What is COBIT® 2019 and why is it important to learn?

COBIT® 2019 — Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies — is the globally recognised framework developed by ISACA for the governance and management of enterprise information and technology. It provides organisations with a structured, principles-based approach to aligning IT with business strategy, managing technology risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and demonstrating measurable IT value. Learning COBIT® 2019 is important because it equips IT governance professionals, auditors, and business leaders with the internationally recognised framework that boards, regulators, and external auditors increasingly expect organisations to apply in governing their IT environments.

Who should attend COBIT® 2019 Training Courses?

AZTech's COBIT® 2019 Training Courses are designed for IT governance professionals, CIOs and IT directors, internal auditors, GRC specialists, cybersecurity managers, compliance officers, digital transformation leads, enterprise architects, and any professional responsible for governing, managing, auditing, or assuring the performance of IT within their organisation. Both technical IT professionals and non-technical governance and audit professionals will find structured, role-relevant learning pathways across AZTech's COBIT® 2019 training portfolio.

Should I start with the COBIT® 2019 Foundation course and what does it cover?

Yes — the COBIT® 2019 Foundation course is the recommended starting point for professionals who are new to COBIT® 2019 or who want to build a comprehensive understanding of the framework before progressing to specialist application courses. The Foundation training covers the core COBIT® 2019 governance framework, its six principles, the governance and management objectives, design factors that shape governance system design, focus areas, and how COBIT® 2019 relates to other frameworks such as ITIL, ISO 27001, and NIST. It provides the essential conceptual grounding needed to engage effectively with all other COBIT® 2019 Training Courses.

What does the COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation training course develop?

The COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation course develops the advanced practical skills needed to design a tailored COBIT® governance system specifically suited to your organisation's context, risk profile, and strategic objectives. It covers the seven-phase COBIT® 2019 implementation lifecycle — from initiating the governance programme and assessing the current state, through designing the governance system, planning the implementation, enabling change, and realising the benefits. It is ideal for IT governance leads, senior IT managers, and consultants responsible for implementing COBIT® 2019 within complex organisational environments.

How does the COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC training course differ from general COBIT® Foundation training?

While the COBIT® 2019 Foundation course develops broad governance framework knowledge, the COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC training course applies the COBIT® framework specifically to the governance of cybersecurity risk, compliance, and control — making it directly relevant to GRC managers, cybersecurity leaders, compliance officers, and risk professionals who need to integrate COBIT® principles into their cyber governance frameworks. It covers cyber risk governance using COBIT®, cybersecurity control objectives, GRC reporting structures, and how COBIT® 2019 aligns with cybersecurity frameworks including NIST and ISO 27001.

What does the COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance course cover and who should attend?

This specialist COBIT® 2019 Training Course applies the governance framework to the rapidly evolving challenges of digital transformation and AI adoption — covering how COBIT® 2019 can be used to govern AI initiatives responsibly, manage digital transformation risk, establish AI oversight structures, and ensure that technology-driven organisational change is aligned with strategic objectives and ethical standards. It is particularly valuable for digital transformation managers, CIOs, AI strategy leads, and governance professionals working in organisations where AI adoption and digital transformation are significant strategic priorities.

COBIT® 2019 Training Courses

COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

01 - 05 Jun 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

08 - 12 Jun 2026

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC

22 - 26 Jun 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance

13 - 17 Jul 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation

27 - 31 Jul 2026

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

03 - 07 Aug 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

24 - 28 Aug 2026

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation

14 - 18 Sep 2026

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC

14 - 18 Sep 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance

28 Sep - 02 Oct 2026

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

12 - 16 Oct 2026

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

26 - 30 Oct 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation

02 - 06 Nov 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC

23 - 27 Nov 2026

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance

23 - 27 Nov 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

07 - 11 Dec 2026

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

19 - 23 Apr 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC

26 - 30 Apr 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance

03 - 07 May 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation

17 - 21 May 2027

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

31 May - 04 Jun 2027

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

07 - 11 Jun 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC

21 - 25 Jun 2027

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance

12 - 16 Jul 2027

London

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation

26 - 30 Jul 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

02 - 06 Aug 2027

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

23 - 27 Aug 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation

13 - 17 Sep 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC

13 - 17 Sep 2027

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance

27 Sep - 01 Oct 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

11 - 15 Oct 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 Foundation – Governance of Enterprise IT

25 - 29 Oct 2027

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation

01 - 05 Nov 2027

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC

22 - 26 Nov 2027

Online

$4,950

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance

22 - 26 Nov 2027

Dubai

$5,950

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

06 - 10 Dec 2027

Dubai

$5,950

About COBIT® 2019 Training Courses

COBIT® 2019 — Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies — is the world's leading framework for the governance and management of enterprise information and technology (EGIT). Developed by ISACA, COBIT® 2019 provides organisations with a structured, flexible approach to aligning IT strategy with business objectives, managing technology-related risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering measurable value from IT investments. As digital transformation accelerates and the governance of AI, cybersecurity, and data becomes increasingly complex, COBIT® 2019 has become an essential competency for IT leaders, governance professionals, internal auditors, and risk specialists worldwide.

AZTech's COBIT® 2019 Training Courses are designed to equip IT governance professionals, internal auditors, CIOs, GRC specialists, cybersecurity leaders, and digital transformation managers with the in-depth knowledge, practical application skills, and governance frameworks needed to implement, manage, and audit COBIT® 2019 effectively within their organisations. Our COBIT® 2019 Training Courses cover the complete COBIT® 2019 learning pathway — from the foundational governance framework and design principles to advanced implementation, cybersecurity and GRC application, digital transformation and AI governance, and specialist training for internal auditors — ensuring every professional gains the specific COBIT® 2019 expertise most relevant to their role and organisational context.

COBIT® 2019 Training Courses Available from AZTech

AZTech's COBIT® 2019 Training Courses are structured as a clear, progressive learning pathway — from foundational framework knowledge through to specialist application across governance, cybersecurity, internal audit, and digital transformation — enabling professionals to build exactly the level of COBIT® expertise their role and organisation requires.

Key COBIT® 2019 Training Courses available include:

COBIT® 2019 Foundation — Governance of Enterprise IT — the essential starting point for professionals new to COBIT® 2019, covering the core governance framework, design factors, focus areas, and the principles underpinning effective enterprise IT governance using COBIT® 2019

COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation — develop the advanced skills to design a tailored COBIT® governance system for your organisation and manage its effective implementation — covering governance system design, gap assessment, implementation roadmap development, and performance measurement

COBIT® 2019 for Cybersecurity & GRC — apply the COBIT® 2019 framework specifically to cybersecurity governance and GRC — developing the controls, policies, and oversight mechanisms needed to manage cyber risk, ensure compliance, and align cybersecurity with enterprise governance objectives

COBIT® 2019 for Digital Transformation & AI Governance — understand how COBIT® 2019 supports the governance of digital transformation initiatives and AI adoption — covering AI risk management, digital governance frameworks, responsible AI oversight, and the integration of COBIT® principles into technology-driven organisational change

COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors — develop the specialist knowledge and audit methodology needed to apply COBIT® 2019 as an internal audit tool — covering IT audit planning using COBIT®, control assessment, audit reporting, and how COBIT® supports broader IT governance assurance activities

AZTech's COBIT® 2019 Training Courses are structured to serve both individual professionals seeking career advancement and organisations looking to build enterprise-wide IT governance capability. Whether you are pursuing the complete COBIT® 2019 learning pathway from Foundation through to specialist application, or selecting the specific course most relevant to your current role, our training delivers the framework knowledge, practical application skills, and professional credibility to strengthen IT governance across your entire organisation.