Certified Specialist in Corporate Governance of IT
Certified Specialist in Corporate Governance of IT (Aligned with ISO/IEC 38500)
Domain 1. Fundamentals of IT Governance
This domain assesses the understanding of core concepts of IT governance and its role within the organization.
Components:
- Definition and scope of IT governance
- Difference between governance and management
- Role of the board and executive management
- Relationship with corporate governance
- Value creation through IT
Domain 2. ISO/IEC 38500 Principles
This domain evaluates knowledge and application of the principles that underpin IT governance.
Components:
- Responsibility
- Strategy
- Acquisition
- Performance
- Conformance
- Human behavior
- Application of principles in decision-making
Domain 3. Evaluate – Direct – Monitor Model
This domain assesses the understanding of the core governance model defined in ISO/IEC 38500.
Components:
- Evaluate – Direct – Monitor (EDM) model
- Relationship with governance practices
- Application in strategic decision-making
- Interaction with IT management
Domain 4. Evaluation of IT Governance
This domain assesses the ability to analyze the current state of IT governance within an organization.
Components:
- Governance assessment
- Gap analysis
- Risk identification
- Strategic alignment evaluation
- Use of maturity models
Domain 5. Strategic Direction of IT
This domain evaluates the ability to establish direction, policies, and strategic decisions for IT.
Components:
- IT policy definition
- Business–IT alignment
- Investment prioritization
- Strategic decision-making
- IT portfolio governance
Domain 6. Monitoring, Control, and Compliance
This domain evaluates the ability to oversee IT performance and ensure compliance.
Components:
- Definition of KPIs
- Performance monitoring
- Regulatory compliance
- IT audit
- Control mechanisms
Domain 7. Integration with Governance and Service Management Frameworks
This domain assesses the ability to integrate IT governance with complementary frameworks and standards, ensuring alignment between governance and operational management.
Components:
- Integration with ITIL for service management practices
- Alignment with ISO/IEC 20000 and ISO/IEC 27001
- Integration with ISO 31000 for risk management
- Alignment between business objectives and IT capabilities