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Presentation on COBIT Education

Mastering COBIT with effective learning solutions

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Copyright © 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

Introduction

Thank you for downloading this presentation package on COBIT education provided by ISACA.

This package is designed as a 30 minute presentation and 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 a COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley training.

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/finalcobitdemo.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 presentation overview

Course descriptions

The need for structured education

COBIT training path

COBIT Foundation Exam

Course demonstration

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Achieving Effective IT Governance

Organizations operate in a dynamic and competitive environment. Alignment and cooperation from everyone within the organization with business goals is key to realize the organizations ambition

The need to realize strategic value from IT is increasing.

Effective IT governance is the single most important predictor of the value an organization generates from IT

COBIT can be used at the highest level of IT governance, providing an overall control framework based on an IT process model suitable for every organization

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Organizations require a structured approach to cope with the challenges they are facing

Keeping IT runningSecurityValue/cost Managing

complexityAligning

IT with businessRegulatory compliance

Organizations require a structured approach to measure the performance and the outcome of IT processes and to define how to ensure effectiveness, efficiency and audit of IT processes.

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What is COBIT

COBIT was created to respond to the need for an IT control framework understandable to business and IT management as well as auditors, and to harmonise disparate control and evaluation guidance.

The control model focuses on commonly used domains and processes. The COBIT control objectives help organizations to define and achieve measurable results

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The benefits of implementing COBIT

• COBIT enables mapping of IT goals to business goals and vice versa

• Better alignment, based on a business focus

• A view, understandable to management, of what IT does

• Clear ownership and responsibilities, based on process orientation

• General acceptability with third parties and regulators

• Shared understanding amongst all stakeholders, based on a common language

• Fulfilment of the COSO requirements for the IT control environment

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COBIT fits in with and complements other IT best practice frameworks

PERFORMANCE: business goals

CONFORMANCEBasel II, Sarbanes-

Oxley Act, etc

“Enterprise Governance”

“IT Governance”

ISO 9001:2000

ISO 17799

ISO 20000Best practice standards

QAProcedures

Processes and Procedures

Drivers

COBIT

COSO

Security Principles

ITIL

Balanced Scorecard

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Increased adoption of COBIT leads to a growing need for structured and formal 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.

Sustainable COBIT competences help practitioners to effectively utilize their knowledge and apply 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 stakeholders require different levels of training

The implication

of compliance on IT

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

IT leadership


Course descriptions


COBIT training path



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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 CobiT education roadmap

Online

COBIT Awareness

2 hours E-learning

COBIT Foundation

8 hours E-learning

COBIT FoundationExam

1 hours online

COBIT for SarbanesOxley Compliance4 hours E-learning

The implication ofCompliance for

IT

2 days classroom

Implementing IT Governanceusing COBIT

2 days classroom

Classroom

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IT Governance Learning Track

IT Governance learning track

The Governance track provides candidates with an opportunity to explore the COBIT Foundation Course and understand the fundamentals of COBIT. Learners are confronted with relevant business and IT challenges and learn how COBIT provides a practical and understandable framework for countering these challenges. Step by step learners discover the elements of COBIT and how to apply these in a business environment. Candidates demonstrate their knowledge through the COBIT Foundation Exam, an online multiple choice examination.

The Advanced course helps professionals to develop the skills and attitude that is relevant in implementing an IT Governance Framework based on COBIT.

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Compliance Learning Track

Compliance 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 Compliance provides valuable information for compliance teams and everyoneinvolved 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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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


Course descriptions


COBIT training path



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Demonstrating knowledge through the COBIT Foundation Exam

• COBIT Foundation Certificate allows participants to demonstrate mastery of COBIT.

• Candidates can take the exam without taking the COBIT Foundation Course

• 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 for the exam is 95%


Course descriptions


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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

Official ISACA course

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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:





• 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


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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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





• 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


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 SOXDelivery: 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?


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


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The implications of compliance on IT

Description:

This workshop is designed for senior IT managers and members of IT leadership team entrusted with the task of managing and dealing with compliance requirements facing their organizations.

This workshop takes the approach of addressing the regulatory compliance issues as an ongoing challenge facing the organizations.

After identifying the impact of the compliance requirements on the IT organizations, this workshop looks at the affected IT controls within the organization and helps IT executives to create an effective and sustainable compliance strategy to deriveincreased efficiency, control and value from their IT operations and infrastructure.

Audience: • Senior and Executive Management, IT

Leadership, IS Auditors and all professionals who are directly or indirectly involved and responsible for planning, implementing and managing IT controls and reporting systems within their organizations.

Title: Implications of compliance on ITDelivery: Classroom Duration: 2 days Language: ENPrerequisite: None

ITpreneurs specialized workshop


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Demonstration of the course

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More information

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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.

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Mastering COBIT with effective learning · PDF fileISACA worked together with ITpreneurs to develop authentic COBIT learning solutions. The COBIT Awareness course,