Realizing Benefits and Reviewing Effectiveness of a GEIT Implementation from Pluralsight

In this course, you'll have the opportunity to review essential knowledge on IT Governance and learn what are the challenges, recommended tasks, roles and responsibilities to realizing benefits, and reviewing the effectiveness of a GEIT program.

To realize benefits and review the effectiveness of a governance initiative means you already designed and implemented improvements. Now its time to embrace and sustain the changes, as well as to close the programme. In this course, Realizing Benefits and Reviewing Effectiveness of a GEIT Implementation, you will learn best practices related to IT Governance implementation programmes with focus on collecting and analyzing results as well as assuring the adoption of a continual improvement mindset. First, you will review the step by step approach to COBIT5® implementation. Next, you will learn what are phases 6 and 7 of the implementation life cycle roles and responsibilities. Finally, you will explore both challenges and best practices related to benefits realization and a Governance of Enterprise IT programme effectiveness review. When you’re finished with this course, you will have the skills and knowledge of a governance practitioner needed to work with GEIT and to take the COBIT5® Implementation certification exam.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introduction

Mapping Roles and Responsibilities

Dealing with Challenges

Defining Appropriate Roles

Defining Appropriate Tasks

Course and Path Summary

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Prepares for the COBIT5® Implementation certification exam

Explores COBIT5® implementation life cycle phases 6 and 7 in detail

Focuses specifically on IT Governance implementation programs

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Realizing Benefits and Reviewing Effectiveness of a GEIT Implementation with these activities:

Review a previously covered course or textbook on IT governance

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Review a previously covered course or textbook on IT governance to refresh your knowledge of the fundamental concepts.

Browse courses on IT Governance

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Identify a previously covered course or textbook on IT governance.
Review the materials and focus on areas where you need reinforcement.

Compile and organize your course materials

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Compile and organize your course materials to improve your retention and enhance your ability to review the material later.

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Gather all of your notes, assignments, and other course materials.
Create a system for organizing the materials.
Review and update your materials regularly.

Create a glossary of IT governance terms

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Create a glossary of key IT governance terms to improve your understanding and retention of the concepts.

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Review the course materials and identify important terms.
Look up the definitions of the terms.
Organize the terms into a glossary.

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Complete practice problems

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Practice solving problems related to IT governance to reinforce your understanding of the concepts.

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Identify areas where you need practice.
Find practice problems online or in textbooks.
Solve the problems and compare your answers to the provided solutions.

Follow tutorials on IT governance frameworks

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Follow tutorials on IT governance frameworks, such as COBIT5, to gain a deeper understanding of their implementation.

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Find reputable tutorials on IT governance frameworks.
Follow the tutorials and complete the exercises.
Use the knowledge gained to improve your understanding of IT governance.

Join a study group or online forum

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Join a study group or participate in online forums dedicated to IT governance to connect with other learners and enhance your understanding.

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Find a study group or online forum that aligns with your interests.
Introduce yourself and share your goals.
Engage in discussions, ask questions, and share your knowledge.

Write a blog post or article on IT governance

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Write a blog post or article on IT governance to synthesize your understanding and share your insights with others.

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Choose a topic related to IT governance that you are interested in.
Research the topic thoroughly.
Write a well-structured and informative article.
Publish your article on a relevant platform.

Volunteer at an organization related to IT governance

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Volunteer at an organization related to IT governance to gain practical experience and contribute to the field.

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Identify organizations that align with your interests.
Contact the organizations and inquire about volunteer opportunities.
Attend training and orientation sessions.
Contribute your skills and knowledge to support the organization's mission.

Career center

Learners who complete Realizing Benefits and Reviewing Effectiveness of a GEIT Implementation will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

IT Governance Consultant

As an IT Governance Consultant, you will be helping businesses improve the way they use information technology to achieve their goals. Many companies are implementing GEIT to improve their IT's alignment with business objectives. It is also used to improve the overall effectiveness of IT. With an understanding of the course material, you can help businesses effectively implement and review GEIT.

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IT Auditor

IT Auditors are responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of an organization's IT controls and governance processes. The implementation of GEIT will lead to a more organized and efficient IT system. This course's content will aid in your ability to assess whether the IT system of a business aligns with its goals and objectives. It will also help you decide whether the business is adhering to the industry's best practices.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing IT projects. GEIT is a framework that can help IT project managers to ensure that their projects are aligned with the organization's business objectives. The contents of the course will help you understand how GEIT is typically implemented, helping with your ability to lead projects and deliver results.

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IT Risk Manager

IT Risk Managers are responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating IT risks. GEIT can help IT risk managers to better understand and manage the risks associated with IT. By knowing how GEIT is implemented, you will be more effective at identifying and mitigating these risks.

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Chief Information Officer (CIO)

CIOs are responsible for the overall IT strategy and operations of an organization. GEIT can help CIOs to improve the alignment between IT and business objectives. This course will provide an in-depth understanding of GEIT, which will help you to make better decisions about how to use IT to support your business.

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IT Security Manager

IT Security Managers are responsible for protecting the organization's IT systems and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. GEIT can be used to support an organization's IT security program. The material covered in this course will help you learn the ways in which GEIT may be used within these programs.

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IT Director

IT Directors are responsible for the day-to-day management of an organization's IT operations. GEIT can help IT directors to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their operations. Having knowledge of GEIT's implementation will aid you in making decisions that can lead to the improvement of the organization's IT operations.

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IT Architect

IT Architects are responsible for designing and developing IT systems. GEIT can be an integral part of IT architecture. Mastery of course content will help you to design and develop IT systems that are aligned with business objectives and have a clear governance structure.

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Data Governance Analyst

Data Governance Analysts are responsible for managing the data assets of an organization and ensuring that they are used in a consistent and ethical manner. GEIT provides a framework that organizations can use to implement data governance programs. The material covered in this course will help build a foundation for managing data in a way that aligns with an organization's strategies, goals, rules, and regulations.

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IT Business Analyst

IT Business Analysts are responsible for bridging the gap between business and IT. GEIT can help IT business analysts to better understand the business needs of their organization and to translate those needs into technical requirements. This course will help you develop skills on how to coordinate and manage the many changes that occur when an organization implements GEIT.

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IT Change Manager

IT Change Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing changes to IT systems. GEIT can help IT change managers to ensure that changes are made in a controlled and orderly manner. This course may help you to gain insight into how GEIT implementation can help organizations.

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IT Service Manager

IT Service Managers are responsible for managing the delivery of IT services to users. GEIT can help IT service managers improve the quality and efficiency of their services. The information contained within this course may provide some value in helping you build your skillset for this career.

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IT Risk Analyst

IT Risk Analysts are responsible for identifying and assessing IT risks. GEIT can help IT risk analysts to better understand and manage the risks associated with IT. The material covered in this course may provide you with a basic understanding of GEIT and its applications.

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IT Compliance Officer

IT Compliance Officers are responsible for ensuring that an organization's IT systems and practices comply with applicable laws and regulations. GEIT can help IT compliance officers to improve their compliance programs and to demonstrate that their organization is meeting its regulatory obligations. This course may help you gain a foundational understanding of GEIT.

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IT Internal Auditor

IT Internal Auditors are responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of an organization's IT controls and governance processes. GEIT can help IT internal auditors to better understand and assess the risks associated with IT. This course may provide some insights into the role GEIT plays in the overall efficiency and effectiveness of internal auditing.

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