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ISO/IEC 38500

ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation

Foundation

Become acquainted with the best practices of IT governance based on ISO/IEC 38500.

Category Governance, Risk and Compliance
Level Foundation
Language EN
Duration 2 days

The programme

The ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation training course provides the basic concepts and principles for the governance of IT. It offers a clear and structured approach to the principles, model, and framework of the governance of IT as outlined in ISO/IEC 38500. After passing the exam, you can apply for the “PECB Certificate Holder in ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation” credential.

Who should attend?

  • Managers and consultants seeking knowledge about the basic concepts and principles of governance of IT
  • Individuals involved in digital transformation, compliance, or IT-related initiatives

Course agenda

  • Day 1 — Introduction to ISO/IEC 38500, governance of IT, and principles for the governance of IT
  • Day 2 — Model and framework for the governance of IT and certificate exam

Learning objectives

  • Interpret the concepts and principles for the governance of IT
  • Explain the ISO/IEC 38500 model for the governance of IT
  • Describe the ISO/IEC 38500 framework for the governance of IT

Examination

Exam duration: 1 hour.

General information

  • More than 200 pages of training materials, including practical examples, exercises and quizzes.
  • An attestation of course completion worth 14 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits.

Language: available in English. For another language, send us a request and we will check availability.

Where each format is available

  • Self-paced study — available worldwide.
  • Classroom and live online sessions — Africa and the Middle East.

Tell us where you are and which format suits you; we confirm what is available.

The certification

The examination is set and marked by PECB, which issues the certificate on success. DataConfo Academy delivers the training and registers you.

Examination format, eligibility conditions and retake terms are confirmed with you before registration.

Level Foundation
Duration 2 days
Language EN
Awarding body PECB

PECB is a proprietary mark of PECB Group Inc. and is used under licence.

Certification pathway

Where this programme sits in the Governance, Risk and Compliance progression.

FoundationISO 37001 Foundation$390TransitionISO 37001:2025 Transition$390FoundationISO 37301 Foundation$390IntroductionISO 37301 Introduction$390FoundationISO/IEC 38500 Foundation$390ManagerISO 37000 Corporate Governance Manager$790ManagerISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager$790Risk ManagerISO/TS 31050 Emerging Risks Manager$390Lead ManagerISO 37000 Lead Corporate Governance Manager$790Lead AuditorISO 37001 Lead Auditor$790Lead ImplementerISO 37001 Lead Implementer$790Lead AuditorISO 37301 Lead Auditor$790Lead ImplementerISO 37301 Lead Implementer$790Lead ManagerISO/IEC 38500 Lead IT Corporate Governance Manager$790

Frequently asked questions

How do I register?
Add the course to your cart and complete the checkout. You can also write to us first using Request Information.
In which language will the session be delivered?
Choose your language on this page before adding the certification to your cart. Only the languages listed for this programme are available.
What happens after I pay?
You receive an order confirmation by email. We then contact you to agree the dates, open your access and register you with PECB. A person handles every registration.
Can you deliver this in-company?
Yes. Use Request Information and tell us the number of participants and your preferred dates.
Is the examination included?
Yes. The PECB examination and the certificate are included in the price shown.

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