EasyELEarning Academy · PECB Authorized Partner
ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager – IT Governance
Connect business objectives with IT decisions and examine the responsibilities and oversight mechanisms needed to support effective governance.
Duration
5 days · 4 training days + examinationDelivery
Live online or in personCredential
PECB examination & certificationContent and learning objectives
- Business and IT alignment
- Governance responsibilities
- Decisions and priorities
- Performance and conformance monitoring
Who should attend?
Professionals working in it service & governance, with responsibilities appropriate to the selected course level.
Prerequisites
A fundamental understanding of ISO/IEC 38500 and comprehensive knowledge of IT governance.
Course structure and delivery
The five-day Academy programme comprises four training days and the examination. Official PECB course content is complemented by guided exercises, practical cases, in-depth study and examination preparation. Online and classroom delivery cover the same learning objectives.
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 IT Corporate Governance Manager. After passing the exam, you can apply for the corresponding PECB credential. PECB assesses eligibility and awards the credential. Depending on the credential level, additional evidence of professional and relevant practical experience is required. Attendance or a passed exam alone does not guarantee the full credential.
Price and booking
Live online: €2,490. In person: €3,990. Select your delivery format above and book directly in the shop. We agree the course date with you.
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
When is Governance Manager a better fit than Foundation?
Manager suits people who want to structure decisions and responsibilities at work, beyond understanding governance concepts. Start with a practical task, such as making approvals consistent or IT reporting clearer. Foundation is the better starting point when the terminology and relationships are still unfamiliar.
Can I enter Manager level without governance knowledge?
PECB expects a basic understanding of ISO/IEC 38500 and comprehensive IT governance knowledge. Check whether you can explain decision rights, accountability and oversight using your own example. If that is difficult, a foundation phase is preferable to relying entirely on exam preparation during the Manager course.
Which course version and materials will Governance Manager use?
PECB states that updates to the existing Manager course have been discontinued and a newer version may be available on request. Course version, official materials and examination alignment therefore need confirmation before the date is finalised. The Foundation course's update status cannot automatically be applied to Manager.
Where should I start if IT decision rights are unclear?
Choose one recurring decision, such as approving software. Record who requests it, assesses the business case, owns the budget and makes the final decision. Discuss unclear points with those involved. This small decision map is often a more useful learning project than redesigning every corporate committee at once.
Which measures are useful for an initial governance discussion?
Start with the decision a report should support. For an IT investment, progress towards benefits, open risks and pending decisions may be more helpful than task counts alone. Agree an owner for each measure and a response if the result develops unfavourably.
Must our organisation implement all of COBIT to improve governance?
Do not equate governance learning with introducing an entire framework. COBIT distinguishes governance from management and considers enterprise needs. As an initial practical step, examine one clear gap in decision-making. That gives you a basis for judging which additional structure is actually needed.
Are course attendance and the regular Manager credential the same?
No. The course prepares you for the PECB examination; PECB decides on certification based on the application and required evidence. Keep a clear record of your governance work. Completing training alone replaces neither the examination nor the experience required for the credential you apply for.
Why is Governance Manager five days at ELA?
Five days describes the ELA offering with four teaching days and the examination, not every PECB standard agenda. We agree the detailed schedule and confirmed course version beforehand. You can attend live online or in person and arrange the teaching language separately.
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 | Applying IT governance principles, structuring accountability, supporting decisions and monitoring performance and conformity, combining PECB content with guided exercises and live case discussions. | The learning objective is to apply a governance model in practice, prepare clear decision support and align IT direction with business requirements. | PECB examination followed by a certification application; the regular Manager credential additionally requires relevant professional and practical experience. PECB decides on issuance. |
| RRSG ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager (PECB) PECB; self-study, optional coaching. Provider’s course | Governance versus IT management, Evaluate–Direct–Monitor, six governance principles, responsibilities, strategic alignment and performance monitoring; self-study with optional personal coaching. | Learning objective: apply governance principles, assign responsibilities and connect the evaluation, direction and monitoring of IT with strategy and organisational obligations. | PECB Manager requires examination, application, ethics and experience: two professional years, including one in IT governance, plus 200 activity hours. |
| IT-Training.pro ISO/IEC 38500 IT Corporate Governance Manager (PECB) Same PECB programme. Provider’s course | ISO/IEC 38500 principles, Evaluate–Direct–Monitor and an introduction to COBIT 5 and CGEIT; theory, case studies, role play, discussion and examination practice. | Learning objective: evaluate, direct and monitor organisational IT use and support a governance model using the principles and case studies presented. | A course certificate and preparation for examination and PECB Manager application are stated. Detailed professional experience requirements are not published here. |
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.