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COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

Applying Governance of Enterprise IT to Assurance, Risk, and Control Effectiveness

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The COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors training course equips internal auditors to assess complex, technology-driven organisations using practical audit and assurance methods. Enterprise IT now plays a central role in strategy, operations and risk management, requiring auditors to look beyond traditional financial controls. Participants develop assurance capabilities across IT governance, cybersecurity, data protection and digital transformation initiatives. COBIT 2019 is presented as a robust framework for addressing these audit and assurance requirements.

The course emphasises real-world application, showing participants how to use COBIT governance and management objectives as audit criteria. It covers risk-based IT audit planning and execution, including assessment of control design, implementation and effectiveness through structured techniques and practical scenarios. Participants learn to evaluate governance maturity, align audits with enterprise objectives and provide meaningful assurance to senior management and audit committees. They also build confidence in auditing digital operations, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity frameworks while supporting continuous assurance, organisational improvement and measurable value.

This COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors training course will highlight:

Applying COBIT governance and management objectives as audit criteria
Planning and executing risk-based IT audits
Assessing control design, implementation and effectiveness
Evaluating governance maturity against enterprise objectives
Auditing digital operations, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity frameworks
Supporting continuous assurance and organisational improvement

Why Choose COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

Course Goals

What are the Goals?

This training course is designed to enhance internal audit capabilities through the use of COBIT 2019 as a practical, structured framework for auditing. Participants will develop a clear understanding of how COBIT enables governance, risk management, and assurance throughout enterprise IT and digital initiatives.

Upon completing this training course, participants will be able to:

Recognize the role of COBIT 2019 in internal audit and assurance activities
Use COBIT governance and management objectives as effective audit criteria
Plan and conduct risk-based IT audits that align with enterprise priorities
Examine IT governance structures, processes, and control environments
Assess the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls
Recognize gaps in governance, risk, and controls within IT processes
Align IT audit activities with organizational objectives and risk appetite
Clearly communicate audit findings to senior management and audit committees

Who is this Training Course for?

This COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors training course is designed for:

Internal Auditors
IT Auditors
Information Systems Auditors
Audit Managers
Heads of Internal Audit
IT Governance Managers
Risk Managers
Compliance Managers
Governance, Risk and Compliance Specialists
IT Assurance Professionals

Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course uses proven adult learning methods to achieve strong understanding, active engagement, and practical application. Its learning approach enables participants to clearly link COBIT® 2019 concepts to actual internal audit duties and enterprise IT environments.

Structured instructor-led sessions are combined with interactive discussions, allowing participants to investigate real audit challenges, exchange professional experiences, and consider best practices. Throughout the training course, practical examples and audit scenarios illustrate how COBIT governance and management objectives may be applied to audit planning, execution, and reporting.

To strengthen learning and develop confidence, participants receive guidance through audit-focused assessments, governance evaluations, and control reviews. The training course ends by clearly consolidating key concepts and practical techniques, allowing participants to apply COBIT® 2019 immediately in their internal audit and assurance activities.

The Course Content

IT Governance and the Role of Internal Audit

The expanding role of internal audit in digital organizations
IT governance risks and audit expectations
Overview of COBIT® 2019 framework
Governance vs. management: audit perspective
COBIT as an assurance and audit reference model
Aligning internal audit with enterprise governance objectives

COBIT Governance & Management Objectives for Auditors

Overview of COBIT domains and objectives
Governance domain (EDM): audit focus areas
Management domains (APO, BAI, DSS, MEA)
Mapping audit scope to COBIT objectives
Selecting relevant objectives based on risk

Risk-Based IT Audit Planning Using COBIT

Understanding IT risk and risk appetite
Using COBIT goals cascade for audit planning
Identifying key IT risks and control objectives
Defining audit scope and priorities
Developing COBIT-aligned audit programs
Integrating COBIT with enterprise risk management (ERM)

Assessing Controls, Capability, and Performance

COBIT performance management concepts
Assessing control design and operating effectiveness
Capability levels and maturity considerations
Evidence collection and testing techniques
Identifying gaps, weaknesses, and improvement areas
Common IT governance audit findings

Reporting, Integration, and Continuous Assurance

Communicating audit results to management
Reporting governance and control weaknesses
Linking audit findings to business impact
Integrating COBIT with ISO 27001 and information security audits, ITIL and service management reviews, and NIST and cybersecurity assessments
Continuous auditing and assurance models
Course review, audit toolkit, and next steps

Recognition

Certificate

• Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This course is about applying COBIT® 2019 to internal audit work. It focuses on the governance of enterprise IT in relation to assurance, risk, and control effectiveness. The course connects the COBIT® 2019 framework with an internal auditor’s perspective.

You will learn how COBIT® 2019 can be applied to the governance of enterprise IT from an internal audit perspective. The course addresses its use in assurance, risk, and control effectiveness. Specific modules or learning objectives are not included in the provided course information.

Yes, assurance is one of the course’s stated areas of focus. It is considered in the context of applying COBIT® 2019 to the governance of enterprise IT. The course title and subtitle do not specify particular assurance methods or procedures.

Yes, control effectiveness is a stated focus of the course. It is examined within the broader context of enterprise IT governance and internal auditing. The available course information does not list individual control types or testing approaches.

The course is intended for internal auditors who need to understand the governance of enterprise IT. Its content is framed around assurance, risk, and control effectiveness. No other specific audience or prerequisite is stated in the provided course information.

The course relates COBIT® 2019 to internal auditing by focusing on its application to enterprise IT governance. It places particular emphasis on assurance, risk, and control effectiveness. This creates a direct link between the framework and the areas internal auditors assess.

The course addresses risk as part of applying COBIT® 2019 to enterprise IT governance. Its focus is on the relationship between governance, internal audit, and risk. The provided information does not identify specific risk assessment tools or techniques.

The course takes an internal audit perspective on COBIT® 2019. It centres on applying governance of enterprise IT to assurance, risk, and control effectiveness. This distinguishes its focus from a general introduction to the framework.