The PECB ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager course provides professionals with a thorough understanding of the principles and practices required for the effective governance of information technology based on ISO/IEC 38500.
The course develops the knowledge and practical skills required to support an organization in applying and managing the ISO/IEC 38500 Evaluate-Direct-Monitor model. It also helps participants understand how to align the use of information technology with organizational objectives, manage IT-related risks, allocate resources effectively, monitor performance, and support compliance with applicable requirements.
This course is suitable for managers, consultants, IT governance professionals, governance team members, expert advisers, and individuals responsible for ensuring the effective and responsible use of information technology within an organization.
Participants should have a fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 38500 and general knowledge of IT governance concepts and practices.
This is a fully self-paced PECB Self-Study package. You can study according to your own schedule using official PECB digital course materials, practical examples, case studies, exercises, and quizzes.
The official study materials are provided directly through the myPECB platform and are not hosted on the CertiBanks website.
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Before purchasing or requesting activation, please create a free PECB Member Account through the official myPECB portal.
Your PECB account is required for course enrollment, access to the official study materials, examination scheduling, examination results, and certification applications.
How the Process Works
- Create your PECB Member Account through the official myPECB platform.
- Purchase the package from CertiBanks.
- Provide us with your full name, PECB account email address, and preferred course language.
- CertiBanks will confirm the availability and version of the course with PECB.
- Once confirmed, CertiBanks will register you for the official PECB ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager Self-Study course.
- The official course materials will become available through your myPECB dashboard.
- Study the course materials and complete the exercises and quizzes at your own pace.
- Schedule and take your PECB examination through the PECB platform.
- After passing the examination, submit your certification application through your myPECB account.
What This Package Includes
- Official PECB ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager Self-Study enrollment
- More than 350 pages of official digital course materials
- Practical information, examples, exercises, case studies, and quizzes
- First PECB examination attempt
- One free examination retake in case of failure
- Certification application fee
- First year of the PECB Annual Maintenance Fee
- Course completion attestation with 21 CPD credits
- Eligibility to claim the applicable PECB digital badge after certification
- Registration, activation, and general guidance from the CertiBanks team
Examination and Certification Information
The package includes the first examination attempt and one free retake.
For this Self-Study package, the examination cycle, including the first attempt and free retake, must be completed within 12 months of the package purchase date.
The examination evaluates the candidate’s knowledge across the following areas:
- Principles for the effective governance of information technology
- Evaluating, directing, and monitoring the organization’s use of information technology
- Monitoring and reviewing activities related to IT governance
Passing the examination does not automatically grant the full IT Corporate Governance Manager credential.
After passing the examination, you must submit a certification application through your myPECB account. The credential awarded by PECB will depend on your professional and IT governance experience.
Depending on the experience requirements you meet, you may apply for one of the following credentials:
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Provisional IT Governance Manager
- PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Manager
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 Provisional IT Governance Manager
This credential does not require previous professional or IT governance project experience.
Candidates must pass the applicable examination, submit the certification application, and agree to follow the PECB Code of Ethics.
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Manager
To qualify for this credential, candidates must have:
- At least two years of professional experience
- At least one year of work experience in IT governance
- A total of at least 200 hours of IT governance activities
- Successfully passed the applicable examination
- Agreed to follow the PECB Code of Ethics
Relevant IT governance activities may include:
- Defining an IT governance management approach
- Selecting an appropriate IT governance model
- Planning the allocation of IT resources
- Managing IT-related risks
- Monitoring the organization’s use of information technology
- Supporting compliance with applicable legislation and regulations
- Evaluating IT performance and alignment with organizational objectives
Candidates who do not yet meet the experience requirements for the IT Governance Manager credential may apply for the Provisional IT Governance Manager credential and request an upgrade after gaining the required experience.
Course Delivery Format
This package is fully self-paced and does not include scheduled live classes or prerecorded training videos.
You can access the official digital course materials through your myPECB account and study according to your own schedule and availability.
The three-day course agenda represents the structure and estimated content of the training. It does not require attendance on specific dates.
The course generally covers:
- Introduction to IT governance and ISO/IEC 38500
- Fundamental concepts and principles of IT governance
- Responsibilities and accountability for the use of information technology
- Principles for the effective, efficient, and acceptable use of IT
- The ISO/IEC 38500 Evaluate-Direct-Monitor model
- Evaluating the current and future use of information technology
- Directing the preparation and implementation of IT plans and policies
- Monitoring IT performance and conformity
- Aligning IT objectives with organizational objectives
- Allocating and managing IT resources
- Managing IT-related risks
- Measuring and reviewing IT governance performance
- Understanding related IT governance frameworks and professional practices
- Preparation for the PECB ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager examination
Course and examination language availability may vary. Please confirm your preferred course language before activation.
Any language change requested after enrollment will be subject to PECB approval and availability.
Course Availability Notice
PECB has indicated that updates to this training course have been discontinued and that a newer version may be available upon request.
For this reason, course availability, version, language, and activation must be confirmed before registration. CertiBanks will verify availability with PECB before activating the package.
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CertiBanks will support you with course availability confirmation, package registration, activation, and general guidance throughout the process.
The official study materials, examination scheduling, examination results, and certification application are accessed and managed through your myPECB account.
Before Purchasing
Please create your free myPECB account before placing your order.
Course availability and language should be confirmed before activation. Once your registration is completed, your official course materials, examination services, results, and certification application will be available through your myPECB account.