Governance, Risk & Compliance
ISO/IEC 38500 — IT Governance
Levels available
Course types, duration & fees
| Course type | Who should attend | What your company benefits | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Those who wish to learn the basis of implementing the management system and its processes | Provide the organization with best-practice based orientation and mindset culture by understanding the main important elements of ISO standards | 2 days | HKD 4,400 |
| Lead Manager | Managers in the relevant field who wish to master the guidelines specified by best practices | Lead your organization to follow the guidelines specified by ISO standards that can help you increase the skills of your staff and improve efficiency | 3 days | HKD 9,600 |
About the standard
ISO/IEC 38500 provides principles, definitions, and a model to help governing bodies understand and oversee the use of Information Technology (IT) within their organization. It applies regardless of how heavily an organization relies on IT, covering the management practices and decisions tied to current and future IT use. The standard's purpose is to promote effective, efficient, and acceptable IT use by informing and guiding governing bodies and giving them a shared IT governance vocabulary.
Levels available
- Foundation — Introduces the principles and model of ISO/IEC 38500, giving learners a working understanding of IT governance fundamentals.
- IT Corporate Governance Manager — Builds practical skills to apply ISO/IEC 38500's principles to manage IT governance within an organization.
- Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager — For those responsible for leading IT governance efforts, developing advanced skills to establish, implement, and continually improve a governance framework aligned with the standard.
Who should attend
This track suits IT directors, governance and risk professionals, board members, and managers responsible for aligning technology strategy with business strategy. It's also relevant to consultants advising organizations on IT investment oversight and governance frameworks.
Learning objectives
- Understand the principles and model set out in ISO/IEC 38500 for evaluating, directing, and monitoring IT use
- Learn how to align IT strategy with business strategy and advise on IT governance best practices
- Gain the competence to manage IT-related risks and encourage responsible exploitation of IT opportunities
- Understand how to support an organization in establishing and continually improving an IT governance framework
- Learn to improve IT investment management and project governance outcomes
Why attend
Poorly governed IT investment can quickly undermine organizational performance and competitiveness, making sound IT governance a board-level concern. Training in ISO/IEC 38500 builds the expertise to manage IT investments properly, minimize IT risk, and improve project success rates — while a recognized credential opens doors to governance roles as demand for qualified IT governance professionals keeps growing.
PECB link
https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/iso-iec-38500