Introduction

In today’s rapidly changing business environment, organizations face increasing challenges in governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance. The COBIT framework provides a globally recognized structure that enables organizations to align governance practices with strategic objectives, strengthen internal controls, and manage risks effectively.

This 5-day training program equips participants with practical knowledge and tools to apply the COBIT framework in governance, compliance, and risk management. Through real-world case studies and interactive workshops, participants will learn how to leverage COBIT principles to ensure organizational efficiency, accountability, and resilience.

Course Objectives

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

• Understand the fundamentals of the COBIT framework and its role in governance and compliance.

• Align organizational objectives with COBIT principles for effective governance.

• Apply COBIT processes to strengthen compliance and risk management practices.

• Design governance and compliance programs based on COBIT controls.

• Evaluate governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) structures within organizations.

• Develop strategies for organizational resilience and accountability using COBIT.

Target Audience

This program is designed for professionals involved in governance, compliance, and risk management, including:

• Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Officers.

• Corporate Executives and Decision-Makers overseeing governance and compliance.

• Risk Managers & Compliance Specialists.

• Legal Advisors & Regulatory Officers.

• Internal Auditors and Consultants working with governance frameworks.

Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to COBIT Framework & Governance Principles

• Understanding governance, risk, and compliance in modern organizations.

• Importance of COBIT in aligning governance with business strategy.

• Key components and principles of the COBIT framework.

• Case Study: Applying COBIT in organizational governance.

Day 2: COBIT and Organizational Objectives

• Aligning COBIT processes with strategic and operational goals.

• Regulatory compliance requirements across different sectors.

• Risk-based governance using COBIT.

• Workshop: Mapping organizational objectives to COBIT principles.

Day 3: Compliance & Risk Management with COBIT

• Building compliance programs using COBIT controls.

• Tools and techniques for governance and compliance evaluation.

• Assessing operational, financial, and regulatory risks.

• Group Activity: Developing a compliance checklist using COBIT.

Day 4: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Integration

• Applying COBIT to strengthen governance and risk management structures.

• Evaluating cybersecurity, data protection, and risk management practices.

• The role of governance in achieving organizational accountability.

• Workshop: Designing GRC frameworks with COBIT.

Day 5: Building a Governance & Compliance Strategy with COBIT

• Best practices for governance and compliance using COBIT.

• Third-party and vendor governance risk management.

• Ethical considerations in governance and compliance.

• Final Case Study: Developing a COBIT-based governance and compliance strategy.