EasyELEarning Academy · PECB Authorized Partner
ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation – IT Governance
Explore IT governance as a leadership responsibility and understand how business expectations influence the direction and oversight of IT.
Duration
2 daysDelivery
Live online or in personCredential
PECB examination & certificationContent and learning objectives
- IT governance concepts
- ISO/IEC 38500 governance model
- Roles and decision-making responsibilities
- Evaluation, direction and monitoring
Who should attend?
Professionals working in it service & governance, with responsibilities appropriate to the selected course level.
Prerequisites
No formal course prerequisites specified by PECB.
Course structure and delivery
The full course follows the 2-day PECB agenda. Learn live with a qualified trainer through exercises, discussion and practical cases. Online and classroom delivery cover the same content. Examination scheduling is agreed in line with the course agenda.
Online sessions are delivered live using alfaview. The Odoo portal provides course information and materials. Dates, teaching language and classroom location are agreed before the course starts.
Materials, examination and certification
The full course includes official PECB training materials, tuition in the selected format and the first PECB examination attempt.
The course prepares you for the PECB examination for ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation. After passing the exam, you can apply for the corresponding PECB credential. PECB assesses eligibility and awards the credential. This credential does not require professional or project experience. PECB examination and certificate rules apply.
Option: 4 hours of exam preparation
An optional four-hour live exam preparation session is available for €650. It is intended for participants who are already studying independently and does not replace the complete PECB course. Materials and examination arrangements for this option are agreed separately in advance.
Teaching and examination language
Teaching languages: German, English or Hungarian. The selected teaching language is confirmed when scheduling the course. Hungarian is a teaching language for this PECB course only and is not a promised examination language. The examination language and the language of official PECB materials are agreed separately before booking.
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KOMPASS may support suitable professional development for eligible solo self-employed people in Germany. Arrange a consultation with us to discuss course selection. Mandatory funding advice and eligibility checks are provided by an official KOMPASS advisory centre. Only make a binding booking after the qualification voucher has been issued. Training must include at least 20 hours; not every offer meets this condition. Funding eligibility is assessed individually.
PECB course profile and credential requirements
Frequently asked questions about this course
How should I position ISO/IEC 38500 alongside COBIT and ITIL?
Think about the level of decisions involved: ISO/IEC 38500 addresses accountable governance of IT use, while COBIT offers a more detailed governance and management framework. Start your course choice by asking whether you need clarity on responsibilities or deeper work on operational service processes.
Is IT governance only relevant to IT leadership?
Procurement, business departments and executive management also make decisions with IT consequences. Consider buying new software: who describes the benefit, owns the risk and approves the budget? Questions like these make the course relevant beyond a purely technical leadership role.
Does Foundation relate to ISO/IEC 38500:2024?
The current PECB Foundation course profile names ISO/IEC 38500:2024. If you have older study materials, check their edition before preparing. In particular, do not assume older summaries are the current examination basis. We confirm the official material version used when arranging your course.
How can a cloud decision illustrate governance?
Look at a proposed cloud service from three angles: which business objective should it support, who may approve its use, and how will benefits be assessed afterwards? This study example shifts attention from product features to accountable decisions and helps introduce the governance perspective.
How can I avoid turning governance into extra bureaucracy?
Begin with a decision that repeatedly gets stuck. Identify missing ownership or information and sketch a simple improvement. A new committee is not automatically the best answer. First consider whether clearer decision rights and one understandable report would already help the people involved.
What knowledge and experience are required for Foundation?
PECB lists no specific entry prerequisites, and the Foundation credential does not require professional experience. Passing the examination and completing the application remain necessary. A concrete workplace example is useful for learning, because it lets you trace responsibilities and decisions in a familiar setting.
Do I need coding or network administration skills for ISO/IEC 38500?
For preparation, focus on understanding an IT-related decision rather than practising code. Be ready to explain who needs a service and what a poor decision could cause. Technical detail can help, but Foundation centres on a shared language for direction and accountability.
Can I attend the two-day governance introduction live in Hungarian?
Yes. Hungarian is offered as a teaching language for this PECB course, alongside German and English. The ELA Foundation offering lasts two days including the examination, online or in person. A Hungarian exam is not promised; examination and official-material languages are confirmed separately before booking.
Selected courses compared
Which content fits your goals, which skills are practised, and what does the credential demonstrate? This selection compares our course with two specific alternatives.
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| Course offer | Content | Skills development | What the credential demonstrates |
|---|---|---|---|
| EasyELEarning Academy This course offer | IT governance foundations, the ISO/IEC 38500 governance model, roles, decision accountability, evaluation, direction and monitoring, supported by live teaching and applied exercises. | The learning objective is to explain IT governance as a leadership responsibility and understand links between business expectations, IT use and accountable decisions. | Individual PECB Foundation credential following a passed examination and application; professional or project experience is not required. PECB applies its examination and certificate requirements. |
| Great Learning Education Centre ISO/IEC 38500 Foundation PECB Foundation; 2024 edition. Provider’s course | Principles, model and framework for IT governance under ISO/IEC 38500:2024, covering responsible use of IT, digital capabilities and organisational data. | Learning objective: interpret governance concepts and principles, explain the model and describe the framework in relation to organisational purpose and stakeholders. | PECB Foundation programme with a closed-book multiple-choice examination, online or at the centre. The page states no additional professional experience requirements. |
| Koenig Solutions ISO 38500 Foundation Same PECB programme; instructor-led preparation. Provider’s course | IT governance principles, model, stakeholder accountability and risk oversight, supported by case studies and exercises. The provider identifies ISO/IEC 38500:2024. | Learning objective: interpret governance requirements, assess IT practices through case scenarios and identify improvements supporting compliance and digital transformation within organisations. | Preparation for the PECB Foundation credential with an official examination. The page does not detail every application condition; confirm these separately. |
Checked: 31 October 2026. Based on the linked provider information. This selection is not a complete market overview. Related courses are identified; scope, entry requirements, teaching languages and examination languages may differ. The table describes learning objectives and credential types, without guaranteeing learning outcomes or general equivalence. Current offer and certification conditions apply. Official course names retain their original wording.