COBIT® 2019 Foundation (ISACA)
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COBIT 2019 Foundation validates foundational knowledge of COBIT as a framework for governance and management of enterprise information and technology.
Last updated: 2026-02-15
What it covers
- COBIT principles and governance system components
- Goals cascade and governance objectives
- Governance vs management concepts
- Performance management basics
- Introduction to design factors (overview)
Quick snapshot
Price$175
Time Commitment20–40 hours
Recertification IntervalVaries
PrerequisitesNone
Difficulty3
Job Demand2
Self Employment3
Remote Roles6
Typical Salary (US): $85,000–$160,000
Steps to get certified
- Review COBIT 2019 concepts and terminology
- Study the official learning objectives
- Take practice questions
- Register through ISACA and schedule the exam
- Pass the exam to earn the certificate
Free study resources
- ISACA COBIT Foundation page and resources
- YouTube: COBIT 2019 Foundation summaries
- Practice quizzes and flashcards
- Governance/audit blogs with COBIT explainers
Communities & discussion
- ISACA chapters and communities
- LinkedIn: IT governance and audit groups
- Reddit: GRC and audit discussions
- Local audit/IS communities
Example jobs with this cert
- IT Auditor (Associate)
- GRC Analyst
- IT Governance Analyst
- Risk & Compliance Analyst
- Internal Audit Analyst