COBIT 5 is the internationally accepted best practice framework for IT governance and control. With a focus on managing processes, COBIT 5 has helped organizations bridge the gaps between control requirements, regulatory compliance, and business risks to significantly increase the value of their investment in IT. Building on existing knowledge, this COBIT 5 Assessor course provides a basis for assessing an enterprise’s process capabilities against the COBIT 5 Process Assessment Model (PAM). Evidence-based to enable a reliable, consistent and repeatable way to assess IT process capabilities, this model helps IT leaders gain Clevel and board member buy-in for change and improvement initiatives.
Objectives
- Attendees can expect to gain knowledge in the following areas upon successful completion of the education and examination components related to this certificate;
How to perform a process capability assessment using the Assessor Guide: using COBIT 5 - How to apply the Process Assessment Model (The PAM) in performing a process capability assessment, specifically:
- To use the Process Reference Model, in particular, to be able to use the 37 processes outlined in the PRM
- To apply and analyze the measurement model in assessing process capability levels
- To apply and analyze the capability dimension using generic criteria outlined in the PAM
- How to identify and assess the roles and responsibilities in the process capability assessment process
- How to perform and assess the 7 steps outlined in the Assessor Guide,
specifically: - Initiate a process assessment
- Scope an assessment, using the tools provided and the PAM for the
selection of the appropriate processes - Plan and brief the teams
- Collect and validate the data
- Do a process attribute rating
- Report the findings of the assessment
- How to use the self-assessment guide
Who should attend?
The course is suitable for business managers, chief executives, IT/IS auditors, internal auditors, consultants and IT/IS managers.
Structure and Content
The course comprises lectures, group discussion, case study based assignments, a sample examination paper and other guidance to prepare attendees for the APMG COBIT 5 Assessor examination. The course activities are reinforced through the trainer’s experience and track record. The course content is based on COBIT 5, including the framework and other supporting documentation.
Pre-requisites
All delegates attending this course must have knowledge of the COBIT 5 framework and have attended and passed the COBIT 5 Foundation training course and exam.
Documentation
Attendees will be issued with an in-course workbook and hand-outs and the ISACA COBIT5 Assessor Guide along with other relevant material.
Examination
This COBIT 5 Assessor Course will prepare delegates for a 2.5-hour open book examination. Successful candidates will be awarded the ISACA COBIT 5 Assessor qualification.