Introduction to IT Governance
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Definition and Responsibilities
  • Major Focus
  • Four Pillars of IT Governance
  • Importance of IT Governance
  • Advantages and Disadvantages
  • IT Governance Values
Establishing a Foundation
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Establishing a Foundation and Objectives of IT Governance
  • Structural Issues
  • IT Governance Maturity
  • Achieving IT Governance
Elements and Domains of IT Governance
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Introduction to the Elements of IT Governance
  • Structures, Control Frameworks and Process
  • Introduction to the Domains of IT Governance
  • Strategic Alignment
  • Value Delivery
  • Risk Management
  • Resource Management
  • Performance Measurement
Understanding and Constructing Frameworks
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Understanding IT Governance Frameworks
  • Constructing IT Governance Frameworks - Governance Structures
  • Constructing IT Governance Frameworks - Governance Processes
  • Benefits of IT Governance Frameworks
Frameworks and Standards of IT Governance
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Existing Frameworks
  • COBIT
  • ITIL
  • VAL IT
  • National / International Standards - ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 385000
  • National / International Standards - CMM
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Introduction to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
  • Timeline and Passage
  • History and Context
  • Compliance Costs
  • Major Elements
  • Benefits and Impact
Basel II
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Introduction to Basel II
  • Purpose and Essential Requirements
  • Objectives and Chronology
  • Three Pillars Concept
  • Updates
  • Regulators and Implementation Progress
Effectiveness and Future of IT Governance
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Steps for a Better IT Governance
  • Building an Effective IT Governance
  • IT Governance in the Next Generation
Course Resources
  • IT Governance Glossary of Terms
IT Governance Certification
  • Final Exam
  • Evaluation Form
  • Conclusion - Final Lecture