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COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors

Applying Governance of Enterprise IT to Assurance, Risk, and Control Effectiveness

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COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors Training Course is designed to equip internal auditors with the knowledge and practical skills required to audit today’s complex, technology-driven organizations. As enterprise IT becomes central to strategy, operations, and risk management, auditors must go beyond traditional financial controls and develop assurance capabilities across IT governance, cybersecurity, data protection, and digital transformation initiatives. This training course addresses that need by positioning COBIT 2019 as a robust audit and assurance framework.

This COBIT 2019 training course focuses on real-world audit application rather than theory alone. Participants learn how to apply COBIT governance and management objectives as audit criteria, plan and execute IT audits, and assess control design, implementation, and effectiveness. The course demonstrates how auditors can evaluate governance maturity, align audits with enterprise objectives, and provide meaningful assurance to senior management and audit committees.

By bridging the gap between IT governance concepts and audit execution, this training course enables auditors to conduct risk-based IT audits that add measurable value. Through practical audit scenarios, structured assessment techniques, and examples aligned with COBIT 2019, participants gain the confidence to audit digital operations, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks while supporting continuous assurance and organizational improvement.

Why Choose COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors
Course Goals

What are the Goals?

This training course aims to strengthen internal audit capabilities by applying COBIT 2019 as a structured and practical audit framework. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how COBIT supports governance, risk management, and assurance across enterprise IT and digital initiatives.

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role of COBIT 2019 within internal audit and assurance activities
  • Apply COBIT governance and management objectives as effective audit criteria
  • Plan and perform risk-based IT audits aligned with enterprise priorities
  • Assess IT governance structures, processes, and control environments
  • Evaluate control design, implementation, and operating effectiveness
  • Identify governance, risk, and control gaps within IT processes
  • Align IT audit activities with organizational objectives and risk appetite
  • Communicate audit findings clearly to senior management and audit committees

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is designed for professionals responsible for providing assurance over IT governance, risk, and control environments. It is particularly valuable for those seeking to strengthen their audit approach using COBIT 2019.

This training course will greatly benefit:

  • Internal auditors and senior internal auditors
  • IT auditors and technology assurance professionals
  • Risk and compliance officers
  • Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professionals
  • Audit managers and heads of internal audit functions
  • External auditors involved in IT and technology assurance
  • Consultants supporting internal audit and GRC activities
Learning Approach

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course is delivered using proven adult learning methodologies to ensure a high level of understanding, engagement, and practical application. The learning approach is designed to help participants clearly connect COBIT® 2019 concepts with real internal audit responsibilities and enterprise IT environments.

The course combines structured instructor-led sessions with interactive discussions that encourage participants to explore real audit challenges, share professional experiences, and examine best practices. Practical examples and audit scenarios are used throughout the training course to demonstrate how COBIT governance and management objectives can be applied during audit planning, execution, and reporting.

Participants are guided through audit-focused assessments, governance evaluations, and control reviews to reinforce learning and build confidence. The training course concludes with a clear consolidation of key concepts and practical techniques, enabling participants to immediately apply COBIT® 2019 within their internal audit and assurance activities.

The Course Content

IT Governance and the Role of Internal Audit

  • The expanding role of internal audit in digital organizations
  • IT governance risks and audit expectations
  • Overview of COBIT® 2019 framework
  • Governance vs. management: audit perspective
  • COBIT as an assurance and audit reference model
  • Aligning internal audit with enterprise governance objectives

COBIT Governance & Management Objectives for Auditors

  • Overview of COBIT domains and objectives
  • Governance domain (EDM): audit focus areas
  • Management domains (APO, BAI, DSS, MEA)
  • Mapping audit scope to COBIT objectives
  • Selecting relevant objectives based on risk

Risk-Based IT Audit Planning Using COBIT

  • Understanding IT risk and risk appetite
  • Using COBIT goals cascade for audit planning
  • Identifying key IT risks and control objectives
  • Defining audit scope and priorities
  • Developing COBIT-aligned audit programs
  • Integrating COBIT with enterprise risk management (ERM)

Assessing Controls, Capability, and Performance

  • COBIT performance management concepts
  • Assessing control design and operating effectiveness
  • Capability levels and maturity considerations
  • Evidence collection and testing techniques
  • Identifying gaps, weaknesses, and improvement areas
  • Common IT governance audit findings

Reporting, Integration, and Continuous Assurance

  • Communicating audit results to management
  • Reporting governance and control weaknesses
  • Linking audit findings to business impact
  • Integrating COBIT with ISO 27001 and information security audits, ITIL and service management reviews, and NIST and cybersecurity assessments
  • Continuous auditing and assurance models
  • Course review, audit toolkit, and next steps
Recognition

Certificate

  • • Wallstreet Development Academy Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course.
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