Certification preparation
ISACA COBIT 2019 – IT Governance Certification
A 3-day course to understand COBIT 2019, relate governance objectives to business goals, and practise exam-style questions for Foundation.
THE BIG PICTURE
About this course
COBIT 2019 is ISACA’s business framework for the governance and management of enterprise information and technology. The Foundation certificate is awarded by ISACA and recognises understanding of the core model, principles and terminology. Across three days you will cover framework concepts, principles, governance system components, governance and management objectives, design factors and focus areas, performance management, and the implementation approach. You will work through guided case studies, design a tailored governance system, and practise with exam-style questions. The Foundation exam is a computer-based, multiple-choice assessment aligned to the published COBIT 2019 syllabus. It is delivered online with remote proctoring and is booked directly with ISACA. This course provides study support and practice; the exam is taken separately. ISACA owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.
What you’ll learn
- Explain COBIT 2019 concepts, scope and key terminology
- Describe the governance system principles and framework principles
- Identify and relate governance and management objectives to enterprise goals via the Goals Cascade
- Describe the components of a governance system and their interactions
- Apply design factors and focus areas to tailor a governance system for a given context
- Interpret performance management concepts, including capability and maturity perspectives
- Outline the COBIT implementation approach and plan practical next steps in an organisation
- Practise exam-style questions and build a personal study plan for the Foundation exam
A CLEAR PATH FORWARD
3-day course agenda
3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.
- Learning route
- 3 recommended days
- Practical work
- 3 guided activities
- Finish with
- Mock exam + certification exam
Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.
Day 1Foundations, principles and goals cascadeOverview, principles, components, and goals cascade
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:30 · Course briefing, objectives and learner check-in
- 09:30–10:45 · COBIT 2019 overview and key concepts
- 10:45–11:00 · Break
- 11:00–12:30 · Principles of the governance system and framework
- 12:30–13:30 · Lunch
- 13:30–15:00 · Components of the governance system (processes, organisational structures, information, culture, people, services and infrastructure)
- 15:00–16:30 · Goals cascade: stakeholder needs, enterprise goals and alignment with objectives
- 16:30–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and day 1 review
Put it into practice
Map stakeholder needs and enterprise goals to governance and management objectives using the Goals Cascade for a sample organisation. Teams present the linkages and rationale.
You’ll take away
Stakeholder–goals cascade map
Day 2Objectives, performance and design factorsGovernance/management objectives, performance management, design factors and focus areas
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Day 1 recap and quick knowledge check
- 09:20–10:45 · Governance and management objectives: structure, purpose and relationships
- 10:45–11:00 · Break
- 11:00–12:30 · Performance management: capability and maturity perspectives, metrics and targets
- 12:30–13:30 · Lunch
- 13:30–14:45 · Design factors and their influence on the governance system
- 14:45–16:00 · Focus areas and tailoring considerations across different enterprise contexts
- 16:00–17:30 · Exam-style practice questions and day 2 review
Put it into practice
Use COBIT design factors to tailor a governance system for a provided scenario, selecting relevant focus areas and capability targets. Capture decisions on a one-page design canvas.
You’ll take away
Governance system design canvas
Day 3Implementation, integration and exam preparationImplementation approach, integration with other frameworks, revision and exam practice
What we’ll cover
- 09:00–09:20 · Day 2 recap and plan for the day
- 09:20–10:45 · Implementation approach and phases: business case, programme setup, enablement and sustainment
- 10:45–11:00 · Break
- 11:00–12:30 · Integrating COBIT with ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001 and NIST CSF
- 12:30–13:30 · Lunch
- 13:30–15:00 · Case workshop: apply design factors to refine a governance system for the scenario
- 15:00–16:30 · Mock exam (Foundation-level) and debrief
- 16:30–17:30 · Exam booking guidance and personal study plan
Put it into practice
Develop a high-level implementation roadmap with phases, quick wins, owners and measures for the case organisation. Conclude with a timed mock exam and targeted revision plan.
You’ll take away
Implementation roadmap and exam study plan
Bring it all together
Certification exam: ISACA COBIT 2019 – IT Governance Certification, awarded by ISACA. Online remote proctored. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.

What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
- MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
- ISACA COBIT 2019 – IT Governance Certification: issued by ISACA when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.
Before you choose your learning route
Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.
ISACA owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of ISACA.
Fees
| Delivery format | Fee per learner | Exam fee |
|---|---|---|
| Live online | $2,800 USD | Included |
| Classroom | $4,500 USD | Included |
One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.
Prerequisites
- There are no formal prerequisites for the COBIT 2019 Foundation exam. Familiarity with IT governance, audit, risk or service management is recommended; bring photo ID and a laptop for digital materials and practice tests.
Who is this course for?
- Professionals working in IT service management.
- Managers and decision-makers responsible for delivery outcomes.
- Practitioners seeking a globally recognized certification.
FIND YOUR START
Confirmed batch starts
Choose a published start, then review your offer in the same enrollment flow. A start date is not the full timetable or a seat reservation.
Choose your country & monthStarts
- Training location
- Manama, Bahrain
- Local timezone
- Asia/Bahrain
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- Training location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Local timezone
- Africa/Cairo
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- Training location
- Kuwait City, Kuwait
- Local timezone
- Asia/Kuwait
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- Training location
- Muscat, Oman
- Local timezone
- Asia/Muscat
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- Training location
- Doha, Qatar
- Local timezone
- Asia/Qatar
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- Training location
- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Local timezone
- Asia/Riyadh
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the course?
3 days, 24 contact hours, normally 09:00 to 17:30 with breaks. The agenda follows the exam domains and the final day includes a mock exam.
What is the exam format?
ISACA COBIT 2019 – IT Governance Certification: online remote proctored. Confirm the current version with the awarding body when you book.
What does this course cost?
Outside India this 3-day course is listed at USD 2,800 per learner for live online delivery and USD 4,500 for classroom delivery. Both fees include one certification exam attempt. Pricing for India is confirmed separately by an advisor. Taxes and the final offer are confirmed in writing before you pay.
Is the exam included?
Yes. Outside India the fee includes one certification exam attempt. Retakes are booked and paid directly with the awarding body.
Are there prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites for the COBIT 2019 Foundation exam. Familiarity with IT governance, audit, risk or service management is recommended; bring photo ID and a laptop for digital materials and practice tests.
What certificate will I receive?
Two credentials. MindClick issues a certificate of completion for 24 contact hours to every attendee. ISACA issues the ISACA COBIT 2019 – IT Governance Certification certification when you pass the exam and meet its requirements.
Is MindClick an accredited training partner for this certification?
MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited/authorised partner of ISACA; the exam is administered and issued by ISACA.
Where is classroom training delivered?
Singapore and Dubai are the priority classroom markets for this catalog. Classroom delivery is also available in the other listed countries, and live online delivery is available everywhere. Venues are confirmed per booking; a listed city is a training market, not an owned campus.
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