This session: 28 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2027
This COBIT Foundation session in Rome (Italy) runs from Monday 28 December to Friday 1 January 2027 (week 53, Q4 2026). It is the only date in Rome (Italy) in 2026, at a fee of £5,200, the same for each of them. Registration is open for this date. It is held in person.
| Dates | Monday 28 Dec 2026 – Friday 1 Jan 2027 |
|---|---|
| Week | 53 of 2026 |
| Duration | One week |
| Fee | £5,200 |
| Status | Open for registration |
| Format | In person |
Introduction
The COBIT Foundation certification provides a structured framework for understanding governance and management of enterprise information technology. It introduces participants to a comprehensive model that aligns business objectives with technology objectives, strengthens internal controls, enhances risk management, and supports regulatory compliance.
In modern organizations, technology plays a strategic role in operational performance and long-term sustainability. Effective governance ensures that technology investments generate measurable value while minimizing operational and strategic risks. The COBIT Foundation program equips leaders, managers, auditors, and IT professionals with the conceptual clarity needed to oversee technology environments responsibly and efficiently.
This course is particularly relevant for executives, department heads, IT managers, governance professionals, risk specialists, and compliance officers who are involved in strategic decision-making or technology oversight. The practical benefit of COBIT Foundation lies in its ability to improve accountability, optimize resource usage, enhance transparency, and create structured evaluation mechanisms for enterprise technology performance.
Course Objectives
The COBIT Foundation program is designed to enable participants to:
- Understand the principles of enterprise IT governance.
- Distinguish between governance and management responsibilities.
- Align business goals with IT-related goals.
- Apply structured IT risk management practices.
- Strengthen internal control systems.
- Improve regulatory compliance readiness.
- Measure and monitor IT process performance.
- Identify governance gaps within organizations.
- Support strategic decision-making in technology investments.
- Prepare systematically for the COBIT Foundation certification exam.
Course Outlines
Day One: Governance Principles and Framework Overview
- Definition and purpose of enterprise IT governance.
- Key components of the governance system.
- Stakeholders and their responsibilities.
- Transparency and accountability principles.
- Relationship between governance and enterprise strategy.
- Practical exercise on identifying governance roles.
Day Two: Strategy Alignment and Value Management
- Mapping business objectives to IT objectives.
- Defining expected outcomes from IT investments.
- Designing performance indicators.
- Evaluating value realization.
- Identifying operational and strategic risks.
- Case-based discussion on strategic alignment.
Day Three: Risk Management and Internal Controls
- Identifying potential IT-related risks.
- Assessing impact and likelihood.
- Designing effective control mechanisms.
- Strengthening compliance and policy adherence.
- Monitoring performance and corrective actions.
- Applied risk analysis workshop.
Day Four: Performance Measurement and Process Improvement
- Assessing IT process capability levels.
- Analyzing key performance indicators.
- Optimizing resource utilization.
- Addressing operational inefficiencies.
- Developing continuous improvement plans.
- Practical process evaluation exercise.
Day Five: Comprehensive Review and Exam Preparation
- Review of core governance concepts.
- Practice questions aligned with certification format.
- Integrated case discussions.
- Knowledge assessment.
- Simulated certification examination.
- Implementation roadmap for organizational adoption.
Why Attend This Course? Wins & Losses!
- Enhances enterprise IT governance maturity.
- Improves technology risk management practices.
- Strengthens internal control environments.
- Aligns IT strategy with business objectives.
- Improves resource optimization and accountability.
- Enhances transparency in decision-making.
- Builds professional credibility through certification.
- Supports sustainable performance improvement.
Conclusion
The COBIT Foundation certification establishes a structured approach to governing enterprise technology environments. It provides participants with a clear understanding of governance principles, risk evaluation methods, control design, and performance measurement frameworks.
By applying these structured practices, organizations can ensure that technology investments are aligned with strategic objectives while maintaining appropriate levels of risk control and compliance. The program equips professionals with practical tools to evaluate governance gaps, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency.
Investing in COBIT Foundation knowledge supports stronger oversight, better strategic alignment, and sustainable enterprise value creation through disciplined technology governance.
Good to know
How long is the course, and what are the daily hours?
This date lasts one week: 28 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2027. A one-week course is 20 hours over 5 days: 4 hours each training day (9am – 1pm). Timing and duration can be customised to your needs.
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Which language is the course taught in?
Courses are offered in English and Arabic. The course language is officially English; on request, it can be delivered in Arabic while keeping the English terms.
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Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. At the end of the course you receive the course certificate issued by BlackBird Training, with an online QR code to verify it.
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COBIT Foundation, Rome (Italy), 28 Dec 2026 - 1 Jan 2027