IT Governance Syllabus

1: Introduction to IT Governance

• 1.1 Definition and Importance of IT Governance
• 1.2 The Role of IT in Business Strategy
• 1.3 Key IT Governance Principles
• 1.4 Case Studies on IT Governance Failures and Successes

2: IT Governance Frameworks and Standards

• 2.1 Overview of Popular IT Governance Frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 38500)
• 2.2 Detailed Study of COBIT 2019
• 2.3 Implementing ITIL for IT Service Management
• 2.4 Understanding ISO/IEC 38500

3: IT Strategy and Alignment

• 3.1 Aligning IT with Business Goals
• 3.2 Developing an IT Strategic Plan
• 3.3 IT Portfolio Management
• 3.4 Case Studies on IT-Business Alignment

4: IT Risk Management

• 4.1 Identifying and Assessing IT Risks
• 4.2 Developing IT Risk Management Strategies
• 4.3 Implementing IT Risk Controls
• 4.4 Case Studies on IT Risk Management

5: IT Compliance and Regulatory Requirements

• 5.1 Overview of IT Compliance Requirements (GDPR, SOX, HIPAA)
• 5.2 Designing IT Compliance Programs
• 5.3 Monitoring and Auditing IT Compliance
• 5.4 Case Studies on IT Compliance

6: IT Performance Measurement and Management

• 6.1 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for IT
• 6.2 IT Balanced Scorecard
• 6.3 Benchmarking IT Performance
• 6.4 Case Studies on IT Performance Management

7: IT Governance Structures and Committees

• 7.1 Designing IT Governance Structures
• 7.2 Roles and Responsibilities in IT Governance
• 7.3 Establishing IT Governance Committees
• 7.4 Case Studies on IT Governance Structures

8: Emerging Trends in IT Governance

• 8.1 Governance in Cloud Computing
• 8.2 IT Governance for Agile and DevOps Environments
• 8.3 Data Governance and Big Data
• 8.4 Case Studies on Emerging Trends in IT Governance

9: Practical Application of IT Governance

• 9.1 Developing IT Governance Policies and Procedures
• 9.2 Implementing IT Governance Tools and Technologies
• 9.3 Change Management in IT Governance
• 9.4 Workshop: Developing an IT Governance Plan

Advanced Topics

1: Review of Fundamental IT Governance Principles

• 1.1 The Evolution of IT Governance Practices
• 1.2 Advanced Governance Theories and Models
• 1.3 Critical Analysis of IT Governance Literature

2: In-depth Study of IT Governance Frameworks

• 2.1 Detailed Analysis of COBIT 2019 (Focus on Implementation and Maturity Models)
• 2.2 Advanced ITIL Practices and Integration with IT Governance
• 2.3 Integrating ISO/IEC 38500 with Other Frameworks
• 2.4 Comparative Analysis of Various IT Governance Frameworks

3: Strategic IT Governance

• 3.1 Advanced IT-Business Alignment Techniques
• 3.2 Strategic IT Governance and Business Transformation
• 3.3 Designing and Implementing IT Governance for Digital Transformation
• 3.4 Case Studies on Strategic IT Governance

4: Advanced IT Risk Management

• 4.1 Enterprise Risk Management Frameworks (ERM) and IT
• 4.2 Quantitative Risk Analysis Techniques
• 4.3 Advanced IT Risk Mitigation Strategies
• 4.4 Integrating Risk Management with Governance and Compliance (GRC)
• 4.5 Case Studies on Complex IT Risk Management Scenarios

5: Regulatory Compliance and Legal Issues

• 5.1 Navigating Complex Regulatory Landscapes (GDPR, CCPA, NIST)
• 5.2 Advanced Compliance Management Systems
• 5.3 Legal Considerations in IT Governance
• 5.4 Data Privacy and Protection Laws
• 5.5 Case Studies on Advanced Compliance Challenges

6: IT Performance Management and Optimization

• 6.1 Advanced IT Performance Measurement Techniques
• 6.2 Implementing and Optimizing the IT Balanced Scorecard
• 6.3 Performance Optimization through Continuous Improvement Processes
• 6.4 Case Studies on IT Performance Optimization

7: IT Governance in Emerging Technologies

• 7.1 Governance Challenges in Cloud Computing and Hybrid IT Environments
• 7.2 IT Governance for AI and Machine Learning Applications
• 7.3 Blockchain and IT Governance
• 7.4 Big Data Governance and Advanced Data Analytics
• 7.5 Case Studies on IT Governance in Emerging Technologies

8: Cybersecurity Governance

• 8.1 Integrating Cybersecurity with IT Governance
• 8.2 Advanced Cybersecurity Risk Management
• 8.3 Incident Response and Management Governance
• 8.4 Governance of Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST, CIS)
• 8.5 Case Studies on Cybersecurity Governance