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IT Governance!! Complete COBIT Fundamentals: 4.1, 5 and 2019
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IT Governance!! Complete COBIT Fundamentals: 4.1, 5 and 2019

500+ QAs +Master the essential COBIT governance concepts processes framework evolution from COBIT 4.1 to 5 to COBIT 2019
Created byMana Dowlatshahi Yeganeh
Last updated 10/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • COBIT Governance
  • Fundamentals: 4.1, 5 and 2019
  • A complete introduction to COBIT governance frameworks, concepts, domains, and evolution from COBIT 4.1 to COBIT 2019.
  • 500+ QAs MCQs

Course content

19 sections • 237 lectures • 68h 7m total length

  • 001 Welcome - What You Will Be Able to Do3:45
  • 002 How the Course Works - Levels, Quizzes, PDFs3:26
  • 003 Your Student Guide and Resources3:14
  • 004 What Governance Means in Everyday Life3:21
  • 005 Corporate Governance - Owners, Board and Managers3:24
  • 006 Why IT Needs Governance - Three Real IT Failures3:36
  • 007 Information and Technology as Business Assets3:33
  • 008 EGIT - Enterprise Governance of I&T3:45
  • 009 The Three Aims - Benefits, Risk and Resources3:57
  • 010 IT Stakeholders - Who They Are, What They Want3:25
  • 011 The IT Governance Landscape at a Glance4:10
  • 012 ISO-IEC 38500 -2024 - Principles and Model4:03
  • 013 Information as an Asset - Value, Owner, Lifecycle3:49
  • 014 Data Governance - Owners, Stewards and Custodians3:51
  • 015 Information Quality - What Makes Data Good3:51
  • 016 Security, Privacy and Compliance in Governance4:07
  • 017 Data Classification, Retention and Disposal3:59
  • 018 Example - Information Governance in a Hospital4:02
  • 019 What an IT Governance System Is3:58

    Discover what an IT governance system is and its three core building blocks: structures, processes, and information, and how they work together within a governance framework like COBIT.

  • 020 Governance Bodies - Board, Steering, Architecture4:00
  • 021 Key Roles - CIO, CISO, CDO, Risk and Audit3:39
  • 022 RACI Explained - R, A, C and I3:44
  • 023 Building a RACI Matrix - Worked Example3:56
  • 024 Policies, Standards, Procedures and Guidelines3:51
  • 025 Governance vs Management - EDM vs PBRM3:56
  • 026 Example - Harbor Bank's Governance System3:48
  • 027 Business-IT Alignment - What It Is, Why It Fails3:43
  • 028 Building an IT Strategy, Step by Step3:40
  • 029 The Goals Cascade - Stakeholder Needs to IT Goals3:36
  • 030 Enterprise Architecture Basics4:04
  • 031 Innovation and New Technology Decisions4:03
  • 032 Example - BrightCart's IT Strategy on One Page3:35
  • 033 IT Portfolio Management - Doing the Right Things4:06
  • 034 Business Cases That Decision Makers Trust3:45
  • 035 Benefits Realization - Did We Get the Value3:56
  • 036 IT Budgets and Cost Transparency3:58
  • 037 Programs and Projects - How They Are Governed3:52
  • 038 Example - Harbor Bank Chooses from Three Projects3:45
  • 039 IT Risk Basics - From Threat to Impact3:52
  • 040 Risk Appetite and Tolerance3:52
  • 041 Risk Assessment in Practice4:05
  • 042 Risk Responses - Avoid, Reduce, Share, Accept3:47
  • 043 Risk Registers and Key Risk Indicators3:53
  • 044 ISO 31000 at a Glance4:09

    Learn ISO 31000 risk management guidelines, its principles, framework, and process to identify, analyze, evaluate, treat, monitor risks, and communicate for value creation across the organization.

  • 045 Example - City Hospital's Ransomware Risk4:08
  • 046 IT People, Skills and Roles4:01

    Plan IT skills, govern people and roles, and train to close the skills gap with build, buy, borrow options while reducing key person risk.

  • 047 Sourcing Models - In-house, Outsourcing and Cloud3:43
  • 048 Supplier and Contract Governance4:02
  • 049 Service Level Agreements That Work3:43
  • 050 Example - Governing a Move to the Cloud3:55
  • 051 Why Measure - What Boards Need to See3:46
  • 052 Metrics, KPIs and KRIs3:46
  • 053 The IT Balanced Scorecard3:51
  • 054 Capability and Maturity Levels3:56
  • 055 Dashboards and Reporting to the Board3:37
  • 056 Example - Harbor Bank's IT Scorecard3:53
  • 057 Internal Control Basics and COSO4:04
  • 058 The Three Lines Model3:55

    Understand the three lines model of governance, with first line risk ownership, second line monitoring, and third line independent assurance to the board, illustrated by Harbor Bank.

  • 059 IT General Controls3:52
  • 060 Managing Compliance - Laws, Contracts, Standards4:14
  • 061 IT Audit Basics3:58
  • 062 Assurance - Who Checks the Checkers3:56
  • 063 Example - Getting Ready for an IT Audit3:55
  • 064 What COBIT Is and Who ISACA Is4:03
  • 065 From 1996 to 2019 - How COBIT Grew4:10
  • 066 COBIT 4.1 - Four Domains, 34 Processes, Maturity4:02
  • 067 COBIT 5 - 5 Principles, 7 Enablers, 37 Processes4:09
  • 068 Comparing 4.1, 5 and 2019 - What Changed and Why4:16
  • 069 COBIT 2019 - 6 System and 3 Framework Principles3:48
  • 070 COBIT 2019 - The Seven Components3:47
  • 071 COBIT 2019 - Core Model, 5 Domains, 40 Objectives4:22

    Explore the COBIT 2019 core model with five domains and 40 governance and management objectives, including the new APO-14 data, BAI-11 managed projects, and MEA-4 managed assurance.

  • 072 COBIT 2019 - Enterprise and Alignment Goals4:10
  • 073 COBIT 2019 - Design Factors and Focus Areas4:21
  • 074 COBIT 2019 - Performance, Capability and Maturity4:15
  • 075 COBIT 7 (from 27 October 2026) - What Is Coming4:14
  • 076 ITIL Basics - Service, Value and the Value System4:08
  • 077 ITIL - Incident, Problem, Change, Service Desk3:46
  • 078 ITIL Version 5 (2026) - What Changed from ITIL 44:00
  • 079 How Service Management Supports Governance3:41
  • 080 Example - Harbor Bank's Change Process3:55
  • 081 Security Governance vs Security Management4:07
  • 082 ISO-IEC 27001 - Information Security Management4:10
  • 083 ISO-IEC 27001 Controls at a Glance4:10
  • 084 NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 - Govern4:20
  • 085 NIST CSF 2.0 - The Other Five Functions4:02
  • 086 Example - City Hospital's Security Governance4:08
  • 087 COSO Enterprise Risk Management4:06
  • 088 TOGAF and Enterprise Architecture Frameworks4:01
  • 089 Project Frameworks - PMBOK and PRINCE24:01
  • 090 CMMI and Maturity Models3:54

    Explore what CMMI is, who owns it, and how its maturity levels compare with COBIT 2019, emphasizing using maturity models to guide improvement, not chase badges.

  • 091 ISO-IEC 20000-1 - Certifiable Service Management4:08
  • 092 ISO 22301 - Business Continuity Management4:19
  • 093 CIS Controls and SOC 2 - Baselines and Assurance4:15
  • 094 The Big Comparison - Choosing the Right Framework4:15
  • 095 Using Several Frameworks Together Without Chaos3:44
  • 096 Running a Data Governance Program4:02
  • 097 Privacy Governance - the GDPR as an Example4:05
  • 098 AI Governance Basics - Why AI Needs Rules4:05
  • 099 The NIST AI Risk Management Framework4:07
  • 100 ISO-IEC 42001 - the AI management system4:00
  • 101 The EU AI Act at a glance4:13
  • 102 Starting an IT Governance Program4:00
  • 103 Where Are We Now Assessing the Current State4:00
  • 104 Where Do We Want to Be Setting the Target3:34

    Explore phase 3 targets: turn design factors into priorities and target capability levels, and identify gaps between today and target across three layers, with Harbor Bank as an example.

  • 105 Building the Roadmap3:51
  • 106 Change, Culture and Resistance4:10
  • 107 Quick Wins, Pain Points and Trigger Events3:50

    Identify pain points and trigger events to start a governance program, prioritize fixes, and select quick wins that build trust and momentum.

  • 108 Keeping It Going - Continual Improvement4:04
  • 109 Example - Harbor Bank's 12-Month Program4:00
  • 110 Cloud Governance3:58
  • 111 Agile and DevOps Governance4:12
  • 112 Third-Party and Supply Chain Risk3:52
  • 113 Cyber Risk Reporting to the Board3:49
  • 114 Operational Resilience (DORA as an Example)4:10
  • 115 Capstone - One Company, from Goals to Roadmap4:17
  • 116 Careers and Certifications in IT Governance3:58
  • 117 Thank You and Next Steps3:22
  • PDF [IT Governance Complete Course from Zero to Hero - COBIT]0:02

Requirements

  • This course is designed as a fundamental introduction, so no prior experience with COBIT is required. However, learners will benefit from having a basic understanding of information technology concepts and general organizational processes. Familiarity with common IT terms such as systems, networks, applications, or information management can make the material easier to understand, but it is not mandatory. The course focuses on explaining the governance principles, frameworks, and structures used in COBIT 4.1, COBIT 5, and COBIT 2019 in a clear and structured manner. All that is required is a willingness to learn about IT governance, organizational management of technology, and how frameworks are used to align IT with business objectives. Learners should also be prepared to review conceptual materials, governance models, and structured frameworks used in enterprise environments.

Description


In today’s digital organizations, effective governance of information technology is critical to ensure that IT supports business goals, manages risks, and delivers measurable value. This course, COBIT Governance Fundamentals: 4.1, 5 and 2019, provides a comprehensive introduction to the governance and management of enterprise IT using the widely recognized framework COBIT. The course explores the evolution of COBIT across three important versions: COBIT 4.1, COBIT 5, and COBIT 2019.

The course begins with the fundamental concepts of IT governance and explains how organizations use COBIT to align IT strategy with business objectives. You will explore the domains, processes, and control objectives introduced in COBIT 4.1, understand the governance principles and enablers introduced in COBIT 5, and learn about the modern governance system components and design factors defined in COBIT 2019. By studying the evolution of the framework, learners will gain a clear understanding of how IT governance practices have matured over time.

Understanding COBIT is important for organizations that want to ensure accountability, transparency, and value delivery from their IT investments. The framework helps enterprises establish strong governance structures, manage risks, improve compliance, and optimize IT processes. By applying COBIT principles, organizations can better control their IT environment, improve decision-making, and strengthen alignment between business and technology.

This course provides several advantages to learners. It builds a solid foundation in IT governance concepts, explains the structure and purpose of COBIT frameworks, and prepares learners to understand how COBIT integrates with other standards and frameworks. The course is designed to be accessible to beginners while still providing valuable insights for professionals working in IT management, governance, audit, risk management, and compliance.

Anyone interested in IT governance, enterprise IT management, or digital transformation can benefit from this course. Students, IT professionals, auditors, managers, and business leaders will gain valuable knowledge about how organizations structure and govern their IT resources using COBIT.

As organizations continue to rely heavily on digital technologies, the role of governance frameworks like COBIT will remain increasingly important. With rapid developments in cybersecurity, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance, understanding modern governance frameworks such as COBIT 2019 helps professionals prepare for the future of enterprise IT governance.



Who this course is for:

  • IT Professionals and System Administrators IT professionals who want to understand how governance frameworks guide IT processes and decision-making can benefit from this course. Learning COBIT helps them understand how technical activities align with business strategy and governance structures. • IT Managers and Technology Leaders Managers responsible for IT teams or technology strategy will gain insights into governance models, performance management, and strategic alignment. COBIT provides a structured approach to ensuring IT delivers value while managing risk. • IT Auditors, Risk and Compliance Professionals Professionals working in IT audit, governance, risk management, and compliance will find COBIT especially useful because it provides control objectives, governance structures, and performance measurement practices. • Students and Individuals Interested in IT Governance Students studying information systems, cybersecurity, or IT management can use this course to build a strong conceptual foundation in enterprise IT governance frameworks used globally.

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