COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT Training Course provides a structured and practical introduction to one of the world’s most widely recognized IT governance frameworks. In an era where technology directly impacts business performance, compliance, and risk exposure, organizations need a clear governance approach to ensure IT delivers measurable value. This training course explains how effective governance enables alignment between enterprise objectives and IT-related goals while maintaining transparency and accountability.

This COBIT 2019 training course clearly distinguishes governance from management, helping participants understand decision-making structures, performance oversight, and responsibility models within enterprise IT. It introduces the principles, components, and governance system of COBIT 2019, showing how organizations can design and tailor governance systems to fit their size, strategy, and regulatory environment. The course also explains how COBIT complements and integrates with established standards such as ISO 27001, ITIL, NIST, and risk management frameworks.

Designed as a foundation-level learning experience, this training course builds confidence in applying COBIT concepts in real organizational contexts. Participants gain the knowledge required to support governance initiatives, contribute to audits and assessments, and improve value delivery, risk management, and resource optimization. By the end of the course, learners are well prepared to communicate governance concepts effectively and progress toward further COBIT training or certification.

This training course is designed to provide participants with a clear and practical understanding of COBIT 2019 and its role in the governance of enterprise IT. It focuses on building foundational knowledge while connecting governance concepts to real organizational challenges and decision-making needs.

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

• Understand the purpose, scope, and value of the COBIT 2019 framework
• Clearly differentiate between governance and management of enterprise IT
• Explain COBIT 2019 principles, components, and the governance system
• Translate enterprise goals into aligned IT-related objectives
• Understand COBIT governance and management objectives and domains
• Recognize roles, responsibilities, and accountability structures within IT governance
• Apply COBIT concepts to enhance value delivery, risk management, and resource optimization
• Prepare for COBIT 2019 Foundation-level assessments or further advanced COBIT training

This training course is suitable for professionals who are involved in governing, managing, auditing, or supporting enterprise IT and digital initiatives.

• CIOs, IT directors, and IT managers
• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals
• Internal and external IT auditors
• Risk managers and compliance officers
• Cybersecurity and information security professionals
• Digital transformation and enterprise architecture teams
• Business managers involved in IT-related decision-making
• Consultants and advisors working in IT governance and assurance

This training course is delivered using proven adult learning methodologies designed to maximize understanding, engagement, and long-term retention of COBIT 2019 concepts. The approach combines structured instructor-led learning with interactive discussions, ensuring that participants not only understand the framework but can also relate it to real organizational governance challenges.

The instructor presents key concepts, principles, and governance structures in a clear and logical sequence, supported by practical explanations and real-world examples. Interactive discussions are encouraged throughout the training course, allowing participants to explore how governance and management differ in practice and how COBIT can be applied across different organizational contexts.

This delivery approach creates an engaging learning environment where participants can exchange experiences, clarify complex topics, and strengthen their understanding of enterprise IT governance. By the end of the training course, participants will have developed a solid conceptual foundation and the confidence to apply COBIT 2019 principles effectively within their organizations.

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