ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Lead Auditor

This ICTQual AB lead auditor course is a 5-day training programme with mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres, covering seven mandatory study units on IT governance auditing.

• ICTQual AB certification-focused lead auditor training

• 5-day structured training programme

• 7 mandatory study units

• ISO/IEC 38500 IT governance principles and concepts

• Practical audit planning, execution, techniques, and tools

• Mandatory assessment with a required passing score of 75%

The ISO/IEC 38500 IT Governance Lead Auditor course is designed to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills required to evaluate and improve IT governance practices against ISO/IEC 38500 principles. It focuses on governance responsibilities, IT decision-making, audit methodologies, compliance evaluation, and continual improvement.

• Develop advanced understanding of ISO/IEC 38500 IT governance auditing

• Learn how to evaluate IT governance roles, responsibilities, and structures

• Build competence in planning and executing IT governance audits

• Apply audit techniques and tools to collect and evaluate evidence

• Assess compliance with governance requirements and organisational policies

• Support continual improvement of IT governance systems

Learners will develop the knowledge and skills required to understand ISO/IEC 38500, lead IT governance audits, evaluate compliance, and communicate audit results effectively.

• Understand the fundamental concepts and principles of privacy management within the context of IT governance

• Explain the key principles and concepts outlined in ISO/IEC 38500

• Identify the roles and responsibilities of governing bodies, senior management, and IT professionals in IT governance

• Explore IT governance frameworks and models used to support organisational objectives

• Plan and execute IT governance audits in line with audit objectives and criteria

• Apply audit techniques, tools, compliance assessment, and evaluation methods to IT governance audits

This course is intended for professionals involved in IT governance, auditing, risk management, compliance, assurance, and organisational oversight who need to lead or support ISO/IEC 38500-based audits.

• IT governance managers and specialists

• IT auditors and lead auditors

• Risk management professionals

• Compliance officers and governance professionals

• Information security and IT service management professionals

• Consultants and advisors supporting IT governance improvement

Learners should have a basic understanding of IT governance concepts and familiarity with ISO/IEC 38500 principles before enrolling in this lead auditor course.

• Basic understanding of IT governance concepts, principles, and organisational governance structures

• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 38500 and relevant IT governance, risk, compliance, or auditing practices

The programme includes mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres to evaluate learners’ understanding of course content and ability to apply concepts in practical audit situations.

• Mandatory assessment through an Approved Training Centre

• Multiple-choice question-based evaluation

• Assessment of comprehension of course material

• Practical application of IT governance auditing concepts with a minimum passing score of 75%

Successful learners can progress into advanced IT governance, auditing, risk, compliance, consultancy, and leadership roles, or pursue related professional certifications and further development.

• IT Governance Lead Auditor or IT Governance Auditor roles

• IT Governance Manager, IT Risk Manager, or Compliance Manager positions

• Consultancy and advisory roles in IT governance and compliance

• Further professional development in ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 20000, CISA, CGEIT, or related governance and audit qualifications