What is ISO/IEC 38500? 

ISO/IEC 38500 is a standard that provides principles, definitions, and a model to assist governing bodies in understanding the significance of Information Technology (IT). Its purpose is to help organizations, regardless of their level of IT utilization, in assessing, directing, and overseeing the use of IT. The standard encompasses management practices and decisions related to both current and future IT usage. It aims to promote effective, efficient, and acceptable IT usage within organizations by offering guidance to governing bodies on governing IT use and establishing a common IT governance vocabulary.

Why is IT Governance important for you?

 ISO/IEC 38500 is valuable for governing bodies as it aids them in ensuring that IT contributes positively to the organization’s performance. By adhering to ISO/IEC 38500 requirements, organizations can monitor IT utilization, ensure business continuity and sustainability, align IT with business needs, and guarantee the proper implementation and operation of IT assets.

Additionally, this standard equips individuals with the expertise and knowledge to assist organizations in establishing, implementing, and continuously improving an IT governance framework in line with ISO/IEC 38500 principles and the provided model. It also enables professionals to effectively manage IT risks, harness opportunities arising from IT use, and avoid improper application of ISO/IEC 38500 principles and IT systems. Understanding the alignment of business strategy with technology strategy and advising companies on IT Governance best practices is another advantage of this standard.

In today’s job market, there is a growing demand for qualified professionals, and organizations are offering promising career opportunities to certified individuals with the right experience.

Benefits of ISO/IEC 38500 – IT Governance By obtaining ISO/IEC 38500 certification, you will have the chance to:

• Effectively manage IT investments.
• Enhance the organization’s performance.
• Improve project governance.
• Strengthen the organization’s competitive position.
• Minimize IT-related risks.
• Ensure higher project success rates.

How do I get started with ISO/IEC 38500 Training? 

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PECB Certified ISO/IEC 38500 training courses available Learn more about IT Governance through PECB’s ISO/IEC 38500 training courses. Contact us today to discover how this standard can help you manage IT Governance effectively and efficiently. Explore the training options below to find the one that best suits your needs.