The Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) course, offered by ISACA, is designed to equip learners with the expertise needed to effectively govern enterprise IT. The course focuses on aligning IT with business goals, optimizing IT resources, and ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. The CGEIT certification helps professionals contribute to their organization's success through effective IT governance practices.
Course Structure
The CGEIT course covers five key domains:
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Domain 1: Governance of Enterprise IT (40%)
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Governance Framework: Essential components of governance frameworks including organizational structures, strategy development, and alignment with enterprise objectives.
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Stakeholder Analysis: Techniques for analyzing and engaging stakeholders.
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Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
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Information Asset Management: Effective management of information assets.
By mastering these domains, participants will gain a deep understanding of how to ensure IT governance supports strategic goals, risk management, resource optimization, and benefits realization.
Course Prerequisites
To undertake the CGEIT course successfully, participants should ideally have:
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Basic Knowledge of IT Governance Frameworks: Familiarity with frameworks like COBIT or ITIL.
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Understanding of IT Management Issues: Awareness of how IT management impacts organizational outcomes.
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General Management and IT Terminology: Familiarity with terminology used in IT and management.
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Roles and Responsibilities in IT Governance: Knowledge of roles within IT governance frameworks.
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Experience in Strategic Planning and Risk Management: Practical experience in strategic planning, risk management, and resource allocation.
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Legal, Regulatory, and Ethical Considerations: Comprehension of legal and ethical aspects related to IT governance.
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Work Experience: At least five years of relevant work experience in IT governance (recommended for certification, but not mandatory for training).
These prerequisites ensure participants are well-prepared to engage with and benefit from the course content.
Target Audience
The CGEIT course is designed for professionals involved in or aiming for leadership roles in IT governance:
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Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
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Chief Technology Officers (CTOs)
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IT Directors and Managers
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IT Governance Professionals
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IT Compliance Officers
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IT Risk Management Professionals
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IT Assurance Professionals
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IT Audit Managers and Auditors
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Information Security Managers
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Enterprise Architects
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Business Strategists and Consultants
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Senior IT Executives
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IT Financial Management Professionals
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IT Project and Program Managers
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Members of IT Governance Boards
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Members of IT Steering Committees
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Legal Professionals specializing in Technology Law Compliance
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Professionals aiming for leadership roles in IT governance
Learning Objectives
The CGEIT course aims to provide professionals with the skills to govern enterprise IT effectively. Key learning objectives include:
Course Outline:
Domain 1: Governance of Enterprise IT (40%)
1. Governance Framework
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Components of a Governance Framework
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Organizational Structures, Roles, and Responsibilities
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Strategy Development
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Legal and Regulatory Compliance
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Organizational Culture
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Business Ethics
2. Technology Governance
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Governance Strategy Alignment with Enterprise Objectives
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Strategic Planning Process
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Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
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Communication and Awareness Strategy
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Enterprise Architecture
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Policies and Standards
3. Information Governance
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Information Architecture
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Information Asset Lifecycle
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Information Ownership and Stewardship
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Information Classification and Handling
Domain 2: IT Resources (15%)
1. IT Resource Planning
2. IT Resource Optimization
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IT Resource Lifecycle and Asset Management
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Human Resource Competency Assessment and Development
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Management of Contracted Services and Relationships
Domain 3: Benefits Realization (26%)
1. IT Performance and Oversight
2. Management of IT-Enabled Investments
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Business Case Development and Evaluation
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IT Investment Management and Reporting
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Performance Metrics
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Benefit Evaluation Methods
Domain 4: Risk Optimization (19%)
1. Risk Strategy
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Risk Frameworks and Standards
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Enterprise Risk Management
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Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance
2. Risk Management
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IT-Enabled Capabilities, Processes, and Services
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Business Risk, Exposures, and Threats
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Risk Management Lifecycle
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Risk Assessment Method