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COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

Building Effective Governance Systems to Align IT with Business Value, Risk and Compliance

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Why Choose This Course

The COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT training course provides a structured, practical introduction to a widely recognised framework for governing enterprise IT. It explains why organisations require clear governance when technology directly affects business performance, regulatory compliance and exposure to risk. Participants examine how governance aligns enterprise objectives with IT-related goals while ensuring that IT delivers measurable value. The course also distinguishes governance from management through decision-making structures, performance oversight, responsibility models, transparency and accountability.

Participants explore COBIT 2019 principles, components and its governance system, including how organisations can tailor governance to their size, strategy and regulatory environment. They also learn how COBIT complements and integrates with ISO 27001, ITIL, NIST and established risk management frameworks. Foundation-level knowledge supports practical application, governance initiatives, audits and assessments, alongside improved value delivery, risk management and resource optimisation. Learners are prepared to communicate governance concepts effectively and advance towards further COBIT training or certification.

This COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT training course will highlight:

  • Distinguishing governance from management within enterprise IT
  • Aligning enterprise objectives with IT-related goals
  • Understanding COBIT 2019 principles, components and governance systems
  • Tailoring governance systems to organisational and regulatory requirements
  • Integrating COBIT with ISO 27001, ITIL, NIST and risk frameworks
  • Supporting governance initiatives, audits, assessments and value delivery
Why Choose COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

This training course aims to give participants a practical and clear understanding of COBIT 2019 and the part it plays in governing enterprise IT. The course emphasizes developing foundational knowledge while linking governance concepts with actual organizational challenges and decision-making requirements.

Upon completion of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Comprehend the purpose, scope, and value of the COBIT 2019 framework
  • Distinguish clearly between the governance and management of enterprise IT
  • Describe the principles, components, and governance system of COBIT 2019
  • Convert enterprise goals into aligned IT-related objectives
  • Comprehend COBIT governance and management objectives and domains
  • Identify roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures in IT governance
  • Use COBIT concepts to improve value delivery, risk management, and resource optimization
  • Get ready for COBIT 2019 Foundation-level assessments or subsequent advanced COBIT training

Who is this Training Course for?

This COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT training course is designed for:

  • IT Governance Professionals
  • IT Managers
  • IT Directors
  • Chief Information Officers
  • Chief Technology Officers
  • IT Auditors
  • Risk Management Professionals
  • Compliance Professionals
  • Information Security Managers
  • Business Process Managers
  • IT Consultants
  • Assurance Professionals
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course applies established adult learning methods intended to optimize comprehension, participation, and lasting retention of COBIT 2019 concepts. Its methodology blends structured, instructor-led teaching with interactive dialogue, enabling participants to understand the framework and connect it to actual organizational governance challenges.

The instructor explains essential concepts, principles, and governance structures in a clear, logical order, using practical explanations and real-world examples for support. Interactive dialogue is promoted throughout the training course, giving participants opportunities to examine how governance and management differ in practice and how COBIT may be used in various organizational contexts.

This method of delivery provides an engaging learning setting in which participants can share experiences, clarify complex subjects, and deepen their understanding of enterprise IT governance. At the conclusion of the training course, participants will have established a strong conceptual foundation and gained the confidence to apply COBIT 2019 principles effectively within their organizations.

The Course Summary & Outline

  1. Day 1
    Introduction to Governance of Enterprise IT
  2. Day 2
    COBIT 2019 Principles and Governance System
  3. Day 3
    Governance and Management Objectives
  4. Day 4
    Goals Cascade and Performance Management
  5. Day 5
    Designing and Applying COBIT 2019
Recognition

Certificate

Delegates who successfully complete the COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT training course are awarded the Wallstreet Academy Certificate of Completion, recognising their achievement and commitment to professional development. Participants receive 25–30 credits, with the final allocation based on their verified attendance throughout the course.

Each Guided Learning Hour represents 60 minutes of attendance. Attendance is documented in line with the quality management principles of ISO 9001:2015, supporting accurate and consistent record-keeping.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn foundational concepts for the governance of enterprise IT using COBIT 2019. The course focuses on building effective governance systems and aligning IT with business value, risk, and compliance. It provides a basis for understanding how enterprise IT governance supports organisational priorities.
The course explains enterprise IT governance with a focus on alignment between IT and business value. It considers governance systems as a way to connect IT-related decisions and activities with organisational priorities. This helps learners understand the role of governance in supporting value-focused outcomes.

This course is designed for IT Governance Professionals, IT Managers, IT Directors, Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers and IT Auditors. Participants examine how governance aligns enterprise objectives with IT-related goals while ensuring that IT delivers measurable value.

Yes. The COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT training course provides a structured, practical introduction to a widely recognised framework for governing enterprise IT. It explains why organisations require clear governance when technology directly affects business performance, regulatory compliance and exposure to risk.

The training covers the foundations of enterprise IT governance in the context of COBIT 2019. It addresses how governance systems can connect IT activities with business value, risk considerations, and compliance needs. The emphasis is on effective alignment between IT and the wider enterprise.
Yes, risk and compliance are central themes in the course subtitle and focus. The training places them alongside business value as key considerations when building effective governance systems. Learners develop a foundational view of how enterprise IT governance supports these connected priorities.
The course builds foundational skills in understanding enterprise IT governance and effective governance systems. It develops awareness of how governance can align IT with business value while addressing risk and compliance. The focus is on interpreting these areas as connected governance priorities.

Key outcomes of this course include: comprehend the purpose, scope, and value of the COBIT 2019 framework; distinguish clearly between the governance and management of enterprise IT; describe the principles, components, and governance system of COBIT 2019. Participants examine how governance aligns enterprise objectives with IT-related goals while ensuring that IT delivers measurable value.