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COBIT® E-learning FAQs |
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 1. The COBIT® Foundation Course™ |
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 1.1: What is the COBIT Foundation Course? |
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 The COBIT Foundation Course is an 8-hour, Web-based course that is modularized and allows for self-paced learning. The course explains the need for a control framework, the role COBIT fulfills to meet this need, and provides details on elements of the COBIT Framework, Audit Guidelines and Management Guidelines. You may register for the course at campus.isaca.org A COBIT Foundation Exam™ will also be available in August 2005. (See “About the COBIT Foundation Exam” below for details.) |
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1.2: Who is the target audience for the COBIT Foundation Course and COBIT Foundation Exam? |
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The COBIT Foundation Course and COBIT Foundation Exam are equally applicable to IT auditors, IT managers, IT quality professionals, IT leadership, IT developers, process practitioners and managers in IT service providing firms. Anyone interested in learning more about COBIT will find value in the COBIT Foundation Course and COBIT Foundation Exam. |
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1.3: What is the registration fee for the COBIT Foundation Course? |
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A: Individuals can register to take the COBIT Foundation Course at http:// COBITcampus.isaca.org for US$499. |
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1.4: Is there a discount for ISACA members? |
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Yes, ISACA members receive a significant discount. Please visit http:// COBITcampus.isaca.org to find out more. |
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1.5: How do I register for the course? |
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Please follow the steps below to register for the COBIT Foundation Course. If you do not have an ISACA username and password, you will first need to attain these. Even if you do not want to become a subscription member, you will need to register with ISACA before you can register for the course. Registration with ISACA is free.
Step 1: Visit http://COBITcampus.isaca.org and click on ‘Login’.
Step 2: Provide your ISACA username and password. You should now be logged in.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Catalog’ to browse and select a course.
Step 4: Click on ‘View Details’ to learn more about a particular course.
Step 5: Click on ‘Add to Cart’ to register for a course and proceed to ‘Checkout’.
Step 6: Provide your credit card details and complete the registration.
Step 7: You are ready to begin your course! |
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1.6: Is this course available from other training providers? |
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The COBIT Foundation Course is fully owned by ISACA and available at http://COBITcampus.isaca.org. The course is also available through a number of training providers globally |
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1.7: Does ISACA manage the complete operation of the COBIT Foundation Course? |
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No, the operation of the COBIT Foundation Course is managed by ITpreneurs, a global provider of IT management and governance learning solutions. For more information, please visit www.itpreneurs.com or write to info@itpreneurs.com. |
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1.8: What are the advantages of taking the COBIT Foundation Course and passing the COBIT Foundation Exam? |
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Completing the COBIT Foundation Course and passing the exam provides you with recognition and confidence that you understand the principles, elements and recommended application of COBIT. |
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1.9: Are Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits provided for taking the COBIT Foundation Course and passing the COBIT Foundation Exam? |
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Yes, after successful completion of the COBIT Foundation Course and after also passing the COBIT Foundation Exam, you will be awarded 8 CPE credits by ISACA/ITGI. |
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2. The COBIT® Foundation Examination |
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2.1: What is the COBIT Foundation Exam and how will it be delivered? |
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The COBIT Foundation Exam is an online, multiple-choice exam. It will be made available in conjunction with the COBIT Foundation Course on August 1, 2005. The exam must be supervised by a proctor who commits to supervising the exam and maintaining controlled conditions. Details about registering a proctor will be provided when you register for the exam. |
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2.2: What is the passing grade for the exam? |
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The exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions. To pass the exam, an individual must correctly answer 28 or more questions, or attain a score of 70% or higher. |
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2.3: Does successful completion of the exam result in a certificate? |
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Yes, a formal certificate acknowledging that you passed the exam will be issued by ISACA/ITGI after successful completion of the exam. |
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2.4: Where do I take the COBIT Foundation Exam? |
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You can register for the COBIT Foundation Exam at http://COBITcampus.isaca.org. Once you are registered to take the exam, you will receive the required information on how to register a proctor and how the examination session works. |
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2.5: I am already familiar with COBIT and feel that I have foundation-level knowledge. Do I need to take the COBIT Foundation Course in order to take the COBIT Foundation Exam? |
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No, you do not need to take the COBIT Foundation Course in order to be eligible to take the exam. A syllabus detailing the exam objectives will be provided to you to help you prepare for the exam. |
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2.6: How does successfully passing the COBIT Foundation Exam help me in my career? |
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The COBIT Foundation certificate will provide you with recognition that you have mastered COBIT at the foundation level. With this certificate, you will be eligible to participate in higher-level COBIT course offerings as they become available. |
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3. Other COBIT® Courses |
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3.1: Will additional COBIT courses be available besides the COBIT Foundation Course? |
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Yes, ISACA and ITpreneurs are discussing several other COBIT courses in order to provide you with even more information about COBIT. Information about upcoming courses will be posted at campus.isaca.org as it becomes available. |
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3.2: Will there be e-training available on how COBIT can be used for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance? |
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Yes, ISACA is currently developing a COBIT for Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance module, to be included with the COBIT Foundation Course. The expected release date is September 2005. This module details the implementation path towards compliance and uses real-life examples and case studies to highlight current best practices. |
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4. Technical Requiremants |
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4.1: What are the technical requirements for the COBIT e-learning courses? |
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The following configuration is required for any of the COBIT Campus e-learning courses: a Pentium IV computer, Internet Explorer 5.x, cookies enabled, Macromedia Flash Player 7.0, speakers or a headset and 1024X768 pixel resolution). |
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4.2: I am facing some technical difficulties. Where can I obtain help or technical support? |
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If you are logged into the learning system, please click on the ‘Support’ button on the top of the page to submit a support ticket. You can also write directly to: isacasupport@itsmcampus.com. |
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4.3: How does the online examination work, do I have to go somewhere or arrange for anything? |
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ISACA/ITGI provides maximum flexibility in the examination procedure with the condition that a proctor is physically present during the examination session. The proctor should be someone who has no business advantage from the candidates’ exam-result. The proctor can be someone within the candidates’ organization, but it should not be the candidates’ personal manager or direct colleague. Someone within the candidates’ local education group or HR organization would be ideal. The proctor will have to be registered prior to performing this role. |
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