurs LMS platform. Requests submitted after this date will not be accepted.
- by 26 April 2027, candidates must sit the COBIT® 2019 exam.
Please take these dates into account and plan your exams well in advance.
- mandatory exam,
- multiple-choice, single-response questions test,
- number of questions: 75,
- pass threshold: 65% (49 out of 75 possible points),
- language of the exam: English,
- duration: 120 minutes,
- mode: online,
- date: post training, selected by participants at the Accreditor’s availability,
- closed book – no use of materials,
- validity of the certificate: indefinite,
- the participant who scores the necessary number of points in the exam is awarded the international certificate in electronic form.
Training programme
- Principles
- Supervision system and its components
- Objectives of the supervision and management system
- Performance management
- Designing a supervision and management system tailored to the organisation’s needs
- Business justification
- Implementation
Guides & Resources
Find expert articles, official resources from our accrediting partners, the full training program in PDF, and practical links to help you make the most of your learning journey.
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