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COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors
Applying Governance of Enterprise IT to Assurance, Risk, and Control Effectiveness
Why Choose COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors Training Course?
COBIT® 2019 for Internal Auditors Training Course is designed to equip internal auditors with the knowledge and practical skills required to audit today’s complex, technology-driven organizations. As enterprise IT becomes central to strategy, operations, and risk management, auditors must go beyond traditional financial controls and develop assurance capabilities across IT governance, cybersecurity, data protection, and digital transformation initiatives. This training course addresses that need by positioning COBIT 2019 as a robust audit and assurance framework.
This COBIT 2019 training course focuses on real-world audit application rather than theory alone. Participants learn how to apply COBIT governance and management objectives as audit criteria, plan and execute IT audits, and assess control design, implementation, and effectiveness. The course demonstrates how auditors can evaluate governance maturity, align audits with enterprise objectives, and provide meaningful assurance to senior management and audit committees.
By bridging the gap between IT governance concepts and audit execution, this training course enables auditors to conduct risk-based IT audits that add measurable value. Through practical audit scenarios, structured assessment techniques, and examples aligned with COBIT 2019, participants gain the confidence to audit digital operations, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity frameworks while supporting continuous assurance and organizational improvement.
What are the Goals?
This training course aims to strengthen internal audit capabilities by applying COBIT 2019 as a structured and practical audit framework. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how COBIT supports governance, risk management, and assurance across enterprise IT and digital initiatives.
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the role of COBIT 2019 within internal audit and assurance activities
- Apply COBIT governance and management objectives as effective audit criteria
- Plan and perform risk-based IT audits aligned with enterprise priorities
- Assess IT governance structures, processes, and control environments
- Evaluate control design, implementation, and operating effectiveness
- Identify governance, risk, and control gaps within IT processes
- Align IT audit activities with organizational objectives and risk appetite
- Communicate audit findings clearly to senior management and audit committees
The Course Content
- The expanding role of internal audit in digital organizations
- IT governance risks and audit expectations
- Overview of COBIT® 2019 framework
- Governance vs. management: audit perspective
- COBIT as an assurance and audit reference model
- Aligning internal audit with enterprise governance objectives
- Overview of COBIT domains and objectives
- Governance domain (EDM): audit focus areas
- Management domains (APO, BAI, DSS, MEA)
- Mapping audit scope to COBIT objectives
- Selecting relevant objectives based on risk
- Understanding IT risk and risk appetite
- Using COBIT goals cascade for audit planning
- Identifying key IT risks and control objectives
- Defining audit scope and priorities
- Developing COBIT-aligned audit programs
- Integrating COBIT with enterprise risk management (ERM)
- COBIT performance management concepts
- Assessing control design and operating effectiveness
- Capability levels and maturity considerations
- Evidence collection and testing techniques
- Identifying gaps, weaknesses, and improvement areas
- Common IT governance audit findings
- Communicating audit results to management
- Reporting governance and control weaknesses
- Linking audit findings to business impact
- Integrating COBIT with ISO 27001 and information security audits, ITIL and service management reviews, and NIST and cybersecurity assessments
- Continuous auditing and assurance models
- Course review, audit toolkit, and next steps
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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