COBIT® 2019 Design & Implementation (ISACA)

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Overview

COBIT 2019 Design & Implementation validates knowledge of applying COBIT using the Design Guide and Implementation Guide to assess governance needs and plan improvements.

Last updated: 2026-02-15

What it covers

  • COBIT design factors and tailoring governance systems
  • Implementation lifecycle and planning
  • Assessing current state vs target state
  • Selecting governance objectives and components
  • Measurement and continual improvement approaches

Quick snapshot

Price$175
Time Commitment40–80 hours
Recertification IntervalVaries
PrerequisitesCOBIT 2019 Foundation recommended
Difficulty4
Job Demand2
Self Employment3
Remote Roles6
Typical Salary (US): $95,000–$175,000

Steps to get certified

  1. Earn COBIT 2019 Foundation first (recommended)
  2. Study the COBIT Design Guide and Implementation Guide concepts
  3. Practice application and scenario-based questions
  4. Register and schedule the Design & Implementation exam via ISACA
  5. Pass to earn the certificate

Free study resources

  • ISACA COBIT credentialing resources
  • COBIT implementation overview materials
  • Practice questions (community-created)
  • Governance case studies and articles

Communities & discussion

  • ISACA communities and local chapters
  • LinkedIn: IT governance and GRC groups
  • Audit/GRC professional forums
  • Reddit: GRC discussions

Example jobs with this cert

  • GRC Analyst
  • IT Governance Consultant
  • Risk & Compliance Specialist
  • IT Audit Analyst
  • Process/Controls Analyst
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