By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
1.    Explain the context, benefits, and key reasons for using COBIT 2019.
2.    Recognize the key concepts and terminology of the COBIT 2019 framework.
3.    Describe the governance "system" and governance "framework" principles.
4.    Explain the 40 Governance and Management Objectives and their components.
5.    Understand how to use COBIT 2019 Design Factors to tailor the governance system.
6.    Apply the COBIT 2019 Goals Cascade to translate stakeholder needs into actionable strategy.
7.    Describe the COBIT 2019 Performance Management (CPM) model and capability levels.
8.    Apply the COBIT 2019 Implementation Guide methodology.
9.    Design a tailored governance system for a specific organizational context.
10.    Identify critical success factors and potential hurdles for implementation.

Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Day 1: Framework Introduction & Core Concepts
•    Module 1: Introduction to Enterprise Governance of IT (EGIT)
◦    The need for a governance framework.
◦    Evolution from COBIT 5 to COBIT 2019.
◦    COBIT 2019 product family and publications.
•    Module 2: COBIT 2019 Core Concepts & Principles
◦    Key terms: governance vs. management.
◦    The six governance system principles.
◦    The three governance framework principles.
Day 2: Governance System Components & Design Factors
•    Module 3: The COBIT 2019 Governance System
◦    Overview of the 40 Governance and Management Objectives (GMOs).
◦    Components of the governance system: Processes, Organizational Structures, Information, and more.
•    Module 4: Tailoring the Governance System Using Design Factors
◦    Detailed exploration of the 11 Design Factors (e.g., Enterprise Strategy, Risk Profile, Role of IT).
◦    How Design Factors influence the prioritization and configuration of GMOs.
◦    Introduction to Focus Areas.
Day 3: Goals Cascade & Performance Management
•    Module 5: Aligning Goals with the COBIT Goals Cascade
◦    Process of translating stakeholder needs into enterprise goals, alignment goals, and GMOs.
◦    Practical workshop on applying the Goals Cascade.
•    Module 6: Performance Management
◦    The COBIT Performance Management (CPM) model.
◦    Capability levels (0-5) for processes.
◦    Key performance indicators (KPIs) and outcome metrics.
Day 4: The Implementation Approach (Phases 1-4)
•    Module 7: Introduction to the Implementation Guide
◦    Recognizing pain points and trigger events.
◦    The seven-phase implementation lifecycle.
•    Module 8: Phase 1 – What are the Drivers?
◦    Identifying environmental factors and stakeholder needs.
•    Module 9: Phase 2 – Where are we Now?
◦    Assessing the current state of the governance system.
•    Module 10: Phase 3 – Where do we Want to be?
◦    Defining the target state using design factors and goals cascade.
•    Module 11: Phase 4 – What Needs to be Done?
◦    Creating a feasible improvement plan and business case.
Day 5: Implementation Completion & Exam Preparation
•    Module 12: Phase 5 – How do we Get There?
◦    Program and project management for implementation.
•    Module 13: Phase 6 – Did we Get There?

◦     Benefits realization and performance review.

·         Module 14: Phase 7 – How do we Keep the Momentum Going?

◦     Embedding governance and continuous improvement.

·         Module 15: Integrated Case Study & Exam Prep

◦     Application of all concepts to a practical scenario.

◦     Review of exam structures, question formats, and test-taking strategies for both certifications.

•    IT professionals involved in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC).
•    IT and business managers, process owners, and leaders.
•    IT auditors and consultants.
•    Professionals seeking the COBIT 2019 Foundation and Design & Implementation certifications.