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ISACA local Chapter presentationCOBIT Education
Mastering COBIT with effective learning solutions
This COBIT product suite includes COBIT 4.0, which is used by permission of the IT Governance Institute (ITGI). ©1996, 1998, 2000, 2005 IT Governance Institute (ITGI). All rights reserved. COBIT is a registered trademark of ISACA and the IT Governance Institute.
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Introduction
Thank you for downloading this presentation package on COBIT education provided by ISACA.
This package is designed as a 30 minute presentation which can be conducted at a local chapter meeting. The presentation describes the COBIT training courses that are available for various stakeholders within an organization. Descriptions are provided for all courses and a sample of the COBIT Foundation course is available for download as well.
Organizations using COBIT benefit from the development of COBIT competences amongst their key professionals. COBIT training courses help professionals to master COBIT and utilize this knowledge for effective implementation within their organizations. Sustainable COBIT competency helps IT organizations and departments in aligning with the goals and objectives of the business and in generating strategic value from IT.
ISACA worked together with ITpreneurs to develop authentic COBIT learning solutions. The COBIT Awareness course, COBIT Foundation course and CobiT Foundation exam are the first outcomes of this initiative. A fourth initiative is the COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley training which will be launched in 2006.
Besides this presentation you can download a sample of the COBIT Foundation Course which can be shown as part of the presentation session as well. The following URL provides access to a sample of the course: http://coursematerial.itsmcampus.com/demo/cobitdemo.zipAfter downloading, please unzip the files and by clicking on START, the demo will start.
If you have any further questions, kindly get in touch with: Arjan Woertman / ITpreneurs / [email protected]
COBIT education for Local Chapters
Course descriptions
The need for structured education
COBIT training path
COBIT Foundation Exam
Course demonstration
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Increased adoption of COBIT leads to a growing need for structured education
ISACA/ITGI (50.000 members worldwide) recognized that the increased adoption of COBIT by a global audience requires structured and formal education on the principles behind the framework and the intended use of the framework.
The COBIT courseware suite has been developed in-line with ITGI’s internationally accepted COBIT Framework for good Information Technology (IT) security and control practices and addresses this need for structured education.
Official ISACA education helps practitioners to verify that their that organizations and professionals adopt COBIT consistently and appropriately.
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Mastering COBIT with effective learning solutions
Official COBIT Training from ISACA helps organizations and individuals to develop and master all aspects of COBIT and achieve sound IT Governance through implementation of COBIT
The online course is an excellent tool to
learn the ins and outs of CobiT and see
simulated practical examples of how
CobiT can be applied in your organization
to drive and deliver better IT value.
It is a must for anybody new to
implementing a framework to support IT
governance or to create a successful IT
organization.
B. Thomas – Cancer Care Ontario
This course is well designed and supported. It provided great environment to pace my learning and to better understand the need for an IT governance framework, how COBIT satisfies this need and how to implement COBIT in my organisation. It is also a great value for money.I am looking forward to see next COBIT course available.
Svetozar MajstorovicPan Pac Forest ProductsThe CobiT Foundation Course not only provided a great review of CobiT and excellent preparation for the Foundation Exam but also gave me the opportunity to drill deeper into those areas of CobiT that were of interest to me but never had the time to explore before.
Michael Yeung – HP Canada
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Various audiences require different levels of training
Implementing Governance Using COBIT
COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley
COBIT Foundation Course + Exam
COBIT Awareness
Essentials
Intermediary
Advanced
Key business users /Leadership
Assurance / Security and IT professionals
Compliance team / business and application process owners
Implementation consultants / auditors / service managers
COBIT education for Local Chapters
Course descriptions
The need for structured education
COBIT training path
COBIT Foundation Exam
Course demonstration
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Available COBIT courses
Focused courses and specialized learning tracks
In order for organizations to be successful in their adoption, implementation and assessment of their Control framework based on COBIT it is important that sustainable competences are developed with key professionals.
ISACA provides learning solutions that help professionals to master COBIT. Learning solutions are developed for various stakeholders catering to the specific requirements of these stakeholders.
Focused courses are available for identified audiences that address the specific requirements of these individuals.
Specialized learning tracks provide an ambitious path of learning in the COBIT domain. These paths provide a blend of essential and advanced courses for Compliance-, IT-, Assurance- and Risk Management professionals
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The ISACA education roadmap
Online Classroom
COBIT Awareness
2 hours E-learning
COBIT Foundation
8 hours E-learning
COBIT FoundationExam
1 hours online
COBIT for SarbanesOxley Compliance4 hours E-learning
Implementing IT Governanceusing COBIT
2 days classroom
The implication ofCompliance for
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Launch April 2006
The COBIT courseware suite which is in line with V4.0 will be launched in Q1 / 2006
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IT Governance Learning Track
Audience: IT professionals / IT audit professionals / Risk professionals
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IT Governance Learning TrackComplying with national or international legislation has been a driver for organizations to set up a well defined internal control system based on the internationally accepted IT best practice framework COBIT. The Compliance learning track focuses on the impact of compliance on IT and provides valuable knowledge to track candidates on how to take measurable actions to manage the compliance requirements and showcase desirable behavior from IT
Fundamental knowledge on IT Governance, the need for compliance and the elements of COBIT are presented in the COBIT Foundation course. This course combined with the COBIT Foundation Exam provides an essential overview for everyone involved in IT and the control over IT.
COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley provides valuable information for compliance teams and everyone involved in the roadmap towards compliance. Background information on Sox and implementation case studies support the course material and ensure a practical and effective learning solution.
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Compliance Learning Track
Audience: IT compliance professionals
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Compliance Learning TrackComplying with national or international legislation has been a trigger for organizations to set up a well defined internal control system based on the internationally accepted IT best practice framework COBIT. The Compliance learning track focuses on the impact of compliance on IT and provides valuable knowledge to track candidates on how to take measurable actions to manage the compliance requirements and showcase desirable behavior from IT
Fundamental knowledge on IT Governance, the need for compliance and the elements of COBIT are presented in the COBIT Foundation course. Combined with the COBIT Foundation Exam this provides the essential information for everyone involved in IT and the control over IT.
COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley assists implementation teams and anyone involved in Sox compliance with a roadmap to achieve compliance. Background information on Sox and implementation case studies support the course material.
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What makes COBIT Education unique?
• The COBIT Foundation course is the only COBIT course officially endorsed by ISACA/ITGI
• The COBIT Foundation Course prepares students for taking on the COBIT Foundation Exam
• Practical case study driven learning ensures that students can relate COBIT to their day to day practical reality
• Students passing taking the course and the exam will be provided with 8 CPE credits by ISACA
• E-learning provides a structured and consistent message to all students across the world
• The course was developed with help from COBIT experts from around the world and includes experience and knowledge from these experts
COBIT education for Local Chapters
Course descriptions
The need for structured education
COBIT training path
COBIT Foundation Exam
Course demonstration
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COBIT Foundation Certificate as a means to demonstrate knowledge
• COBIT Foundation Certificate allows participants to demonstrate mastery ofCOBIT at a Foundation level
• Candidates can take the exam without taking the COBIT Foundation Course but taking the course first is recommended
• 40 questions, multiple choice, 60 minutes, 70% pass-rate exam
• Completion of COBIT Foundation Course and passing Exam provides 8 CPE credits
• Certification issued by ISACA/ITGI
• Passing rate is 95% for the COBIT Foundation Exam
COBIT education for Local Chapters
Course descriptions
The need for structured education
COBIT training path
COBIT Foundation Exam
Course demonstration
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COBIT Awareness Course
Description:
This introductory course addresses the need for an IT control framework and explains how COBIT addresses this in relation to other frameworks
Title: COBIT AwarenessDelivery: E-learning Duration: 2 hours Language: EN
Audience: • IT Support Staff, Key Business Users,
senior managers in IT service providing firms
Modules: • Responding to IT Challenges• Introducing COBIT
At the end of this course, you will understand:
• How IT management issues are affecting organizations
• The need for a control framework driven by the need for IT Governance
• How COBIT meets the requirement for an IT Governance Framework
• How COBIT is used with other standards and best practices
• The elements of the COBIT Framework
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COBIT Foundation Course
Description: Title: COBIT Foundation Delivery: eLearning Duration: 8 hours Language: EN
Audience: • IT Support Staff, IT Consultants, Key
Business Users, Senior IT and Audit management, practitioners, senior managers in IT service providing firms
Modules: • Course introduction• Responding to IT Challenges• Introducing COBIT• What COBIT provides • Applying COBIT in Practice• Products and support available from ITGI• Exam Preparation
Learning Objectives:
• How IT management issues are affecting organizations
• The need for a control framework driven by the need for IT Governance
• How COBIT meets the requirement for an IT Governance Framework
• How COBIT is used with other standards and best practices
• The COBIT Framework and all the components of COBIT
• How to apply COBIT in a practical situation • How the use of COBIT is supported by the ITGI
Official ISACA course
The course addresses the need for an IT control framework and explains how this is addressed by COBIT. The elements of the COBIT framework are explained using practical examples and scenario based learning. An exam preparation module is included in the course preparing participants to take on the CobiT Foundation Exam.
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COBIT Foundation Exam
Description: Title: COBIT Foundation Exam Delivery: online Duration: 1 hour Language: EN
Audience: • Everyone interested in demonstrating
mastery of COBIT at a Foundation level
Modules: • 40 questions • 1 hour• 70% passing threshold
Examination Objectives
• How IT management issues are affecting organizations
• The need for a control framework driven by the need for IT Governance
• How COBIT meets the requirement for an IT Governance Framework
• How COBIT is used with other standards and best practices
• The COBIT Framework and all the components of COBIT
• How to apply COBIT in a practical situation • How the use of COBIT is supported by the ITGI
Official ISACA course
The COBIT Foundation Exam is a knowledge test which tests the candidates knowledge of COBIT at a Foundation Level. The exam is developed around the curriculum of the COBIT Foundation Course, but can be taken also without completing the course.
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COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Course
Description:To ensure effective Internal Controls over financial reporting, controls are needed in IT systems and environments.
The Sarbanes Oxley Act results in a requirement for effective controls over IT systems and environments. Participants learn more about this act and the implication for the IT organization. The participants learn how COBIT, as the COSO compliant standard, can be used to comply to the Sarbanes Oxley requirements. A practical roadmap is used, and complemented with actual industry case studies, to outline the steps required to take in order to achieve compliance.
Title: COBIT for SOX complianceDelivery: eLearning Duration: 4 hours Language: EN
Audience: • IT Consultants, internal and external Audit
management, IT management, Sarbanes Oxley implementation team
Modules:
• SOX - An Overview• Complying with SOX• SOX in detail• Role of IT in SOX compliance• COBIT for financial accounting• How to implement SOX• How is the roadmap implemented?• How can you sustain SOX requirements?
Official ISACA course
At the end of this course, you will understand:• The scope and depth of the Sarbanes Oxley act
and its impact on the IT departments• A roadmap to Sarbanes Oxley compliance for IT
departments using COBIT• Case studies from organizations having used
COBIT framework to prepare for SOX compliance
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Implementing IT Governance using COBIT Workshop
Description:
This case study oriented course helps you in understanding what it takes to implement the COBIT Framework in your organization and what a possible route towards this can be. Audience:
• IT Consultants and Auditors, Senior IT and Audit management, practitioners, implementation team
Modules: • Scoping the use of COBIT• Process capability and maturity• Improvement strategies, projects and
change plan • Transfer to Production• The implementation roadmap• Implementation Considerations
At the end of this course, you will:
• Scope and plan IT Management / Governance initiatives based on COBIT
• Focus an initiative and select the relevant content from COBIT
• Assess IT Management Capability using the COBIT Maturity Models & Control Objectives
• Plan control improvements using Control Objectives and Control Practices
• Create a Performance Measurement framework using COBIT’s Metrics and Scorecards
• Consider practical implementation factors e.g. need for flexibility and the “softer” implementation issues such as culture, teaming etc.
Title: Implementing IT Governance using COBITDelivery: Classroom Duration: 2 days Language: ENPrerequisite: COBIT Foundation
Developed and offered by ISACA/ITGI
COBIT education for Local Chapters
Course descriptions
The need for structured education
COBIT training path
COBIT Foundation Exam
Course demonstration
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More information
[email protected]•• http://cobitcampus.isaca.org• www.itpreneurs.com
For more information, please get in touch with Arjan Woertman at ITpreneurs
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About ITpreneurs
ITpreneurs is a global leader in training solutions in the IT management and IT governance best practices domains.
ITpreneurs specializes in best practices frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL/ITSM, IEC/ISO 20000 and channels the collective knowledge of the world though leaders into the most advanced, effective and innovative learning and knowledge solutions. The breadth of solutions for these IT best practice frameworks helps organizations globally to adopt these frameworks and provides them with guidance for implementation.
Effective learning solutions are delivered through a global network of leading companies in the industry. ITpreneurs learning products are being used by more than 10.000 professionals every year, resulting in smarter World-Class IT organizations that become more aligned with the Business they serve.
ITpreneurs works with ISACA to develop COBIT training courses designed to help professionals to master COBIT and utilize this knowledge for effective implementation within their organizations. Sustainable COBIT competency helps IT organizations and departments in aligning with the goals and objectives of the business and in generating strategic value from IT.