ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager

ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager training enables you to acquire the expertise to support and lead an organization to successfully evaluate, direct and monitor an IT Governance model based on ISO/IEC 38500. During this training course, you will also gain comprehensive knowledge of the best practices and core principles of IT Governance and be able to effectively apply them in an organization in order to ensure good governance of IT.

After mastering all the necessary concepts and core principles of IT Governance, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager” credential. By holding a PECB Certificate, you will demonstrate that you have the professional capabilities and competencies to effectively govern the use of IT within an organization.

Learning objectives:

  • Understand the ISO/IEC 38500 framework and principles, what benefits they bear and how they can be utilized
  • Understand the relationship between the governance and IT management
  • Understand the ISO/IEC 38500 Evaluate-Direct-Monitor Model and how it can be used
  • Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for directing the implementation, management and maintenance of an ongoing IT Corporate Governance
  • Acquire the necessary expertise to manage IT risks, and asses the effectiveness of the IT governance

Audience:

  • Managers or consultants responsible for ensuring good IT Governance within an organization and effective management of its risks
  • Expert advisors seeking to gain comprehensive knowledge of the key concepts and principles of IT Governance
  • Technical experts seeking to formalize, amend, and/or extend an organization’s IT-related objectives
  • Members of groups monitoring the resources within an organization
  • IT Governance and/or Information Security team members

Prerequisites:

A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 38500 and comprehensive knowledge of IT Governance.
 

Day 1 – Introduction to IT Governance and ISO/IEC 38500

The course begins with an overview of the course objectives and structure, ensuring participants understand the learning path and certification expectations.

Participants are introduced to normative frameworks for IT governance and explore how ISO/IEC 38500 fits within broader governance and regulatory landscapes.

The fundamentals of IT governance are examined, including the distinction between governance and management. The relationship between IT Governance and IT Management is clarified to ensure participants understand accountability structures.

The day also addresses identification and engagement of stakeholders, along with clarifying sponsorship and responsibilities to ensure effective oversight and leadership involvement.

Day 2 – IT Governance Principles, Responsibilities, Accountabilities and Risk Management

Day two focuses on the principles of IT Governance defined in ISO/IEC 38500 and how these principles guide decision-making and oversight.

Participants explore responsibilities and accountabilities within governance structures to ensure clarity between governing bodies and executive management.

Risk management for IT is examined as a critical governance component, highlighting how governing bodies evaluate, oversee and respond to IT-related risks.

Day 3 – Evaluate and Direct IT Governance

This day concentrates on the evaluation and direction functions of IT governance. Participants learn how governing bodies assess current IT performance, compliance and alignment with strategic objectives.

The course then explores how to direct IT Governance by establishing strategic priorities, setting expectations and ensuring resources are aligned with business objectives.

Further emphasis is placed on practical approaches to directing governance activities in complex organisational environments.

Day 4 – Monitor, Review and Continual Improvement of IT Governance

Day four addresses the monitoring function of IT governance. Participants explore mechanisms for monitoring IT performance, compliance and risk exposure.

Internal audit processes are examined to ensure independent evaluation of governance effectiveness.

Evaluation criteria for IT Governance principles are discussed to help measure governance maturity.

The role of governing bodies and management review is explored to ensure accountability and strategic oversight.

The day concludes with continual improvement practices and guidance on applying for certification, followed by formal closing of the training.

Day 5 – Certification Exam

The final day is dedicated to preparation for and completion of the certification examination in accordance with certification body procedures.

After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 38500 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

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Exam

The exam is will take place at the end of the course on onsite classroom courses

For Virtual courses we will send out a voucher that gives you access to an online exam. This can be booked and taken home monitored by a proctor via camera. More information about the exam rules will be send fromPECB.

Test details:

  • The exam duration is three (3) hours. Non-native speakers receive an additional half an hour.
  • The exam contains essay type questions. 

As the exam is an Essay Type, candidates are authorized to use:

  • A copy of the ISO 38500 Standard
  • Course notes from the Participant Handout;
  • Any personal notes made by the student during the course; and
  • A hard copy dictionary

Examination rules and policies

RECEIVE YOUR EXAM RESULTS

Results will be communicated by email in a period of 6 to 8 weeks, after taking the exam. The results will not include the exact grade of the candidate, only a mention of pass or fail.

Candidates who successfully complete the examination will be able to apply for a certified scheme which is explained in the course description.

In the case of a failure, the results will be accompanied with the list of domains in which the candidate had failed to provide guidance for exams’ retake preparation.

Candidates, who disagree with the exam results, may file a complaint by writing to examination@pecb.com or through PECB ticketing system.

EXAM RETAKE POLICY

There is no limit on the number of times a candidate may retake an exam. However, there are some limitations in terms of allowed time-frame in between exam retakes, such as:

  • Students, who have completed the full training but failed the written exam, are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12 month period from the initial date of the exam.
  • If a candidate does not pass the exam on the second attempt, he/she must wait 3 months (from the initial date of the exam) for the next attempt (2nd retake). Retake fee applies.
  • If a candidate does not pass the exam on the third attempt, he/she must wait 6 months (from the initial date of the exam) for the next attempt (3rd retake). Retake fee applies.

After the fourth attempt, a waiting period of 12 months from the last session date is required, in order for candidate to sit again for the same exam. Regular fee applies.

For the candidates that fail the exam in the 2nd retake, PECB recommends to attend an official training in order to be better prepared for the exam.

To arrange exam retakes (date, time, place, costs), the candidate needs to contact Glasspaper.

Practical information

Duration: 5 days
Price: 27 900 NOK
Language: English
Format: Open course and corporate training

FAQ

Hva lærer jeg på dette kurset?
Du lærer prinsippene og strukturen i ISO/IEC 38500, og hvordan IT-governance kan brukes til å støtte strategiske beslutninger, risikostyring og verdiskaping.

Hva kreves for å delta?
Det er ingen formelle krav, men det er en fordel med forståelse av organisasjonsstyring og hvordan IT understøtter forretningsmål.

Hvordan gjennomføres eksamen?
Avhenger av kursleverandørens sertifiseringsopplegg — det kan være fysisk eller online med voucher og online eksamensvakt.

Hva skjer hvis jeg ikke består første eksamen?
Retake-muligheter avhenger av sertifiseringsorganets regler.

Får jeg ISO-standaren?
Nei, men du får tilgang til en lånestandar som du kan bruke under kurset og eksamen.

Hvilken sertifisering får jeg?
Etter godkjent eksamen oppnår du PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Provisional IT Corporate Governance manager sertifiseringen. For å få full sertifisering kan det også stilles krav til dokumentert arbeidserfaring. Sjekk tabellen under sertifisering for mer informasjon.

Er dette kurset relevant for ledere?
Ja, kurset er spesielt relevant for ledere, styremedlemmer, IT-ledelse og rådgivere som jobber med digital styring og strategi.

Kan jeg ta dette kurset som e-læring eller selvstudium?
Nei, det er ikke mulig å ta dette kurset som e-læring, men mulig med selvstudie. Send en mail til prosjekt@glassper.no for mer informasjon og bestilling.

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