Compliance Glossary

COBIT Foundation is an entry-level/step professional certification that validates a candidate’s knowledge and skills of COBIT 5 Principles.

The COBIT 5 Foundation certification is suited for individuals who are looking to gain an understanding of the core principles and practices of IT governance & enterprise IT management as outlined within the COBIT 5 framework. The initial certification path in COBIT is the COBIT Foundation certificate.

The target audiences for this certification include IT governance, assurance, security and risk professionals, such as IT managers, consultants, auditors and business leaders. 

The COBIT foundation certification involves a comprehensive training program followed by an examination. The exam covers key COBIT concepts from principles to enablers and process reference models. Completing the exam allows professionals to: 

1. Understand the governance and management of enterprise IT. 
2. Understand the benefits of using COBIT 5.
3. Comprehend the process capability assessment model of COBIT 5. 
4. Grasp the relationship between stakeholders’ needs and governance 
5. Identify the seven enablers of COBIT 5 

Obtaining this certification offers several benefits:

1. It enhances your credibility in the field of IT.
2. It gives you a solid foundation for advancing to higher-level COBIT certifications. 
3. Opens pathways to roles such as IT Governance Manager, Compliance Officer, or Information Systems Auditor 

The COBIT foundation certificate is valid for life and does not require you to be recertified.