ISACA - COBIT Trainings

ISACA COBIT: governance and audit of information systems

ISACA (Information Systems Audit and Control Association) is the international reference association for governance, audit, security and risk of information systems. Founded in 1969, ISACA publishes several worldwide-recognised frameworks and certifications, including COBIT (Control Objectives for Information and Related Technologies), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) and CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT). COBIT 2019 is a widely used tool framework for IS governance and management at enterprise scale, articulated around 40 objectives (governance EDM, management APO/BAI/DSS/MEA), five governance principles and seven design factor categories.

In French-speaking Switzerland, private banks, Lake Geneva international organisations (UN, WHO, ICRC), Vaud insurance carriers, university hospitals, cantonal administrations and large industrial companies widely rely on COBIT and ISACA certifications to structure their IS governance, conduct internal and external audits, validate regulatory compliance (FINMA, GDPR, nFADP, ISO 27001) and formalise their internal control framework. ISACA profiles are actively recruited for these missions. training organisation and offers COBIT 2019 Foundation and CISA training, on-site in Geneva and Lausanne as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an ISACA-certified IS governance and audit consultant live.

Following a recognised ISACA training opens access to highly demanded strategic roles: IS auditor, internal auditor, IS governance consultant, compliance manager, IT risk manager, deputy CISO, internal controller, external audit consultant (Big Four), IT PMO manager. ISACA certifications are also regularly demanded in public tenders, ISO 27001 audits, FINMA missions and IS maturity assessments.

Whether you are preparing your first COBIT 2019 Foundation certification to structure your IS governance, or targeting the CISA certification to validate your IS audit profile, our ISACA training in Geneva and Lausanne covers both main entries of the path.

The ISACA COBIT catalogue at ITTA

COBIT 2019 Foundation

The COBIT 2019 Foundation training validates understanding of the IS governance and management framework published by ISACA. The programme covers COBIT 2019 governance principles (five governance principles, seven design factor categories), the 40 governance objectives (EDM – Evaluate, Direct, Monitor) and management objectives (APO – Align, Plan, Organise; BAI – Build, Acquire, Implement; DSS – Deliver, Service, Support; MEA – Monitor, Evaluate, Assess), the components of each objective (processes, organisational structures, principles/policies, information, culture/behaviour, services/infrastructures, skills), the design of a governance system adapted to the enterprise context and maturity models. This certification is the natural entry into the COBIT path, accessible without formal prerequisites.

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

The Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) training prepares for one of the most worldwide-recognised IS audit certifications, published by ISACA since 1978. The programme covers the five domains of the CISA exam: IS audit process (planning, execution, reporting), IS governance and management, acquisition, development and implementation of information systems, operation and resilience of information systems, and protection of information assets (security, confidentiality, integrity, availability). CISA targets internal and external IS auditor profiles, internal controllers, audit consultants (Big Four), IT risk managers and compliance managers. The certification requires prior experience in IS audit or control.

ISACA COBIT in the ITTA governance and audit ecosystem

ISACA training fits into a broader governance, audit and security ecosystem at ITTA. The IT service management sub-domain centralises ITSM certifications (ITIL 4) and service governance, complementary to COBIT for the operational dimension. The management domain regroups governance, project and organisation certifications. The audit and cybersecurity sub-domain covers cybersecurity certifications (CISSP, CISM, CRISC) and ISO 27001 compliance complementary to CISA. For profiles combining COBIT and ITIL, the ITIL sub-domain brings the IT service management angle.

ISACA COBIT trends in 2026

ISACA continues to enrich its catalogue in 2026. COBIT 2019 remains a widely used tool version, with thematic extensions regularly published (Information Security, DevOps, Risk). The framework progressively integrates AI governance challenges (AI governance, audit of AI models), data governance (governance, quality, GDPR/nFADP compliance) and cloud governance (multi-cloud, critical providers). The CISA certification evolves with its most recent syllabus to integrate more cloud environment audit, DevOps/CI-CD architecture audit, AI controls and operational resilience (DORA in Europe). ISACA remains widely recognised in Switzerland in regulated contexts (FINMA banking, healthcare, IO). Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions of official syllabuses.

ISACA COBIT training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our ISACA courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an ISACA-certified trainer live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes concrete IS governance and audit case studies (audit of an IT process, design of a governance system, maturity analysis), mock exams and preparation for the official ISACA exam (online proctored or in an accredited centre). Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your IS governance framework, internal audit set-up and sector requirements (FINMA, ISO 27001, GDPR/nFADP).

Why train on ISACA COBIT at ITTA

training organisation. Our ISACA trainers are IS governance consultants and IS auditors ISACA-certified (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT) active with Swiss and international clients, covering banking, insurance, international organisations, healthcare, industry and public sector. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the path (COBIT 2019 Foundation alone, CISA, or COBIT + CISA combination), verifying experience prerequisites for CISA and identifying suitable funding solutions.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with concrete case studies inspired by Swiss governance and audit missions: audit of a banking IT process with FINMA perspective, design of a governance system for an international organisation, COBIT maturity analysis of a cantonal administration, audit of a secure cloud setup, GDPR/nFADP compliance audit. Each session combines training time, applied exercises on COBIT processes or CISA domains, audit role-plays and exchanges with the trainer.

Our training is aimed at varied audiences: internal and external IS auditors, internal controllers, IS governance consultants, IT risk managers, compliance managers, deputy CISOs, IT PMO managers, Big Four consultants, audit teams in public sector and international organisations. Our pedagogical team adapts the content to the participants’ context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• COBIT 2019 Foundation
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

FAQ

COBIT 2019 Foundation or CISA: where to start?

The two certifications address different audiences. COBIT 2019 Foundation is the natural entry for IS governance profiles, compliance managers, risk managers and organisational consultants. CISA is more demanding (prior experience in IS audit required) and targets experienced IS auditors. Many profiles follow COBIT Foundation for governance culture, then CISA in mid-career to validate audit specialisation. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your profile.

What prerequisites to take the CISA certification?

The CISA certification requires professional experience of at least five years in IS audit, control or security. Substitutions are possible (relevant university degree, other ISACA certifications, teaching experience). The CISA training can be followed before full experience validation: the exam can be taken and the certification activated later when experience is validated. Our pedagogical team checks the modalities at enrolment.

Does COBIT replace ITIL?

No, the two frameworks are complementary. COBIT covers global IS governance and management at enterprise scale (IT-business alignment, audit, compliance). ITIL covers daily IT service management (incident, problem, change, service desk). Many organisations use COBIT to frame governance and ITIL to frame operations. Many profiles hold both certifications. Our pedagogical team guides you according to your role.

Are your ISACA COBIT courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire ISACA COBIT catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your IS governance framework, audit set-up and sector requirements (FINMA, ISO 27001, GDPR/nFADP). Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.