By: Adhirath Kapoor
October 21, 2020
New Course "COBIT Foundations" Summary
By: Adhirath Kapoor
October 21, 2020
Information Technology is essential to every industry that exists in today's era. In itself, IT is a vast domain that needs to be incorporated with the associated industry in a very diligent manner. An important term that comes into play after successful incorporation is "IT Governance." It makes sure that the IT Departments are ready for any challenges thrown their way so that the industry or the organization they are associated with can focus on moving forward without any distractions. IT Governance, along with Management, can enable an IT Department to operate at the best of its capacity so that the industry's goals or the organization can be attained efficiently. There are different IT Governance frameworks, models, and standards that ensure that Information & Communication Technology (ICT) activities align with its business objectives. One such Framework is COBIT (Control Objectives for Information & Related Technology). It is internationally recognized and helps organizations meet their objectives and goals through the embodiment of ICT. COBIT's latest iteration is COBIT 2019, which stands on the foundation of COBIT 5. To validate your knowledge of COBIT Framework, COBIT 2019 Certification exam is offered by ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association), which will serve as a launchpad for roles in IT and GRC Governance. A great course, offered on Cybrary by the Instructor Shaila Rana, helps you prepare well for the COBIT 2019 Certification Exam.
Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for:
- IT Professionals
- IT Executives
- Senior Leaders
- Program Managers
- Security & Compliance Advisors
- Business Managers
Why should you take this course?
This 4-hour course teaches all of the skills required to pass the COBIT 2019 Certification Exam successfully and apply Governance and Management concepts to an organization to achieve its goals through the coherence between IT & Business. Upon completion of the course, you also get 4 CEUs/CPEs.
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How many learning modules are in this course?
The COBIT Foundations course consists of eleven learning modules, with the last one reserved for the revision of the important concepts discussed in the first ten modules.
Syllabus & Outline
Module 1 – IT Governance The first module introduces the term "Governance" and how it is necessary for organizational environments. The module then compares the different types of governance based on different parameters. Then the discussion regarding how these different types can be related to each other is initiated. The module also covers various beginner-level concepts like the importance & benefits of IT Governance, the role of Management in an organization. It touches on the different domains of COBIT.
Module 2 – Why COBIT? The second module focuses on the different strengths of COBIT and, to explain them better, uses an example success story of an organization that met its business goals more efficiently after incorporating the COBIT Framework. This module also lists different frameworks that are compatible with COBIT.
Module 3 – Focus and Goals of COBIT As the title indicates, the third module explores the Focus and Goals of COBIT. This module discusses the significance of different principles required for both governance systems and governance frameworks. It proceeds to talk about another important focus of COBIT – Stakeholders. Different categories of stakeholders are discussed in this module. This module also covers different components of a governance system.
Module 4 – COBIT Basic Concepts After imparting the necessary knowledge regarding IT Governance and COBIT through the previous modules, this module covers the basic concepts in COBIT. These concepts help the test taker score well on the COBIT 2019 Certification Exam. The concepts and properties of COBIT covered in this module are open-endedness, design factors, and goals cascade.
Module 5 - COBIT Governance and Management Objectives Module 5 deals with the different objectives that are in the COBIT Framework, along with different enablers that support each objective. Objectives for each domain in the COBIT Framework are also unveiled. This module uses real-world examples to illustrate different Governance and Management objectives.
Module 6 – Performance Management Module 6 defines Performance Management, its principles with respect to COBIT, and how it binds to the framework and the governance program. This module also provides an overview of the different capabilities and maturity levels in performance management.
Module 7 – Designing a Tailored Governance System This module discusses how a Governance System tailored to an organization's needs can be designed. This module also shines a light on how different design factors can impact the tailoring process and outcomes. The instructor then describes the different stages and steps involved in the design process.
Module 8 – Implementing Enterprise Governance of IT Module 8 reviews the implementation guide provided by COBIT. Following the recommendations listed in the guide assists in the successful implementation of the framework. The proper implementation approach and the seven steps involved in it are explained lucidly.
Module 9 – Making the COBIT Business Case This module delineates the need to demonstrate a business case inside the COBIT Framework. The instructor walks you through writing a business case, along with the components that need to be included in it.
Module 10 – COBIT Cube In this Module, the instructor defines what a COBIT Cube is and discusses the three components that make up this cube – Business Requirements, IT Processes, and IT Resources.
Module 11 – COBIT Summary This last module of the course revisits the important topics explored in the previous modules and recapitulates them.
The outcome of the Course
By the end of this course, viewers will be able to:
- Explain IT Governance.
- Describe the main focus and goals of COBIT.
- Explain five domains of COBIT.
- Design a Tailored Governance System.
- Create a Business Case for IT Governance.
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