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ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager

Develop the competence to govern the effective, efficient and acceptable use of IT with ISO/IEC 38500, applying its guiding principles and the evaluate-direct-monitor model within an organisation.

3 daysof training
Managerintermediate level
ENlanguages
OfficialPECB exam incl.

Who is this course for?

  • IT and business managers responsible for the use of IT
  • Governance, risk and compliance professionals
  • Consultants advising on IT governance
  • Professionals building an IT governance profile

What you'll gain

  • The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager credential
  • The ability to apply the ISO/IEC 38500 principles and model
  • Command of the evaluate, direct and monitor governance cycle
  • A recognised IT governance profile

Course programme

Day 1 · Introduction to IT governance and ISO/IEC 38500
  • IT governance concepts and drivers
  • The six principles of ISO/IEC 38500
  • Roles, responsibilities and governance framework
Day 2 · Principles for the effective, efficient and acceptable use of IT
  • Applying the guiding principles
  • Aligning IT decisions with business objectives
  • Governance of IT investments and risk
Day 3 · Outcomes, performance measurement and exam
  • Governance outcomes and performance measurement
  • Monitoring and continual improvement
  • Review and certification exam

Exam, credits & certification

2 h
Duration of the official PECB exam
21 CPD
Continuing Professional Development credits granted by the course
Included
Exam, marking and first issue of the certification, included in the price

Once you pass the exam, you can apply for the "PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager" credential. The exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake, usable within the following 12 months. Passing first time is no longer a source of pressure. CPD credits correspond to the course level according to PECB. The exam duration is indicative; ask me for the exact details when you enrol.

Your trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus, PECB trainer

Ricardo Coronel Lemus

Practising GRC / vCISO consultant · PECB Certified Trainer (CT6496)

More than 20 years in cybersecurity and compliance, today a vCISO and GRC consultant with real clients in France, Spain and Mexico. This is a standard I teach as a PECB Certified Trainer, and I don't approach it theoretically: I apply it day to day with real clients: that's what I bring to my coaching and exam preparation.

ISO 27001 Lead Auditor / Lead Implementer CISSPCISMCRISCCCISODORA Lead ManagerPCI DSS - PCIP
“Ricardo is skilled, thorough and self-reliant. He knows how to summarise or go deep into security issues depending on the audience: both governance questions and highly technical topics.”
Pierre-Luc M. · Cybersecurity Consulting Manager

Still in the evaluation phase?

Practical ISO 27005 guide (free). The risk management process step by step, with a 5x5 matrix and a filled risk register example.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any prerequisites?
There are no formal prerequisites. Knowing the fundamentals of ISO 27001 helps, but it is not required.
What language is the exam in?
The official PECB material and exam for this course are available in the languages shown on this page. Coaching is delivered in English to prepare you thoroughly. If you need a specific language, contact us and we will confirm it.
What is the difference between Self-Study and Self-Study + Coaching?
Self-Study gives you the official material, the exam and the certification to progress at your own pace. The coaching option adds one-to-one sessions with me, real-world case studies and guided exam preparation: I support you until you feel ready to get certified.
What if I don't pass the exam?
The PECB exam includes 2 attempts: the first plus a free retake usable within the following 12 months. So a failure doesn't leave you stranded. What's more, with the coaching option we prepare for the exam together with mock exams so that you arrive with confidence.
How does ISO/IEC 38500 relate to COBIT and IT management?
ISO/IEC 38500 sets the governance principles that guide the board and executives, while frameworks such as COBIT and standards like ISO/IEC 20000 address the management and delivery of IT. They complement each other.

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