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Build your IT governance knowledge and skills with your choice of guidance and self-paced study developed by industry-leading experts.
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COBIT 2019 Foundation Online Course
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SEE SCHEDULEHow do I earn this certificate?
About the final exam
There are no prerequisites. You can register for the COBIT Foundation certificate exam at any time. The online, remotely proctored 2-hour exam is comprised of 75 multiple choice questions.
To pass the exam, you must earn a score of 65% or higher.
Domains covered in exam
Governance System and Components
Governance and Management Objectives
Principles
Framework Introduction
Implementation
Designing a Tailored Governance System
Performance Management
Business Case
PREPARING FOR THE EXAM
Exam Candidate Guide
Review the Exam Candidate Guide to learn about exam registration, scheduling, preparation, rules, administration, scoring, retake policy, proctoring and more.
By successfully passing this exam, candidates prove their knowledge of COBIT concepts, principles and methodologies used to establish, enhance and maintain a system for effective governance and management of enterprise information technology.
Before you register:
Register for the exam
ISACA certificate exams are computer-based and administered as remotely proctored exams. Registration for the COBIT Foundation exam is continuous, meaning candidates can register any time, no restrictions. Candidates can schedule a testing appointment as early as 48 hours after payment of exam registration fees.
US$175.00
Member exam cost
US$175.00
Non-Member exam cost
Seamless certification journey
ISACA’S COBIT Foundation certification exams are computer-based and administered at authorized PSI testing centers globally or as remotely proctored exams. COBIT Foundation exam registration is continuous, meaning candidates can register any time, no restrictions. Candidates can schedule a testing appointment as early as 48 hours after payment of exam registration fees.
Log in to MyISACA or create an account to begin
If you are creating an account, please ensure your name matches what appears on your government-issued identification that you will present on the day of your COBIT Foundation exam.
Please note, exam appointments are only available 90 days in advance. If you do not see your desired exam date more than 90 days in advance, please check back when it is closer to your desired exam date. If you still do not see your desired exam date, please verify that your exam eligibility has not expired by logging into your ISACA Account and clicking the Certificates tab.
Rescheduling an exam
You can reschedule your COBIT Foundation certificate exam anytime, without penalty, during your eligibility period if done a minimum of 48 hours prior to your scheduled testing appointment. To reschedule an appointment: Log in to your ISACA Account and follow the rescheduling steps in the Scheduling Guide.
How to access your certificate
With a score of 65% or higher you will be notified of your achievement (congrats!). Then log in to your MyISACA certificate page.