COBIT 2019 Foundation

COBIT 2019 is ISACA's globally recognized IT governance and management framework. The Foundation certification validates core knowledge of the COBIT 2019 framework, including its governance system design principles, governance and management objectives, and how to apply COBIT in real enterprise environments. It is the starting point for organizations adopting COBIT to improve IT governance maturity and align IT with business goals.

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What is the COBIT 2019 Foundation Certification?

Who Should Take This Course?

IT Governance and Compliance professionals
IT Managers implementing governance frameworks
Risk and Audit professionals working with COBIT
Business Analysts aligning IT with enterprise strategy
IT Consultants advising on governance maturity
Project Managers overseeing governance initiatives
Professionals preparing for CGEIT or CISM certification

What You Will Learn in the COBIT Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Module 1: Introduction to COBIT 2019

Understand the history, purpose, and structure of the COBIT framework.

Evolution from COBIT 5 to COBIT 2019
Core concepts: governance vs. management
COBIT 2019 framework components overview
Key stakeholder needs and enterprise goals

Module 2: Governance System and Design Factors

Learn how to tailor a governance system to the specific enterprise context.

Seven design factors influencing governance systems
Enterprise strategy and risk profile assessment
IT implementation and adoption considerations
Governance system tailoring methodology

Module 3: Governance and Management Objectives

Explore the 40 core governance and management objectives in COBIT 2019.

Evaluate, Direct, and Monitor (EDM) domain
Align, Plan, and Organize (APO) domain
Build, Acquire, and Implement (BAI) domain
Deliver, Service, and Support (DSS) domain
Monitor, Evaluate, and Assess (MEA) domain

Module 4: Implementing COBIT 2019

Apply COBIT 2019 in a practical enterprise setting.

Implementation lifecycle and change enablement
Capability and maturity assessment models
Measurement and performance management
Continuous improvement and governance reporting

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

No formal prerequisites — open to all professionals
Basic IT governance or management awareness is recommended
Familiarity with enterprise IT operations is helpful

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the COBIT certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	COBIT 2019 Foundation
Exam Code	COBIT Foundation
Exam Type	Multiple Choice
Total Questions	75
Passing Score	65% (49 out of 75)
Exam Duration	120 minutes
Language	English
Exam Provider	PSI Exams (in-person or online)
Exam Focus	COBIT 2019 framework principles, governance objectives, and implementation
Exam Registration	ISACA portal (isaca.org/resources/cobit)
Retake Policy	No mandatory waiting period; re-registration required
Certification Validity	No expiry — foundational knowledge certification