ISACA's next version of COBIT, the leading framework for the governance and management of enterprise I&T, is on its way. ISACA has moved the COBIT®7 launch date to allow time to finalise updates, and will confirm the new date soon. Until then, the COBIT®2019 Foundation and Design & Implementation certificates remain available.
If you're working towards a COBIT®2019 certificate, here is where things stand.
The COBIT®2019 Foundation and COBIT®2019 Design & Implementation exams remain on sale, as confirmed by ISACA. If you already hold one of these certificates, you keep it.
ISACA has moved the COBIT®7 launch date to allow time to finalise updates, and will confirm the new date soon. The new COBIT®7 Foundation certificate launches the same day, and EGIT will run the 3-day course in person and live online.
The COBIT Implementing NIST certificate was retired on 26 October 2026, as planned.
A new COBIT®7 Design & Implementation certificate will replace the COBIT®2019 version. Date to be confirmed by ISACA.
COBIT®7 arrives in COBIT's 30th year. It keeps the globally recognised COBIT model and adds digital delivery, practical assessment tools and a stronger focus on AI, so organisations can measure how well their I&T governance works and plan what to improve.
COBIT moves to ISACA's new digital platform: intuitive and searchable, with a Design Guide and video guidance on using the design and assessment tools.
A new assessment module with board-level, high-level and detailed assessments. It sets a clear baseline, shows where governance is weak and gives you a measurable roadmap for improvement.
More AI examples, new AI-related risk scenarios and an ISACA white paper on governing AI systems, to help you manage AI risk and get real value from AI investment.
Two new design factors, more detailed activity statements for every practice, and examples refreshed for today's technology landscape.
Last updated 10 October 2026, from ISACA's published information.
When COBIT®7 launches, the COBIT®7 Foundation certificate replaces COBIT®2019 Foundation. Learn over 3 days with an accredited EGIT instructor, in person or live online.
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ISACA has moved the COBIT®7 launch date, originally 27 October 2026, to allow time to finalise updates. The new date will be confirmed soon, and the COBIT®7 Foundation certificate becomes available on the same day.
COBIT®7 is a digital-first framework on ISACA's new platform. It adds an assessment module with board-level, high-level and detailed assessments, two new design factors, more detailed activity statements for each practice, more focus on AI (including new AI risk scenarios), and refreshed examples.
The exam has 75 questions, and you have 2 hours to complete it. It is knowledge-based. ISACA will confirm exam fees at launch.
Yes. ISACA has confirmed that the COBIT®2019 Foundation and Design & Implementation certificates remain available until further notice. See our COBIT®2019 training.
Yes. ISACA has confirmed that if you have earned the COBIT®2019 Foundation or Design & Implementation certificate, you keep it.
No. ISACA isn't offering a bridge course. To earn the COBIT®7 Foundation certificate, you pass the COBIT®7 Foundation exam, and our 3-day course prepares you for it.
The COBIT®2019 Design & Implementation certificate remains available until further notice. ISACA plans a new COBIT®7 Design & Implementation certificate after COBIT®7 launches.
Our COBIT®7 Foundation courses are planned for these dates, subject to ISACA's release date:
Every course is hybrid, so you can attend in person or join live online. Register your interest to secure your place.
Yes. We run private in-house COBIT courses for groups of 5 or more delegates, online or on-site.
COBIT® and ISACA® are registered trademarks of ISACA. EGIT is an ISACA Premium Accredited Training Partner. Course dates and exam fees are subject to ISACA's official release.
