COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors Training Course is designed to equip internal auditors with the knowledge and practical skills required to audit today’s complex, technology-driven organizations. As enterprise IT becomes central to strategy, operations, and risk management, auditors must go beyond traditional financial controls and develop assurance capabilities across IT governance, cybersecurity, data protection, and digital transformation initiatives. This training course addresses that need by positioning COBIT 2019 as a robust audit and assurance framework.

This COBIT 2019 training course focuses on real-world audit application rather than theory alone. Participants learn how to apply COBIT governance and management objectives as audit criteria, plan and execute IT audits, and assess control design, implementation, and effectiveness. The course demonstrates how auditors can evaluate governance maturity, align audits with enterprise objectives, and provide meaningful assurance to senior management and audit committees.

By bridging the gap between IT governance concepts and audit execution, this training course enables auditors to conduct risk-based IT audits that add measurable value. Through practical audit scenarios, structured assessment techniques, and examples aligned with COBIT 2019, participants gain the confidence to audit digital operations, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks while supporting continuous assurance and organizational improvement.

This training course aims to strengthen internal audit capabilities by applying COBIT 2019 as a structured and practical audit framework. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how COBIT supports governance, risk management, and assurance across enterprise IT and digital initiatives.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role of COBIT 2019 within internal audit and assurance activities
• Apply COBIT governance and management objectives as effective audit criteria
• Plan and perform risk-based IT audits aligned with enterprise priorities
• Assess IT governance structures, processes, and control environments
• Evaluate control design, implementation, and operating effectiveness
• Identify governance, risk, and control gaps within IT processes
• Align IT audit activities with organizational objectives and risk appetite
• Communicate audit findings clearly to senior management and audit committees

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for providing assurance over IT governance, risk, and control environments. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to strengthen their audit approach using COBIT 2019.

This training course will greatly benefit:

• Internal auditors and senior internal auditors
• IT auditors and technology assurance professionals
• Risk and compliance officers
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals
• Audit managers and heads of internal audit functions
• External auditors involved in IT and technology assurance
• Consultants supporting internal audit and GRC activities

This training course is delivered using proven adult learning methodologies to ensure a high level of understanding, engagement, and practical application. The learning approach is designed to help participants clearly connect COBIT® 2019 concepts with real internal audit responsibilities and enterprise IT environments.

The course combines structured instructor-led sessions with interactive discussions that encourage participants to explore real audit challenges, share professional experiences, and examine best practices. Practical examples and audit scenarios are used throughout the training course to demonstrate how COBIT governance and management objectives can be applied during audit planning, execution, and reporting.

Participants are guided through audit-focused assessments, governance evaluations, and control reviews to reinforce learning and build confidence. The training course concludes with a clear consolidation of key concepts and practical techniques, enabling participants to immediately apply COBIT® 2019 within their internal audit and assurance activities.

• AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course