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Enterprise Governance of IT with COBIT

Introduces the COBIT approach for aligning technology investment and risk with business objectives and board oversight. Covers governance and management objectives, performance measurement and the split between board direction and executive delivery. Uses African examples where poor IT governance led to failed systems and wasted budgets.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the difference between governance and management of enterprise IT.
  • Navigate the COBIT governance and management objectives.
  • Align technology decisions with business goals and risk appetite.
  • Assign accountability for IT governance across board and management.
  • Measure IT performance and governance maturity.
  • Develop a roadmap to strengthen enterprise governance of IT.

Course outline

  1. 01Governance versus Management of IT
  2. 02Overview of the COBIT Framework
  3. 03Aligning IT with Business Objectives
  4. 04Governance and Management Objectives
  5. 05Accountability and Decision Rights
  6. 06Performance Measurement and Maturity
  7. 07Building an IT Governance Roadmap

Who should attend

IT governance and risk managers, chief information officers, internal auditors and executives overseeing technology.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026Johannesburg3R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026Mauritius3US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026Dubai3US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026Lagos3US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026Harare3US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026Kampala3US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam3US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026Pretoria3R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026Cape Town3R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026Online3US$900
9 to 11 Nov 2026Mozambique3US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026Cairo3US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026Accra3US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026Lusaka3US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026Kigali3US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026Nairobi3US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026Durban3R13,000

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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