Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT®)

Length 4 days

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Why study this course

The Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT®) certification is framework agnostic and the only IT governance certification for the individual. Whether you’re seeking a new career opportunity or striving to grow within your current organisation, CGEIT proves your expertise in enterprise IT governance, resources, benefits, and risk optimisation.

As the first and only designation to recognise skilled IT governance professionals, ISACA’s Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) certification can give you the comprehensive know-how to assess organisational needs and risk appetite, the mindset and confidence to gain buy-in from upper management for IT initiatives, and the ability to shift the perception of IT to a value centre.

The CGEIT Exam Preparation course is an intensive, four-day review program to prepare individuals who are planning to sit for the Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) exam. The course focuses on the key points covered in the CGEIT Review Manual and includes class lectures, group discussions, exam practice and answer debriefs. The course is intended for individuals with familiarity with and experience in IT and enterprise risk management.

This course includes a digital courseware manual and access to the CGEIT Questions, Answers and Explanations (QAE) database for 12 months.

As this is the latest version of CGEIT, this course is run over four days to ensure we can dedicate enough time to each of the four domains.

Please note: The exam is not included in the course fee but can be purchased separately. Please contact us for a quote.

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What you’ll learn

Reduce risk: CGEITs have the knowledge and experience necessary to support and advance the I&T governance of an enterprise and ensure its IT and business systems align with optimal effectiveness and efficiency.
Create a common language: CGEITs have the ability to translate the board’s vision throughout the organisation down to the operational levels.
Drive business successes: From optimising resources to developing strategies and prioritising initiatives, a CGEIT delivers tailored I&T governance systems to maximise the value IT delivers to the business.
Be prepared: Effective I&T governance can set the right processes and procedures in place for business continuity planning and disaster recovery.
Getting CGEIT holders in key roles can assure boards and upper management that the company can get through challenging times with minimal disruption.

ISACA at Lumify Work

ISACA provides practical guidance, benchmarks and other effective tools for all enterprises that use information systems. Through its comprehensive guidance and services, ISACA defines the roles of information systems governance, security, audit and assurance professionals worldwide.

Lumify Work is an Accredited Elite Partner of ISACA.

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Who is the course for?

Upper Management: Board Member, C-Suite, SVP, VP, Director
IT professionals supporting upper management: Consultants, Senior Managers, Managers, Senior Engineers

Course subjects

Domain 1: Governance Of Enterprise IT

A. Governance Framework

Components of a Governance Framework
Organisational Structures, Roles and Responsibilities
Strategy Development
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Organisational Culture
Business Ethics

B. Technology Governance

Governance Strategy Alignment with Enterprise Objectives
Strategic Planning Process
Stakeholder Analysis and Engagement
Communication and Awareness Strategy
Enterprise Architecture
Policies and Standards

C. Information Governance

Information Architecture
Information Asset Lifecycle
Information Ownership and Stewardship
Information Classification and Handling

Domain 2: IT Resources
This domain provides insight about where to effectively allocate your IT resources and how to ensure IT resources are streamlined for performance.

A. IT Resource Planning

Sourcing Strategies
Resource Capacity Planning
Acquisition of Resources

B. IT Resource Optimisation

IT Resource Lifecycle and Asset Management
Human Resource Competency Assessment and Development
Management of Contracted Services and Relationships

Domain 3: Benefits Realisation
This domain’s focus is on managing performance, monitoring and reporting, and analysing IT-enabled technology investment management.

A. IT Performance and Oversight

Performance Management
Change Management
Governance Monitoring
Governance Reporting
Quality Assurance
Process Development and Improvement

B. Management of IT-Enabled Investments

Business Case Development and Evaluation
IT Investment Management and Reporting
Performance Metrics
Benefit Evaluation Methods

Domain 4: Risk Optimisation
This domain is about mitigating potential IT risks and challenges and overseeing the risks of IT management capabilities.

A. Risk Strategy

Risk Frameworks and Standards
Enterprise Risk Management
Risk Appetite and Risk Tolerance

B. Risk Management

IT-Enabled Capabilities, Processes and Services
Business Risk, Exposures and Threats
Risk Management Lifecycle
Risk Assessment Methods

Prerequisites

Five or more years of experience in an advisory or oversight role supporting the governance of the IT related contribution to an enterprise is required if you are planning on sitting the exam to certify.

Industry Association Recognition

This course is eligible for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours/points to assist in maintaining your ISACA certification.

Contact hours: 21 hours
Continuing Professional Education: 21 CPEs

If you wish to claim CPEs, Lumify Work can verify your attendance. Please complete this ISACA form and email us at [email protected].

Terms & Conditions

The supply of this course by Lumify Work is governed by the booking terms and conditions. Please read the terms and conditions carefully before enrolling in this course, as enrolment in the course is conditional on acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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