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Governance, Compliance & Management

ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager

Build the expertise to manage an IT governance framework and help your organisation direct, evaluate and monitor the use of information technology at board level.

Duration
5 days of content
Exam
3 hours, online
CPD credits
31
Level
Manager / Specialist
Delivery
eLearning, live online or in-house

Official PECB course, enrolled through GGG, an authorised PECB partner

Course overview

The ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager course gives you the knowledge and practical methods to manage an IT governance framework. You learn how to set the context, apply the right frameworks, make and document decisions, and report clearly to leadership, so that the discipline is run with rigour rather than good intentions.

Who should attend

  • Professionals who own or run this discipline
  • Managers who report on it to executives or the board
  • Advisers and consultants in the field
  • People moving into the role from a related function

Why take this certification

Technology decisions now carry strategic and fiduciary weight. ISO/IEC 38500 sets out how directors should govern them.

Learning objectives

  • Explain the principles and frameworks behind the IT governance framework
  • Establish context, roles and governance for the discipline
  • Apply practical methods to assess, decide and act
  • Monitor, report and improve, and communicate with leadership

Course structure

1Day 1: Fundamentals of the IT governance framework and the frameworks behind it
Covered in the PECB course materials, with exercises and quizzes to test your understanding.
2Day 2: Context, governance, roles and planning
Covered in the PECB course materials, with exercises and quizzes to test your understanding.
3Day 3: Assessment, controls and practical implementation
Covered in the PECB course materials, with exercises and quizzes to test your understanding.
4Day 4: Monitoring, response, reporting and continual improvement
Covered in the PECB course materials, with exercises and quizzes to test your understanding.
5Day 5: Certification exam
The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager exam is a 3-hour exam that tests your understanding of the course competencies. You sit it online through PECB, on the last day of the course or at a time you schedule afterwards.

Examination

The PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager exam is a 3-hour exam that tests your understanding of the course competencies. You sit it online through PECB, on the last day of the course or at a time you schedule afterwards.

Exam retake

If you do not pass the first time, you can retake the exam once for free within 12 months of your first attempt.

Certification pathway

Passing the exam earns the PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager credential, with higher grades available as your professional experience grows.

Certification pathways

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite. Some working experience in the field is helpful.

Delivery method

  • Self-paced eLearning on myPECB, studied at your own pace
  • Live online classes with a PECB-certified trainer, on request
  • In-house delivery for teams, on request
How PECB eLearning works

What’s included

  • PECB course materials (about 5 days of content)
  • The certification exam and the first-year certification fee
  • A certificate of completion worth 31 CPD credits
  • A free exam retake if you need one
  • Enrolment support from GGG from start to certificate

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to complete the eLearning?
Access to the course runs for 12 months from activation, so you can study around work and schedule the exam when you are ready.
Is the exam included in the fee?
Yes. The exam, one free retake and the first-year certification fee are included.
Can my employer pay?
Yes. Choose to be invoiced when you send your enrolment and GGG issues the invoice to your organisation.
Can I enrol a team?
Yes. Corporate enrolments are handled by GGG, with in-house or live online delivery for groups.
Is the course available in French?
Many PECB courses and exams are offered in French and other languages. Tell us your preferred language when you enrol and we confirm availability.

Course details follow PECB’s standard format for this certification. GGG confirms the current schedule, language options and fee when you enrol.

ISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance ManagerPrice on request

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