Mastering COBIT for IT Governance and Cybersecurity Leadership
You’re under pressure. Stakeholders demand stronger controls. Audits uncover gaps you didn’t know existed. Regulatory scrutiny is rising, and your team lacks a unified governance language. You're expected to lead, yet feel disconnected from the frameworks that drive board-level decisions. Every day without clarity costs you credibility, funding, and time. But imagine walking into the next executive meeting with a strategic roadmap-confidently aligning cybersecurity initiatives to business goals, speaking the language of governance fluently, and demonstrating measurable control improvement. Mastering COBIT for IT Governance and Cybersecurity Leadership is your transformation blueprint. This isn’t theory-it’s a battle-tested system used by top-performing CISOs, IT directors, and governance leads to turn chaos into coherence, align risk with value, and earn a seat at the strategy table. Recent users report achieving board-ready governance proposals in under 30 days. One IT manager, Jennifer L., from a mid-sized financial services firm, used the course’s step-by-step assessment toolkit to identify control gaps, prioritise remediation, and present findings that secured $450,000 in additional cybersecurity funding-her first major win as a newly appointed CISO candidate. This course delivers more than knowledge. It delivers career momentum. You’ll learn how to bridge the gap between technical operations and enterprise risk, translate COBIT principles into actionable controls, and build a governance framework that scales with your organisation’s needs. The best part? You won’t just understand COBIT-you’ll master its application in real-world scenarios, with practical tools, expert guidance, and immediate implementation paths. Here’s how this course is structured to help you get there.Course Format & Delivery Details Designed for senior IT professionals, risk officers, and cybersecurity leaders, this course removes every barrier to success through a flexible, self-paced, and deeply practical learning journey. Self-Paced with Immediate Online Access
Start today, progress on your schedule, and learn at a pace that fits your workload. No fixed dates, no live sessions, no time pressure-just immediate access to the full course content the moment you enrol. On-Demand Learning, Anytime, Anywhere
Access the course 24/7 from any device. Whether you're preparing for an audit on a mobile device during travel or refining your control framework from your desk, the material is always available and fully mobile-friendly. Lifetime Access + Ongoing Future Updates
Your investment never expires. You receive lifetime access to all course materials, including future updates as COBIT evolves. Stay current with governance best practices without paying for additional courses or renewals. Typical Completion: 6–8 Weeks | First Results in 7 Days
Most learners complete the course in 6 to 8 weeks while working full time. More importantly, you can begin applying core tools-such as control tailoring and process capability assessment-within your first week. Direct Instructor Support & Guidance
Receive structured, expert-backed guidance throughout your journey. While this course is self-directed, you're not alone. A dedicated support pathway ensures you can clarify complex concepts and refine your implementation approach with confidence. Earn a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service
Your achievement is formally recognised with a Certificate of Completion issued by The Art of Service-globally respected for high-calibre, practitioner-led IT governance training. This credential validates your mastery and enhances your professional standing with employers, auditors, and regulators. Straightforward Pricing, No Hidden Fees
The price you see is the price you pay. No surprises, no recurring charges, no upsells. You receive full access to all modules, tools, templates, and certification resources-nothing is locked behind paywalls. Accepted Payment Methods
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Enrol with zero risk. If you’re not completely satisfied within 30 days, simply request a full refund. No questions, no hoops, no hassle. Your confidence is our priority. Enrolment Confirmation & Access Process
After registration, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Your course access details are sent separately once your learning portal is fully configured. This ensures a smooth, secure onboarding experience-no rush, no confusion. Will This Work for Me?
Absolutely. This program is trusted by CISOs, IT auditors, compliance managers, and enterprise architects across industries-including finance, healthcare, government, and technology. The content is role-embedded, not generic. Whether you're reporting to the board or executing at the operational level, the tools are adjustable to your scope and authority. This works even if: you’ve struggled with framework adoption before, your organisation resists change, or you lack formal governance training. The step-by-step method and practical templates make COBIT accessible, relevant, and actionable-regardless of your starting point. With clear implementation pathways, real-world examples, and peer-tested resources, this course eliminates guesswork and delivers certainty. Your success isn’t left to chance-it’s engineered.
Module 1: Foundations of IT Governance and the Strategic Role of COBIT - Understanding the evolution of IT governance frameworks
- The business imperative for structured IT governance
- How governance creates sustainable competitive advantage
- Evaluating major frameworks: COSO, ISO 38500, NIST, and COBIT
- Why COBIT is the global standard for IT governance integration
- Defining governance vs. management in the enterprise context
- The stakeholder landscape: boards, C-suite, audit, and compliance
- Aligning IT governance with organisational strategy
- Measuring governance maturity: from reactive to proactive
- Common governance failure points and how to avoid them
- The cost of inaction: real-world case studies of governance gaps
- Building the business case for governance investment
- Introducing the COBIT organisational perspective
- Mapping COBIT to enterprise goals and stakeholder needs
- Understanding the core components of the COBIT ecosystem
- Overview of the COBIT Design and Implementation guides
Module 2: Deep Dive into COBIT 2019 Core Components - Detailed structure of the COBIT 2019 framework
- Enterprise goals and alignment with stakeholder needs
- Defining end-to-end governance objectives
- The role of governance and management objectives
- Mapping governance to business value creation
- Introduction to the COBIT core model
- Understanding the five principles of COBIT
- Principle 1: Meeting stakeholder needs
- Principle 2: Covering the enterprise end-to-end
- Principle 3: Applying a single integrated framework
- Principle 4: Enabling a holistic approach
- Principle 5: Separating governance from management
- The seven enablers: an overview
- Understanding information, culture, and ethics
- The role of organisational structure in governance
- How processes drive governance effectiveness
- Aligning policies and procedures with control goals
- The importance of services, infrastructure, and applications
- People, skills, and competencies in governance success
- Implementing governance at scale through automation
Module 3: The COBIT Governance and Management Objectives - Analysing all 40 governance and management objectives
- Grouping objectives into domains: Align, Plan, Build, Run, Monitor
- Differentiating governance objectives (APO series) from management objectives (BPI, DSS, MEA)
- Detailed breakdown of APO01: Managed Governance Framework
- Implementing APO02: Managed Strategy
- Executing APO03: Managed Enterprise Architecture
- Aligning APO04: Managed Innovation
- Integrating APO05: Managed Portfolio
- Optimising APO06: Managed Budget and Costs
- Ensuring APO07: Managed Human Resources
- Executing APO08: Managed Relationships
- Implementing APO09: Managed Risk
- Applying APO10: Managed Security
- Using APO11: Managed Data
- Implementing APO12: Managed Applications
- Managing APO13: Managed Technology
- Executing DSS01: Managed Operations
- Implementing DSS02: Managed Service Requests and Incidents
- Optimising DSS03: Managed Problems
- Applying DSS04: Managed Continuity
- Implementing DSS05: Managed Security Services
- Managing DSS06: Managed Business Process Controls
- Executing DSS07: Managed Automated Controls
- Controlling MEA01: Managed Performance and Conformance
- Assessing MEA02: Managed Evaluation
- Defining MEA03: Managed Monitoring
- Understanding BAI01: Managed Programs and Projects
- Applying BAI02: Managed Requirements Definition
- Executing BAI03: Managed Solutions Identification and Build
- Controlling BAI04: Managed Availability
- Optimising BAI05: Managed Budget and Costs for Acquisition and Delivery
- Implementing BAI06: Managed Change Enablement
- DSS01: Managed Business Process Controls in depth
- Linking objectives to business outcomes and KPIs
- Mapping objectives to enterprise risk appetite
- Using objectives to drive accountability and ownership
Module 4: COBIT Design and Tailoring Methodology - Introduction to the COBIT Design Guide
- Steps in designing an effective governance system
- Understanding your enterprise’s unique context
- Defining governance drivers: regulatory, strategic, operational
- Assessing current governance maturity levels
- Identifying enterprise goals and cascade to IT goals
- Selecting relevant COBIT processes based on need
- Applying the tailoring process: scope, focus, depth
- Customising process attributes for your organisation
- Determining process capability levels (0 to 5)
- Using the process reference model for alignment
- Integrating COBIT with existing frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
- Establishing governance boundaries and responsibilities
- Aligning organisational structure with governance objectives
- Designing governance roles and RACI matrices
- Creating a governance roadmap with milestones
- Securing executive buy-in through value demonstration
- Developing governance policies and directives
- Drafting governance charters and committee mandates
- Implementing governance oversight mechanisms
Module 5: Implementing the COBIT Governance System - Introduction to the COBIT Implementation Guide
- Key success factors for governance rollout
- Planning the implementation lifecycle
- Establishing a governance programme office
- Defining governance programme objectives
- Creating an implementation team and steering committee
- Conducting readiness assessments
- Developing a communication strategy for change
- Managing resistance to governance adoption
- Rolling out governance in phases
- Integrating governance into daily operations
- Embedding governance into project lifecycles
- Linking governance to performance reviews
- Using dashboards and reporting tools
- Establishing governance key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Tracking and measuring governance outcomes
- Conducting periodic governance reviews
- Updating governance based on feedback
- Sustaining governance momentum post-implementation
- Handling organisational restructuring and governance continuity
Module 6: Process Capability Assessment Using COBIT - Understanding the COBIT Process Assessment Model (PAM)
- Purpose and scope of process capability assessments
- Differentiating capability levels from maturity levels
- Capability Levels 0 to 5: definitions and criteria
- Attributes of a capable process
- Using the Process Assessment Model for evaluation
- Collecting evidence for process assessments
- Selecting assessment scope and boundaries
- Identifying process owners and assessors
- Conducting interviews and document reviews
- Analysing findings and identifying gaps
- Scoring processes using standardised criteria
- Generating assessment reports
- Presenting findings to stakeholders
- Prioritising remediation actions
- Developing corrective action plans
- Maintaining assessment records
- Scheduling reassessments for continuous improvement
- Integrating assessments with internal audit
- Leveraging assessments for compliance reporting
Module 7: Aligning COBIT with Cybersecurity and Risk Management - Integrating COBIT with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Mapping COBIT to ISO/IEC 27001 controls
- Using COBIT to strengthen GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX compliance
- Aligning APO10 with incident response planning
- Leveraging DSS04 for business continuity and DR
- Using MEA01 for security performance tracking
- Integrating threat intelligence into governance decisions
- Managing third-party cyber risk through COBIT
- Applying COBIT to cloud security governance
- Using APO13 to govern emerging technology risks
- Linking DevSecOps practices to COBIT objectives
- Establishing security awareness as a governance enabler
- Monitoring adversarial trends through governance reporting
- Creating a cyber-resilient culture via COBIT
- Embedding zero trust principles into governance
- Using COBIT to validate security architecture
- Aligning cyber risk appetite with business tolerance
- Reporting cyber KPIs to the board using COBIT
- Integrating red team findings into governance improvement
- Preparing for cyber audits using COBIT checklists
Module 8: Building and Presenting a Board-Ready Governance Proposal - Structuring a compelling governance business case
- Defining the problem and current pain points
- Linking gaps to financial, legal, and operational risk
- Projecting ROI of governance investment
- Using data to support your proposal
- Creating visual governance maturity maps
- Drafting executive summaries that capture attention
- Aligning proposal with strategic business objectives
- Outlining phased implementation timeline
- Defining resource and budget requirements
- Anticipating and addressing stakeholder concerns
- Presenting risk mitigation strategies
- Highlighting compliance and audit benefits
- Using success stories from peer organisations
- Building credibility through third-party benchmarks
- Incorporating feedback from pilots and trials
- Securing formal approval and funding
- Drafting post-approval action plans
- Establishing success metrics and accountability
- Delivering the first governance report to the board
Module 9: Advanced COBIT Integration and Automation - Leveraging GRC platforms with COBIT
- Automating control monitoring and reporting
- Using dashboards for real-time governance insight
- Integrating COBIT with SIEM and SOAR tools
- Automating process capability assessments
- Using AI for anomaly detection in governance workflows
- Establishing continuous control monitoring
- Applying machine learning to risk prediction
- Automating policy compliance checks
- Designing self-healing governance controls
- Using APIs to connect governance systems
- Managing data flows across governance tools
- Ensuring integration security and access controls
- Validating automation accuracy and coverage
- Scaling governance through digital transformation
- Reducing manual oversight with intelligent workflows
- Building governance into cloud-native environments
- Creating feedback loops for adaptive governance
- Monitoring third-party governance via integrations
- Measuring automation’s impact on governance efficiency
Module 10: Sustaining and Evolving Your Governance Framework - Establishing governance as a continuous practice
- Conducting annual governance reviews
- Updating policies and controls based on change
- Managing governance during M&A and restructuring
- Adapting to new regulations and threats
- Engaging stakeholders in ongoing improvement
- Using maturity models for progression tracking
- Setting long-term governance vision and goals
- Developing governance champions across departments
- Running governance awareness campaigns
- Linking governance to employee performance
- Rewarding compliance and proactive control management
- Managing governance knowledge retention
- Creating succession plans for governance roles
- Staying updated with ISACA and COBIT changes
- Participating in professional governance communities
- Using feedback to refine your governance model
- Scaling governance for global operations
- Preparing for external audits and certifications
- Documenting governance success for reputation building
Module 11: Certification Preparation and Next Steps - Overview of ISACA COBIT certifications
- Difference between COBIT 2019 Foundation and other levels
- Exam structure, format, and content areas
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Recommended study strategies and timelines
- Using this course to prepare for official exams
- Accessing practice assessments and knowledge checks
- Reviewing key definitions and concepts
- Building a personal COBIT study guide
- Joining COBIT study groups and forums
- Understanding certification prerequisites
- Registering for the official exam
- Maximising your score with confidence
- Post-certification career pathways
- Negotiating promotions and raises with certification
- Adding certification to your professional credentials
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Using your new expertise in job applications
- Networking with certified professionals
- Planning your next governance leadership role
- Understanding the evolution of IT governance frameworks
- The business imperative for structured IT governance
- How governance creates sustainable competitive advantage
- Evaluating major frameworks: COSO, ISO 38500, NIST, and COBIT
- Why COBIT is the global standard for IT governance integration
- Defining governance vs. management in the enterprise context
- The stakeholder landscape: boards, C-suite, audit, and compliance
- Aligning IT governance with organisational strategy
- Measuring governance maturity: from reactive to proactive
- Common governance failure points and how to avoid them
- The cost of inaction: real-world case studies of governance gaps
- Building the business case for governance investment
- Introducing the COBIT organisational perspective
- Mapping COBIT to enterprise goals and stakeholder needs
- Understanding the core components of the COBIT ecosystem
- Overview of the COBIT Design and Implementation guides
Module 2: Deep Dive into COBIT 2019 Core Components - Detailed structure of the COBIT 2019 framework
- Enterprise goals and alignment with stakeholder needs
- Defining end-to-end governance objectives
- The role of governance and management objectives
- Mapping governance to business value creation
- Introduction to the COBIT core model
- Understanding the five principles of COBIT
- Principle 1: Meeting stakeholder needs
- Principle 2: Covering the enterprise end-to-end
- Principle 3: Applying a single integrated framework
- Principle 4: Enabling a holistic approach
- Principle 5: Separating governance from management
- The seven enablers: an overview
- Understanding information, culture, and ethics
- The role of organisational structure in governance
- How processes drive governance effectiveness
- Aligning policies and procedures with control goals
- The importance of services, infrastructure, and applications
- People, skills, and competencies in governance success
- Implementing governance at scale through automation
Module 3: The COBIT Governance and Management Objectives - Analysing all 40 governance and management objectives
- Grouping objectives into domains: Align, Plan, Build, Run, Monitor
- Differentiating governance objectives (APO series) from management objectives (BPI, DSS, MEA)
- Detailed breakdown of APO01: Managed Governance Framework
- Implementing APO02: Managed Strategy
- Executing APO03: Managed Enterprise Architecture
- Aligning APO04: Managed Innovation
- Integrating APO05: Managed Portfolio
- Optimising APO06: Managed Budget and Costs
- Ensuring APO07: Managed Human Resources
- Executing APO08: Managed Relationships
- Implementing APO09: Managed Risk
- Applying APO10: Managed Security
- Using APO11: Managed Data
- Implementing APO12: Managed Applications
- Managing APO13: Managed Technology
- Executing DSS01: Managed Operations
- Implementing DSS02: Managed Service Requests and Incidents
- Optimising DSS03: Managed Problems
- Applying DSS04: Managed Continuity
- Implementing DSS05: Managed Security Services
- Managing DSS06: Managed Business Process Controls
- Executing DSS07: Managed Automated Controls
- Controlling MEA01: Managed Performance and Conformance
- Assessing MEA02: Managed Evaluation
- Defining MEA03: Managed Monitoring
- Understanding BAI01: Managed Programs and Projects
- Applying BAI02: Managed Requirements Definition
- Executing BAI03: Managed Solutions Identification and Build
- Controlling BAI04: Managed Availability
- Optimising BAI05: Managed Budget and Costs for Acquisition and Delivery
- Implementing BAI06: Managed Change Enablement
- DSS01: Managed Business Process Controls in depth
- Linking objectives to business outcomes and KPIs
- Mapping objectives to enterprise risk appetite
- Using objectives to drive accountability and ownership
Module 4: COBIT Design and Tailoring Methodology - Introduction to the COBIT Design Guide
- Steps in designing an effective governance system
- Understanding your enterprise’s unique context
- Defining governance drivers: regulatory, strategic, operational
- Assessing current governance maturity levels
- Identifying enterprise goals and cascade to IT goals
- Selecting relevant COBIT processes based on need
- Applying the tailoring process: scope, focus, depth
- Customising process attributes for your organisation
- Determining process capability levels (0 to 5)
- Using the process reference model for alignment
- Integrating COBIT with existing frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
- Establishing governance boundaries and responsibilities
- Aligning organisational structure with governance objectives
- Designing governance roles and RACI matrices
- Creating a governance roadmap with milestones
- Securing executive buy-in through value demonstration
- Developing governance policies and directives
- Drafting governance charters and committee mandates
- Implementing governance oversight mechanisms
Module 5: Implementing the COBIT Governance System - Introduction to the COBIT Implementation Guide
- Key success factors for governance rollout
- Planning the implementation lifecycle
- Establishing a governance programme office
- Defining governance programme objectives
- Creating an implementation team and steering committee
- Conducting readiness assessments
- Developing a communication strategy for change
- Managing resistance to governance adoption
- Rolling out governance in phases
- Integrating governance into daily operations
- Embedding governance into project lifecycles
- Linking governance to performance reviews
- Using dashboards and reporting tools
- Establishing governance key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Tracking and measuring governance outcomes
- Conducting periodic governance reviews
- Updating governance based on feedback
- Sustaining governance momentum post-implementation
- Handling organisational restructuring and governance continuity
Module 6: Process Capability Assessment Using COBIT - Understanding the COBIT Process Assessment Model (PAM)
- Purpose and scope of process capability assessments
- Differentiating capability levels from maturity levels
- Capability Levels 0 to 5: definitions and criteria
- Attributes of a capable process
- Using the Process Assessment Model for evaluation
- Collecting evidence for process assessments
- Selecting assessment scope and boundaries
- Identifying process owners and assessors
- Conducting interviews and document reviews
- Analysing findings and identifying gaps
- Scoring processes using standardised criteria
- Generating assessment reports
- Presenting findings to stakeholders
- Prioritising remediation actions
- Developing corrective action plans
- Maintaining assessment records
- Scheduling reassessments for continuous improvement
- Integrating assessments with internal audit
- Leveraging assessments for compliance reporting
Module 7: Aligning COBIT with Cybersecurity and Risk Management - Integrating COBIT with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Mapping COBIT to ISO/IEC 27001 controls
- Using COBIT to strengthen GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX compliance
- Aligning APO10 with incident response planning
- Leveraging DSS04 for business continuity and DR
- Using MEA01 for security performance tracking
- Integrating threat intelligence into governance decisions
- Managing third-party cyber risk through COBIT
- Applying COBIT to cloud security governance
- Using APO13 to govern emerging technology risks
- Linking DevSecOps practices to COBIT objectives
- Establishing security awareness as a governance enabler
- Monitoring adversarial trends through governance reporting
- Creating a cyber-resilient culture via COBIT
- Embedding zero trust principles into governance
- Using COBIT to validate security architecture
- Aligning cyber risk appetite with business tolerance
- Reporting cyber KPIs to the board using COBIT
- Integrating red team findings into governance improvement
- Preparing for cyber audits using COBIT checklists
Module 8: Building and Presenting a Board-Ready Governance Proposal - Structuring a compelling governance business case
- Defining the problem and current pain points
- Linking gaps to financial, legal, and operational risk
- Projecting ROI of governance investment
- Using data to support your proposal
- Creating visual governance maturity maps
- Drafting executive summaries that capture attention
- Aligning proposal with strategic business objectives
- Outlining phased implementation timeline
- Defining resource and budget requirements
- Anticipating and addressing stakeholder concerns
- Presenting risk mitigation strategies
- Highlighting compliance and audit benefits
- Using success stories from peer organisations
- Building credibility through third-party benchmarks
- Incorporating feedback from pilots and trials
- Securing formal approval and funding
- Drafting post-approval action plans
- Establishing success metrics and accountability
- Delivering the first governance report to the board
Module 9: Advanced COBIT Integration and Automation - Leveraging GRC platforms with COBIT
- Automating control monitoring and reporting
- Using dashboards for real-time governance insight
- Integrating COBIT with SIEM and SOAR tools
- Automating process capability assessments
- Using AI for anomaly detection in governance workflows
- Establishing continuous control monitoring
- Applying machine learning to risk prediction
- Automating policy compliance checks
- Designing self-healing governance controls
- Using APIs to connect governance systems
- Managing data flows across governance tools
- Ensuring integration security and access controls
- Validating automation accuracy and coverage
- Scaling governance through digital transformation
- Reducing manual oversight with intelligent workflows
- Building governance into cloud-native environments
- Creating feedback loops for adaptive governance
- Monitoring third-party governance via integrations
- Measuring automation’s impact on governance efficiency
Module 10: Sustaining and Evolving Your Governance Framework - Establishing governance as a continuous practice
- Conducting annual governance reviews
- Updating policies and controls based on change
- Managing governance during M&A and restructuring
- Adapting to new regulations and threats
- Engaging stakeholders in ongoing improvement
- Using maturity models for progression tracking
- Setting long-term governance vision and goals
- Developing governance champions across departments
- Running governance awareness campaigns
- Linking governance to employee performance
- Rewarding compliance and proactive control management
- Managing governance knowledge retention
- Creating succession plans for governance roles
- Staying updated with ISACA and COBIT changes
- Participating in professional governance communities
- Using feedback to refine your governance model
- Scaling governance for global operations
- Preparing for external audits and certifications
- Documenting governance success for reputation building
Module 11: Certification Preparation and Next Steps - Overview of ISACA COBIT certifications
- Difference between COBIT 2019 Foundation and other levels
- Exam structure, format, and content areas
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Recommended study strategies and timelines
- Using this course to prepare for official exams
- Accessing practice assessments and knowledge checks
- Reviewing key definitions and concepts
- Building a personal COBIT study guide
- Joining COBIT study groups and forums
- Understanding certification prerequisites
- Registering for the official exam
- Maximising your score with confidence
- Post-certification career pathways
- Negotiating promotions and raises with certification
- Adding certification to your professional credentials
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Using your new expertise in job applications
- Networking with certified professionals
- Planning your next governance leadership role
- Analysing all 40 governance and management objectives
- Grouping objectives into domains: Align, Plan, Build, Run, Monitor
- Differentiating governance objectives (APO series) from management objectives (BPI, DSS, MEA)
- Detailed breakdown of APO01: Managed Governance Framework
- Implementing APO02: Managed Strategy
- Executing APO03: Managed Enterprise Architecture
- Aligning APO04: Managed Innovation
- Integrating APO05: Managed Portfolio
- Optimising APO06: Managed Budget and Costs
- Ensuring APO07: Managed Human Resources
- Executing APO08: Managed Relationships
- Implementing APO09: Managed Risk
- Applying APO10: Managed Security
- Using APO11: Managed Data
- Implementing APO12: Managed Applications
- Managing APO13: Managed Technology
- Executing DSS01: Managed Operations
- Implementing DSS02: Managed Service Requests and Incidents
- Optimising DSS03: Managed Problems
- Applying DSS04: Managed Continuity
- Implementing DSS05: Managed Security Services
- Managing DSS06: Managed Business Process Controls
- Executing DSS07: Managed Automated Controls
- Controlling MEA01: Managed Performance and Conformance
- Assessing MEA02: Managed Evaluation
- Defining MEA03: Managed Monitoring
- Understanding BAI01: Managed Programs and Projects
- Applying BAI02: Managed Requirements Definition
- Executing BAI03: Managed Solutions Identification and Build
- Controlling BAI04: Managed Availability
- Optimising BAI05: Managed Budget and Costs for Acquisition and Delivery
- Implementing BAI06: Managed Change Enablement
- DSS01: Managed Business Process Controls in depth
- Linking objectives to business outcomes and KPIs
- Mapping objectives to enterprise risk appetite
- Using objectives to drive accountability and ownership
Module 4: COBIT Design and Tailoring Methodology - Introduction to the COBIT Design Guide
- Steps in designing an effective governance system
- Understanding your enterprise’s unique context
- Defining governance drivers: regulatory, strategic, operational
- Assessing current governance maturity levels
- Identifying enterprise goals and cascade to IT goals
- Selecting relevant COBIT processes based on need
- Applying the tailoring process: scope, focus, depth
- Customising process attributes for your organisation
- Determining process capability levels (0 to 5)
- Using the process reference model for alignment
- Integrating COBIT with existing frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST CSF)
- Establishing governance boundaries and responsibilities
- Aligning organisational structure with governance objectives
- Designing governance roles and RACI matrices
- Creating a governance roadmap with milestones
- Securing executive buy-in through value demonstration
- Developing governance policies and directives
- Drafting governance charters and committee mandates
- Implementing governance oversight mechanisms
Module 5: Implementing the COBIT Governance System - Introduction to the COBIT Implementation Guide
- Key success factors for governance rollout
- Planning the implementation lifecycle
- Establishing a governance programme office
- Defining governance programme objectives
- Creating an implementation team and steering committee
- Conducting readiness assessments
- Developing a communication strategy for change
- Managing resistance to governance adoption
- Rolling out governance in phases
- Integrating governance into daily operations
- Embedding governance into project lifecycles
- Linking governance to performance reviews
- Using dashboards and reporting tools
- Establishing governance key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Tracking and measuring governance outcomes
- Conducting periodic governance reviews
- Updating governance based on feedback
- Sustaining governance momentum post-implementation
- Handling organisational restructuring and governance continuity
Module 6: Process Capability Assessment Using COBIT - Understanding the COBIT Process Assessment Model (PAM)
- Purpose and scope of process capability assessments
- Differentiating capability levels from maturity levels
- Capability Levels 0 to 5: definitions and criteria
- Attributes of a capable process
- Using the Process Assessment Model for evaluation
- Collecting evidence for process assessments
- Selecting assessment scope and boundaries
- Identifying process owners and assessors
- Conducting interviews and document reviews
- Analysing findings and identifying gaps
- Scoring processes using standardised criteria
- Generating assessment reports
- Presenting findings to stakeholders
- Prioritising remediation actions
- Developing corrective action plans
- Maintaining assessment records
- Scheduling reassessments for continuous improvement
- Integrating assessments with internal audit
- Leveraging assessments for compliance reporting
Module 7: Aligning COBIT with Cybersecurity and Risk Management - Integrating COBIT with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Mapping COBIT to ISO/IEC 27001 controls
- Using COBIT to strengthen GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX compliance
- Aligning APO10 with incident response planning
- Leveraging DSS04 for business continuity and DR
- Using MEA01 for security performance tracking
- Integrating threat intelligence into governance decisions
- Managing third-party cyber risk through COBIT
- Applying COBIT to cloud security governance
- Using APO13 to govern emerging technology risks
- Linking DevSecOps practices to COBIT objectives
- Establishing security awareness as a governance enabler
- Monitoring adversarial trends through governance reporting
- Creating a cyber-resilient culture via COBIT
- Embedding zero trust principles into governance
- Using COBIT to validate security architecture
- Aligning cyber risk appetite with business tolerance
- Reporting cyber KPIs to the board using COBIT
- Integrating red team findings into governance improvement
- Preparing for cyber audits using COBIT checklists
Module 8: Building and Presenting a Board-Ready Governance Proposal - Structuring a compelling governance business case
- Defining the problem and current pain points
- Linking gaps to financial, legal, and operational risk
- Projecting ROI of governance investment
- Using data to support your proposal
- Creating visual governance maturity maps
- Drafting executive summaries that capture attention
- Aligning proposal with strategic business objectives
- Outlining phased implementation timeline
- Defining resource and budget requirements
- Anticipating and addressing stakeholder concerns
- Presenting risk mitigation strategies
- Highlighting compliance and audit benefits
- Using success stories from peer organisations
- Building credibility through third-party benchmarks
- Incorporating feedback from pilots and trials
- Securing formal approval and funding
- Drafting post-approval action plans
- Establishing success metrics and accountability
- Delivering the first governance report to the board
Module 9: Advanced COBIT Integration and Automation - Leveraging GRC platforms with COBIT
- Automating control monitoring and reporting
- Using dashboards for real-time governance insight
- Integrating COBIT with SIEM and SOAR tools
- Automating process capability assessments
- Using AI for anomaly detection in governance workflows
- Establishing continuous control monitoring
- Applying machine learning to risk prediction
- Automating policy compliance checks
- Designing self-healing governance controls
- Using APIs to connect governance systems
- Managing data flows across governance tools
- Ensuring integration security and access controls
- Validating automation accuracy and coverage
- Scaling governance through digital transformation
- Reducing manual oversight with intelligent workflows
- Building governance into cloud-native environments
- Creating feedback loops for adaptive governance
- Monitoring third-party governance via integrations
- Measuring automation’s impact on governance efficiency
Module 10: Sustaining and Evolving Your Governance Framework - Establishing governance as a continuous practice
- Conducting annual governance reviews
- Updating policies and controls based on change
- Managing governance during M&A and restructuring
- Adapting to new regulations and threats
- Engaging stakeholders in ongoing improvement
- Using maturity models for progression tracking
- Setting long-term governance vision and goals
- Developing governance champions across departments
- Running governance awareness campaigns
- Linking governance to employee performance
- Rewarding compliance and proactive control management
- Managing governance knowledge retention
- Creating succession plans for governance roles
- Staying updated with ISACA and COBIT changes
- Participating in professional governance communities
- Using feedback to refine your governance model
- Scaling governance for global operations
- Preparing for external audits and certifications
- Documenting governance success for reputation building
Module 11: Certification Preparation and Next Steps - Overview of ISACA COBIT certifications
- Difference between COBIT 2019 Foundation and other levels
- Exam structure, format, and content areas
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Recommended study strategies and timelines
- Using this course to prepare for official exams
- Accessing practice assessments and knowledge checks
- Reviewing key definitions and concepts
- Building a personal COBIT study guide
- Joining COBIT study groups and forums
- Understanding certification prerequisites
- Registering for the official exam
- Maximising your score with confidence
- Post-certification career pathways
- Negotiating promotions and raises with certification
- Adding certification to your professional credentials
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Using your new expertise in job applications
- Networking with certified professionals
- Planning your next governance leadership role
- Introduction to the COBIT Implementation Guide
- Key success factors for governance rollout
- Planning the implementation lifecycle
- Establishing a governance programme office
- Defining governance programme objectives
- Creating an implementation team and steering committee
- Conducting readiness assessments
- Developing a communication strategy for change
- Managing resistance to governance adoption
- Rolling out governance in phases
- Integrating governance into daily operations
- Embedding governance into project lifecycles
- Linking governance to performance reviews
- Using dashboards and reporting tools
- Establishing governance key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Tracking and measuring governance outcomes
- Conducting periodic governance reviews
- Updating governance based on feedback
- Sustaining governance momentum post-implementation
- Handling organisational restructuring and governance continuity
Module 6: Process Capability Assessment Using COBIT - Understanding the COBIT Process Assessment Model (PAM)
- Purpose and scope of process capability assessments
- Differentiating capability levels from maturity levels
- Capability Levels 0 to 5: definitions and criteria
- Attributes of a capable process
- Using the Process Assessment Model for evaluation
- Collecting evidence for process assessments
- Selecting assessment scope and boundaries
- Identifying process owners and assessors
- Conducting interviews and document reviews
- Analysing findings and identifying gaps
- Scoring processes using standardised criteria
- Generating assessment reports
- Presenting findings to stakeholders
- Prioritising remediation actions
- Developing corrective action plans
- Maintaining assessment records
- Scheduling reassessments for continuous improvement
- Integrating assessments with internal audit
- Leveraging assessments for compliance reporting
Module 7: Aligning COBIT with Cybersecurity and Risk Management - Integrating COBIT with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Mapping COBIT to ISO/IEC 27001 controls
- Using COBIT to strengthen GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX compliance
- Aligning APO10 with incident response planning
- Leveraging DSS04 for business continuity and DR
- Using MEA01 for security performance tracking
- Integrating threat intelligence into governance decisions
- Managing third-party cyber risk through COBIT
- Applying COBIT to cloud security governance
- Using APO13 to govern emerging technology risks
- Linking DevSecOps practices to COBIT objectives
- Establishing security awareness as a governance enabler
- Monitoring adversarial trends through governance reporting
- Creating a cyber-resilient culture via COBIT
- Embedding zero trust principles into governance
- Using COBIT to validate security architecture
- Aligning cyber risk appetite with business tolerance
- Reporting cyber KPIs to the board using COBIT
- Integrating red team findings into governance improvement
- Preparing for cyber audits using COBIT checklists
Module 8: Building and Presenting a Board-Ready Governance Proposal - Structuring a compelling governance business case
- Defining the problem and current pain points
- Linking gaps to financial, legal, and operational risk
- Projecting ROI of governance investment
- Using data to support your proposal
- Creating visual governance maturity maps
- Drafting executive summaries that capture attention
- Aligning proposal with strategic business objectives
- Outlining phased implementation timeline
- Defining resource and budget requirements
- Anticipating and addressing stakeholder concerns
- Presenting risk mitigation strategies
- Highlighting compliance and audit benefits
- Using success stories from peer organisations
- Building credibility through third-party benchmarks
- Incorporating feedback from pilots and trials
- Securing formal approval and funding
- Drafting post-approval action plans
- Establishing success metrics and accountability
- Delivering the first governance report to the board
Module 9: Advanced COBIT Integration and Automation - Leveraging GRC platforms with COBIT
- Automating control monitoring and reporting
- Using dashboards for real-time governance insight
- Integrating COBIT with SIEM and SOAR tools
- Automating process capability assessments
- Using AI for anomaly detection in governance workflows
- Establishing continuous control monitoring
- Applying machine learning to risk prediction
- Automating policy compliance checks
- Designing self-healing governance controls
- Using APIs to connect governance systems
- Managing data flows across governance tools
- Ensuring integration security and access controls
- Validating automation accuracy and coverage
- Scaling governance through digital transformation
- Reducing manual oversight with intelligent workflows
- Building governance into cloud-native environments
- Creating feedback loops for adaptive governance
- Monitoring third-party governance via integrations
- Measuring automation’s impact on governance efficiency
Module 10: Sustaining and Evolving Your Governance Framework - Establishing governance as a continuous practice
- Conducting annual governance reviews
- Updating policies and controls based on change
- Managing governance during M&A and restructuring
- Adapting to new regulations and threats
- Engaging stakeholders in ongoing improvement
- Using maturity models for progression tracking
- Setting long-term governance vision and goals
- Developing governance champions across departments
- Running governance awareness campaigns
- Linking governance to employee performance
- Rewarding compliance and proactive control management
- Managing governance knowledge retention
- Creating succession plans for governance roles
- Staying updated with ISACA and COBIT changes
- Participating in professional governance communities
- Using feedback to refine your governance model
- Scaling governance for global operations
- Preparing for external audits and certifications
- Documenting governance success for reputation building
Module 11: Certification Preparation and Next Steps - Overview of ISACA COBIT certifications
- Difference between COBIT 2019 Foundation and other levels
- Exam structure, format, and content areas
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Recommended study strategies and timelines
- Using this course to prepare for official exams
- Accessing practice assessments and knowledge checks
- Reviewing key definitions and concepts
- Building a personal COBIT study guide
- Joining COBIT study groups and forums
- Understanding certification prerequisites
- Registering for the official exam
- Maximising your score with confidence
- Post-certification career pathways
- Negotiating promotions and raises with certification
- Adding certification to your professional credentials
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Using your new expertise in job applications
- Networking with certified professionals
- Planning your next governance leadership role
- Integrating COBIT with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- Mapping COBIT to ISO/IEC 27001 controls
- Using COBIT to strengthen GDPR, HIPAA, and SOX compliance
- Aligning APO10 with incident response planning
- Leveraging DSS04 for business continuity and DR
- Using MEA01 for security performance tracking
- Integrating threat intelligence into governance decisions
- Managing third-party cyber risk through COBIT
- Applying COBIT to cloud security governance
- Using APO13 to govern emerging technology risks
- Linking DevSecOps practices to COBIT objectives
- Establishing security awareness as a governance enabler
- Monitoring adversarial trends through governance reporting
- Creating a cyber-resilient culture via COBIT
- Embedding zero trust principles into governance
- Using COBIT to validate security architecture
- Aligning cyber risk appetite with business tolerance
- Reporting cyber KPIs to the board using COBIT
- Integrating red team findings into governance improvement
- Preparing for cyber audits using COBIT checklists
Module 8: Building and Presenting a Board-Ready Governance Proposal - Structuring a compelling governance business case
- Defining the problem and current pain points
- Linking gaps to financial, legal, and operational risk
- Projecting ROI of governance investment
- Using data to support your proposal
- Creating visual governance maturity maps
- Drafting executive summaries that capture attention
- Aligning proposal with strategic business objectives
- Outlining phased implementation timeline
- Defining resource and budget requirements
- Anticipating and addressing stakeholder concerns
- Presenting risk mitigation strategies
- Highlighting compliance and audit benefits
- Using success stories from peer organisations
- Building credibility through third-party benchmarks
- Incorporating feedback from pilots and trials
- Securing formal approval and funding
- Drafting post-approval action plans
- Establishing success metrics and accountability
- Delivering the first governance report to the board
Module 9: Advanced COBIT Integration and Automation - Leveraging GRC platforms with COBIT
- Automating control monitoring and reporting
- Using dashboards for real-time governance insight
- Integrating COBIT with SIEM and SOAR tools
- Automating process capability assessments
- Using AI for anomaly detection in governance workflows
- Establishing continuous control monitoring
- Applying machine learning to risk prediction
- Automating policy compliance checks
- Designing self-healing governance controls
- Using APIs to connect governance systems
- Managing data flows across governance tools
- Ensuring integration security and access controls
- Validating automation accuracy and coverage
- Scaling governance through digital transformation
- Reducing manual oversight with intelligent workflows
- Building governance into cloud-native environments
- Creating feedback loops for adaptive governance
- Monitoring third-party governance via integrations
- Measuring automation’s impact on governance efficiency
Module 10: Sustaining and Evolving Your Governance Framework - Establishing governance as a continuous practice
- Conducting annual governance reviews
- Updating policies and controls based on change
- Managing governance during M&A and restructuring
- Adapting to new regulations and threats
- Engaging stakeholders in ongoing improvement
- Using maturity models for progression tracking
- Setting long-term governance vision and goals
- Developing governance champions across departments
- Running governance awareness campaigns
- Linking governance to employee performance
- Rewarding compliance and proactive control management
- Managing governance knowledge retention
- Creating succession plans for governance roles
- Staying updated with ISACA and COBIT changes
- Participating in professional governance communities
- Using feedback to refine your governance model
- Scaling governance for global operations
- Preparing for external audits and certifications
- Documenting governance success for reputation building
Module 11: Certification Preparation and Next Steps - Overview of ISACA COBIT certifications
- Difference between COBIT 2019 Foundation and other levels
- Exam structure, format, and content areas
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Recommended study strategies and timelines
- Using this course to prepare for official exams
- Accessing practice assessments and knowledge checks
- Reviewing key definitions and concepts
- Building a personal COBIT study guide
- Joining COBIT study groups and forums
- Understanding certification prerequisites
- Registering for the official exam
- Maximising your score with confidence
- Post-certification career pathways
- Negotiating promotions and raises with certification
- Adding certification to your professional credentials
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Using your new expertise in job applications
- Networking with certified professionals
- Planning your next governance leadership role
- Leveraging GRC platforms with COBIT
- Automating control monitoring and reporting
- Using dashboards for real-time governance insight
- Integrating COBIT with SIEM and SOAR tools
- Automating process capability assessments
- Using AI for anomaly detection in governance workflows
- Establishing continuous control monitoring
- Applying machine learning to risk prediction
- Automating policy compliance checks
- Designing self-healing governance controls
- Using APIs to connect governance systems
- Managing data flows across governance tools
- Ensuring integration security and access controls
- Validating automation accuracy and coverage
- Scaling governance through digital transformation
- Reducing manual oversight with intelligent workflows
- Building governance into cloud-native environments
- Creating feedback loops for adaptive governance
- Monitoring third-party governance via integrations
- Measuring automation’s impact on governance efficiency
Module 10: Sustaining and Evolving Your Governance Framework - Establishing governance as a continuous practice
- Conducting annual governance reviews
- Updating policies and controls based on change
- Managing governance during M&A and restructuring
- Adapting to new regulations and threats
- Engaging stakeholders in ongoing improvement
- Using maturity models for progression tracking
- Setting long-term governance vision and goals
- Developing governance champions across departments
- Running governance awareness campaigns
- Linking governance to employee performance
- Rewarding compliance and proactive control management
- Managing governance knowledge retention
- Creating succession plans for governance roles
- Staying updated with ISACA and COBIT changes
- Participating in professional governance communities
- Using feedback to refine your governance model
- Scaling governance for global operations
- Preparing for external audits and certifications
- Documenting governance success for reputation building
Module 11: Certification Preparation and Next Steps - Overview of ISACA COBIT certifications
- Difference between COBIT 2019 Foundation and other levels
- Exam structure, format, and content areas
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Recommended study strategies and timelines
- Using this course to prepare for official exams
- Accessing practice assessments and knowledge checks
- Reviewing key definitions and concepts
- Building a personal COBIT study guide
- Joining COBIT study groups and forums
- Understanding certification prerequisites
- Registering for the official exam
- Maximising your score with confidence
- Post-certification career pathways
- Negotiating promotions and raises with certification
- Adding certification to your professional credentials
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Using your new expertise in job applications
- Networking with certified professionals
- Planning your next governance leadership role
- Overview of ISACA COBIT certifications
- Difference between COBIT 2019 Foundation and other levels
- Exam structure, format, and content areas
- Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Recommended study strategies and timelines
- Using this course to prepare for official exams
- Accessing practice assessments and knowledge checks
- Reviewing key definitions and concepts
- Building a personal COBIT study guide
- Joining COBIT study groups and forums
- Understanding certification prerequisites
- Registering for the official exam
- Maximising your score with confidence
- Post-certification career pathways
- Negotiating promotions and raises with certification
- Adding certification to your professional credentials
- Leveraging the Certificate of Completion from The Art of Service
- Using your new expertise in job applications
- Networking with certified professionals
- Planning your next governance leadership role