Presentation on COBIT Education

Transcription

1 Presentation on COBIT Education Mastering COBIT with effective learning solutions Arjan Woertman ITpreneurs 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. Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs

2 Introduction Slide 2 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: After 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 / Arjan.Woertman@itpreneurs.com Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

3 COBIT presentation overview The need for structured education COBIT training path COBIT Foundation Exam Course descriptions Course demonstration

4 Achieving Effective IT Governance Slide 4 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 Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

5 Organizations require a structured approach to cope with the challenges they are facing Slide 5 Value/cost Aligning IT with business Security Keeping IT running Managing complexity Regulatory 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. Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

6 What is COBIT Slide 6 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 Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

7 The benefits of implementing COBIT Slide 7 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 Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

8 COBIT fits in with and complements other IT best practice frameworks Slide 8 Drivers PERFORMANCE: business goals CONFORMANCE Basel II, Sarbanes- Oxley Act, etc Enterprise Governance Balanced Scorecard COSO IT Governance COBIT Best practice standards ISO 9001:2000 ISO ISO Processes and Procedures QA Procedures Security Principles ITIL Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

9 Increased adoption of COBIT leads to a growing need for structured and formal education Slide 9 ISACA/ITGI ( 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. Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

10 Mastering COBIT with effective learning solutions Slide 10 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 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. 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 Svetozar Majstorovic Pan Pac Forest Products The 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 Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

11 Various stakeholders require different levels of training Slide 11 Advanced The implication of compliance on IT Implementing Governance Using COBIT IT leadership Implementation consultants / auditors / service managers Intermediary Essentials COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley COBIT Foundation Course + Exam COBIT Awareness Compliance team / business and application process owners Assurance / Security and IT professionals Key business users / Leadership Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

13 Available COBIT courses Slide 13 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 Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

14 The CobiT education roadmap Slide 14 Online Classroom COBIT Awareness 2 hours E-learning COBIT Foundation 8 hours E-learning COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance 4 hours E-learning COBIT Foundation Exam 1 hours online Implementing IT Governance using COBIT 2 days classroom The implication of Compliance for IT 2 days classroom Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

15 IT Governance Learning Track Slide 15 Audience: IT professionals / IT audit professionals / Risk professionals COBIT Foundation Course Essentials COBIT Foundation Exam Essentials Implementing IT Governance Using COBIT Advanced 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. Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

16 Compliance Learning Track Slide 16 Audience: IT compliance professionals COBIT Foundation Course Essentials COBIT Foundation Exam Essentials COBIT For Sarbanes Oxley Intermediary Compliance Learning Track Complying 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 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. Powered by Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs

17 What makes COBIT Education unique? Slide 17 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 Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

19 Demonstrating knowledge through the COBIT Foundation Exam Slide 19 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% Copyright 2006, ITpreneurs BV. All rights reserved.

21 COBIT Awareness Course Slide 21 Title: Delivery: Duration: Language: COBIT Awareness E-learning 2 hours EN Audience: IT Support Staff, Key Business Users, senior managers in IT service providing firms Modules: Responding to IT Challenges Introducing COBIT Description: This introductory course addresses the need for an IT control framework and explains how COBIT addresses this in relation to other frameworks 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 Powered by Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs

22 COBIT Foundation Course Slide 22 Powered by Title: Delivery: Duration: Language: COBIT Foundation elearning 8 hours 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 Description: Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs 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. 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

23 COBIT Foundation Exam Slide 23 Powered by Title: Delivery: Duration: Language: COBIT Foundation Exam online 1 hour EN Audience: Everyone interested in demonstrating mastery of COBIT at a Foundation level Modules: 40 questions 1 hour 70% passing threshold Description: Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs 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. 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

24 COBIT for Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Course Slide 24 Title: Delivery: Duration: Language: COBIT for SOX elearning 4 hours EN Description: To ensure effective Internal Controls over financial reporting, controls are needed in IT systems and environments. Powered by 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? 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. 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 Official ISACA course Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs

25 Implementing IT Governance using COBIT Workshop Slide 25 Powered by Title: Implementing IT Governance using COBIT Delivery: Classroom Duration: 2 days Language: EN Prerequisite: COBIT Foundation 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 Developed and offered by ISACA/ITGI 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. 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. Official ISACA course Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs

26 The implications of compliance on IT Slide 26 Title: Implications of compliance on IT Delivery: Classroom Duration: 2 days Language: EN Prerequisite: None 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. 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 derive increased efficiency, control and value from their IT operations and infrastructure. ITpreneurs specialized workshop Powered by Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs

30 About ITpreneurs Slide 30 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 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 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. Powered by Copyright 2006, ISACA / ITpreneurs