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COBIT 2019 Foundation certification: the complete guide

The IT governance framework, what the COBIT 2019 Foundation certification validates, its exam, price and how to prepare in French-speaking West Africa.

What is COBIT 2019?

COBIT 2019 is ISACA's benchmark framework for the governance and management of enterprise information systems. It helps organisations align IT with business goals, manage risk and create value with technology. The Foundation certification attests understanding of the principles and the framework.

It is a sought-after certification in IT governance, audit and compliance, complementary to CISA.

Who is COBIT 2019 Foundation for?

COBIT 2019 Foundation is for anyone involved in the governance and management of information systems.

  • IT governance leads and consultants
  • Auditors and compliance professionals
  • IT managers and security leads
  • Professionals connecting IT to business strategy

Prerequisites

The Foundation level is open to all, with no prerequisite. General familiarity with information systems helps but is not required.

The COBIT 2019 Foundation exam

The exam has 75 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes, with a 65% passing score. Important: ISACA delivers the exam online with proctoring through the PSI network, not Pearson VUE.

The Foundation level has no specific maintenance requirement.

How much does COBIT 2019 Foundation cost?

The cost includes the preparation training and the exam fee paid to ISACA. The Atypix training price:

SenegalF CFA 1,050,200
BeninF CFA 840,160

Price of the training and support. The examination fee paid to PMI is invoiced separately.

How to prepare with Atypix

Atypix prepares candidates for COBIT 2019 Foundation with official material, bilingual French / English, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely. As the exam is online, there is no travel constraint.

  • Training with official COBIT 2019 material
  • Bilingual French / English, in person in Dakar and Cotonou or remotely
  • Online proctored exam via PSI
  • Complementary to CISA for IT governance

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need experience for COBIT 2019 Foundation?
No. The Foundation level is open to all, with no prerequisite. Familiarity with information systems helps but is not required.
How does the COBIT 2019 Foundation exam work?
75 multiple-choice questions, 120 minutes, 65% to pass. It is taken online with proctoring through the PSI network (ISACA).
Is the COBIT exam taken at the Dakar Pearson VUE centre?
No. Like other ISACA exams, COBIT 2019 runs through the PSI network, not Pearson VUE. Preparation takes place with Atypix in Dakar, Cotonou or remotely.
What is the difference between COBIT and CISA?
COBIT is an IT governance framework; the Foundation certification validates understanding of it. CISA certifies IS audit competence. Both, from ISACA, are complementary.
Is COBIT internationally recognised?
Yes. COBIT is the world benchmark for IS governance, recognised by organisations everywhere, including in Senegal, Benin and across French-speaking Africa.

Official source and up-to-date requirements: ISACA, COBIT Foundation

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