ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation: IT governance fundamentals
Your IT decisions affect resources, risks and the value expected by business teams. Explore ISO/IEC 38500 to connect information technology governance principles with situations in your organisation. Develop a shared language with specialists and reference points for contributing to a structured approach.
- Duration
- 2 days 14 hours
- Code
- ISO38500F Code
- Certification
- ISO/IEC 38500: governance of information technology Certification
Accredited training for the ISO/IEC 38500: governance of information technology certification.
Presentation
ISO/IEC 38500 defines principles and governance good practices to guide business leaders and IT managers in information technology (IT). It applies to any organisation wishing to evaluate, direct and manage IT use at every stage. The standard also addresses management techniques and decision-making for existing and future information technologies.
In this introductory course, you will discover how IT governance should be applied in a company. You will explore the basic concepts and methods applicable to this area under ISO/IEC 38500:2015. Supported by practical exercises based on real cases and quizzes, these lessons are ideal for anyone starting out in IT governance.
At the end of the programme, you will take the official ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation exam. Passing it enables you to earn the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation credential. This certificate demonstrates your understanding of the basic methods, operating principles and IT management aspects.
Objectives
By the end of the ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation course, you will achieve the following objectives:
- understand the basic principle of IT governance within a company;
- understand the fundamental rules of good IT governance under ISO/IEC 38500;
- understand the methods and tools required to manage information technology effectively;
- pass the ISO 38500 Foundation exam and obtain the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation credential.
Program
Day 1: IT governance fundamentals
- Understanding the concept of governance.
- Presentation of IT governance practices in accordance with ISO/IEC 38500.
Day 2: IT governance principles aligned with ISO 38500
- Presentation and understanding of IT governance rules.
Final half-day:
- Take the ISO 38500 Foundation certification exam (duration: 1 hour).
Please note: the PECB ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation exam and course materials are available only in English.
Audience
This course is intended for:
- internal company managers involved in IT governance;
- individuals wishing to become familiar with basic IT governance processes;
- early-career professionals wishing to pursue a career in IT governance.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for the ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation course.
Teaching and assessment methods
- Initial skills assessment
- Training materials provided to participants
- Continuous assessment throughout the course
- End-of-course feedback questionnaire
- Combination of theory and practical application
- Attendance records
- Post-course follow-up evaluation
- Quiz / multiple-choice questions
- Practical exercises
Course highlights
Practical work based on real cases with 200 pages of documentation; 14 CPD credits; PECB certification exam included in the course price; a free retake within 12 months if you do not pass.
Dates and sessions
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