COBIT 19: Directing mission critical ICT objectives
6 to 8 August 2025 Johannesburg, South Africa
Face to face training: R4 700 per person, 10% discount for groups of 3+, 20 % discount for groups of 5+, 30% discount for groups of 7+
Blended training – attending a face to face session online: R2 700 per person, 10% discount for groups of 3+, 20 % discount for groups of 5+
Online training: own time and pace: R1 100 per person
In a world where digital transformation defines competitiveness and resilience, executive leaders must ensure that IT strategy is fully aligned with enterprise goals. COBIT 2019 is the globally recognized framework for the governance and management of enterprise information and technology. It enables organizations to maximize value from digital investments while managing risk, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accountability.
This three-day course provides IT executives and senior leaders with deep insight into the strategic, operational, and assurance dimensions of COBIT 2019. It moves beyond theory to equip leaders with the tools to design, evaluate, and enhance governance systems that deliver measurable business outcomes.
Participants will learn how to apply COBIT 2019 in various digital contexts, including cybersecurity, cloud migration, IT risk management, and innovation oversight. The course integrates COBIT with broader frameworks like King IV, ISO standards, NIST, ITIL, and COSO to ensure relevance to both corporate governance and digital performance imperatives.
Chief Information Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Chief Digital Officers, IT Governance Managers, Enterprise Architects, Chief Risk Officers, Board Members with IT Oversight Responsibilities, Senior Executives Driving Digital Strategy
- Interpret the strategic intent and evolution of COBIT 2019
- Design and implement tailored IT governance systems using COBIT’s design factors and components
- Embed IT governance into broader enterprise governance and performance systems
- Enhance organizational accountability for digital value, risk, compliance, and stakeholder alignment
- Apply COBIT principles to real-world transformation initiatives such as AI, cybersecurity, and cloud
- Measure performance and maturity of IT governance processes using COBIT’s performance model
- COBIT 2019 Governance Framework
- King IV Report on Corporate Governance
- ISO IEC 38500 for IT Governance
- ISO 27001 for Information Security
- NIST Cybersecurity Framework
- ITIL 4 for IT Service Management
- TOGAF for Enterprise Architecture
- COSO ERM 2017 for Enterprise Risk Management
Day One focuses on the foundational principles of COBIT 2019. Participants explore its relevance to enterprise governance, the difference between governance and management components, and the alignment of IT goals with business objectives. Design factors such as risk appetite, regulatory environment, threat landscape, and enterprise strategy are introduced to personalize COBIT for diverse digital contexts.
Day Two centers on governance system design and implementation. Participants explore the six design principles and their application in building a fit-for-purpose governance system. The governance and management objectives are unpacked in depth, along with the enablers needed to support digital performance. Case studies demonstrate how organizations have used COBIT to improve cybersecurity, automate compliance, and achieve cloud transformation.
Day Three is dedicated to performance measurement, assurance, and executive-level integration. The COBIT performance management model and maturity levels are explored to assess gaps and optimize value delivery. Participants also examine how internal audit, board reporting, and IT steering committees can use COBIT to drive informed oversight. The day concludes with a strategy lab where attendees build a governance roadmap tailored to their organization.