ISO/IEC 38500: IT CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MANAGER
The ISO/IEC 38500: IT Corporate Governance Manager course is an advanced professional program designed to develop the competence required to establish, manage, and continually improve corporate governance of information technology (IT) in line with ISO/IEC 38500. ISO/IEC 38500 is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). The standard provides guiding principles to ensure that IT supports organizational objectives, delivers value, manages risk, and complies with legal and regulatory obligations. This course focuses on operationalizing IT governance at a managerial level, translating board-level governance principles into policies, structures, decision-rights, performance oversight, and assurance mechanisms. It prepares participants to act as a bridge between governing bodies, executive management, and IT leadership. Course Objectives By the end of this course, participants will be able to: Establish and manage an IT governance framework aligned with ISO/IEC 38500 Translate governance principles into actionable policies and processes Support boards and executives in IT-related decision-making Ensure IT investments deliver value and align with strategy Govern IT-related risk, compliance, and performance Integrate IT governance with enterprise governance and GRC frameworks Drive continual improvement of IT governance practices
Course Curriculum
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- Responsibilities and authority
- Governance vs management of IT
- Relationship with boards, executives, and IT leadership
- Accountability and ethical considerations
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- Direct, Evaluate, and Monitor (DEM) model
- Governance structures and decision rights
- Delegation, oversight, and escalation
- Alignment with organizational strategy
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- Responsibility
- Strategy
- Acquisition
- Performance
- Conformance
- Human Behaviour
- Translating principles into governance practices
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- Developing IT governance policies
- Defining roles, responsibilities, and authorities
- Establishing committees and reporting lines
- Integrating governance across the enterprise
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- Aligning IT initiatives with business objectives
- Governance of IT investment and portfolios
- Benefits realization and value measurement
- Oversight of digital transformation initiatives
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- Governing IT-related risks
- Compliance with laws, regulations, and standards
- Oversight of information security, resilience, and continuity
- Integration with enterprise risk management
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- Defining IT governance KPIs and indicators
- Monitoring IT performance and outcomes
- Reporting to governing bodies and executives
- Using performance information for decisions
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- Role of internal and external audits
- Assurance over IT governance and controls
- Managing findings and recommendations
- Maintaining transparency and accountability
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- Engaging boards and senior management
- Communicating governance decisions and expectations
- Managing stakeholder interests and conflicts
- Supporting a culture of responsible IT use
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- Alignment with ISMS, IT service management, and GRC frameworks
- Relationship with COBIT and enterprise governance models
- Avoiding overlap between governance and management
- Supporting integrated assurance
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- Assessing IT governance maturity
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Implementing governance enhancements
- Sustaining effective governance over time
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- IT governance case studies
- Decision-making and oversight simulations
- Performance and risk reporting exercises
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- Review of ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager syllabus
- Scenario-based questions and exam techniques
- Certification exam guidance
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- Instructor-led classroom or virtual training
- Governance workshops and scenario-based learning
- Case studies and facilitated discussions
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- IT governance and GRC managers
- CIOs, IT directors, and senior IT leaders
- Risk, compliance, and assurance professionals
- Internal auditors and governance specialists
- Consultants supporting IT governance initiatives
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- ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation certificate or equivalent knowledge
- Experience in IT management, governance, risk, or assurance is recommended
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- Scenario-based governance and decision-making exercises
- Knowledge checks and discussions
- ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager certification examination
This course includes
- 17+ Activity Modules
- 40 hours + lessons
- Lifetime access
- Certificate of completion
- Available on desktop and mobile
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