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Cognicert ISO 38500:2015 IT Governance Professional Course

Apply IT governance techniques to IT responsibilities, strategic decisions and performance oversight and use the results to inform workplace decisions.

  • Practical, standards-based professional learning
  • Assessment and verifiable Cognicert certification
  • Flexible online, self-study and organisational delivery
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Who this course is for
The target audience for ISO/IEC 38500:2015 IT Governance training includes:
  1. IT Managers and Leaders: IT directors, CIOs, and other IT leaders responsible for strategic decision-making related to IT governance.
  2. Business Executives: Senior executives, board members, and business owners interested in aligning IT with business objectives and managing IT risks.
  3. IT Governance Professionals: Professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining IT governance frameworks and practices.
  4. IT Auditors and Compliance Officers: Professionals involved in auditing and ensuring compliance with IT governance standards.
  5. Consultants and Advisors: IT consultants and advisors who assist organizations in improving their IT governance practices.

Entry, exam and access at a glance

Prerequisites

Course-specific entry requirements are not published here. Contact a course adviser to confirm suitability before paying.

Exam and resits

100 questions in one hour. Pass mark: 70%. Your payment includes two exam attempts. A third or later attempt costs £100 per resit.

Platform-wide pass rate: 87% across all examined trainees, based on Cognicert’s exam-platform results. This is not a course-specific pass rate or a guarantee of an individual result.

Self-study access

Lifetime access for the enrolled learner. Access is personal and cannot be shared.

Overview

Apply IT governance techniques to IT responsibilities, strategic decisions and performance oversight and use the results to inform workplace decisions.

Work through IT responsibilities, strategic decisions and performance oversight and connect them to the responsibilities of your professional role. The detailed programme explains the methods and activities covered.

Audience
The target audience for ISO/IEC 38500:2015 IT Governance training includes:
  1. IT Managers and Leaders: IT directors, CIOs, and other IT leaders responsible for strategic decision-making related to IT governance.
  2. Business Executives: Senior executives, board members, and business owners interested in aligning IT with business objectives and managing IT risks.
  3. IT Governance Professionals: Professionals responsible for implementing and maintaining IT governance frameworks and practices.
  4. IT Auditors and Compliance Officers: Professionals involved in auditing and ensuring compliance with IT governance standards.
  5. Consultants and Advisors: IT consultants and advisors who assist organizations in improving their IT governance practices.
Standards
The primary reference standard for ISO/IEC 38500:2015 IT Governance training is ISO/IEC 38500:2015 itself, titled "Governance of IT for the Organization." This international standard provides principles and guidelines for effective IT governance. Training Objectives:
  1. Comprehensive Understanding: Ensure participants have a deep understanding of ISO/IEC 38500:2015 and its principles, including the governance of IT, the role of the board and executive management, and IT-related risks and opportunities.
  2. Alignment with Business Objectives: Educate participants on how to align IT strategies, investments, and activities with the organization's business objectives to create value.
  3. Risk Management: Train participants in identifying, assessing, and managing IT-related risks and opportunities to ensure business continuity and sustainability.
  4. Accountability and Responsibility: Clarify roles and responsibilities of the board, executive management, and IT leaders in IT governance.
  5. Compliance and Performance: Provide knowledge and tools for ensuring compliance with IT governance standards and measuring IT governance performance.
  6. Best Practices: Share best practices and case studies to illustrate effective IT governance implementation.
Training Content: The training content should cover a range of topics to meet the specified objectives. Here's a breakdown of the content: Module 1: Introduction to IT Governance
  • Overview of IT governance principles and importance
  • The role of IT in modern organizations
  • Introduction to ISO/IEC 38500:2015
Module 2: Principles and Framework
  • ISO/IEC 38500:2015 framework and principles
  • The governance of IT and its relationship with corporate governance
  • Accountability and responsibility in IT governance
Module 3: Alignment with Business Objectives
  • Aligning IT with business objectives and strategies
  • Value creation through IT investments
  • Strategic planning and IT governance
Module 4: Risk Management and Compliance
  • Identifying and assessing IT-related risks and opportunities
  • Risk management practices in IT governance
  • Ensuring compliance with IT governance standards and regulations
Module 5: Roles and Responsibilities
  • The role of the board and executive management in IT governance
  • Responsibilities of IT leadership in governance
  • Clear lines of communication and decision-making
Module 6: Performance Measurement
  • Measuring and evaluating IT governance performance
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs) for IT governance
  • Continuous improvement in IT governance practices
Module 7: Case Studies and Best Practices
  • Real-world examples of effective IT governance implementation
  • Best practices from organizations with successful IT governance
Module 8: Implementation and Action Plan
  • Developing an action plan for implementing IT governance in participants' organizations
  • Steps to initiate and sustain IT governance practices
Module 9: Q&A and Course Evaluation
  • Opportunity for participants to ask questions and seek clarification
  • Course evaluation and feedback collection
Delivery
  • Case Study
  • Individual Exercises
  • Role Play
  • Group Exercises
  • Group Presentation
  • Examination
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Training, exam and application dates

Prices are per learner before any applicable UK VAT. A live-online intake costs more after its standard deadline because the published late fee is added. Self-study is priced separately and has no late-intake fee.

TRAINING DATESEXAMDEADLINE & STATUSLIVE ONLINESELF-STUDY
9–13 November 202613 November 2026Published intake — confirm availability
Published late date passed. Contact Cognicert to confirm places before booking.
Places are confirmed at booking, not guaranteed by this calendar.		£1,550 £1,500 course fee + £50 late fee
Confirm this intake		£600
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RECOGNITION & MEMBERSHIPS

Know who stands behind your learning.

  • ISCB, United States: Cognicert’s ISO/IEC 17050 Declaration of Conformity to ISO/IEC 17021-1 and ISO/IEC 17024 requirements is recognised by International Services for Certification Bodies.
  • UK Registered Learning Provider: UKPRN 10091575. Registration is a provider listing.
  • Association of Healthcare Trainers, UK: member.
  • The CPD Group: approved CPD provider. Individual course CPD status is confirmed where applicable.
  • Listed on ISO Central as an ISO registrar →
VERIFIABLE ACHIEVEMENT

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Successful candidates receive a uniquely numbered Cognicert certificate that another person can check through our public certificate-verification service. This confirms the authenticity of a Cognicert-issued award; acceptance by an employer, regulator or external professional scheme depends on their requirements.

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