Course Description
The ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor Certification is a professional credential designed to develop, validate, and recognize expert-level competence in auditing IT Asset Management Systems (ITAMS) in accordance with the ISO/IEC 19770 family of standards.
This certification prepares professionals to plan, conduct, lead, and report first-party, second-party, and third-party audits that assess the conformity, effectiveness, and continual improvement of IT asset management practices. It emphasizes lifecycle governance of hardware, software, licenses, cloud assets, and digital services, along with risk-based auditing, compliance assurance, financial control, and leadership accountability.
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Why ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor Certification from GIPMC?
As organizations face increasing pressure to control IT costs, manage software licensing risk, and govern digital assets effectively, ISO/IEC 19770 has become the global reference for IT asset management. This certification is globally relevant, industry-agnostic, and governance-aligned, enabling auditors to operate confidently across IT-intensive and digitally driven organizations.
Key Advantages
- Globally relevant ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor credential
- Strong alignment with IT governance, cost optimization, and compliance needs
- Risk-based and lifecycle-oriented audit approach
- Applicable across hardware, software, cloud, and digital assets
- Career-oriented certification with strong IT governance credibility
This certification supports professionals at the senior audit, IT governance, and asset management leadership level.
Market Relevance
As IT complexity, cloud adoption, and software licensing risks grow, qualified ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditors are increasingly in demand.
- 70–90% of organizations experience financial or compliance risk due to poor IT asset management
- 65–85% hiring preference for IT governance and audit professionals with formal ITAM audit credentials
- 20–40% reduction in IT asset costs and license exposure through structured ITAMS audits
- 2x higher audit readiness and compliance confidence in organizations with certified ITAM auditors
(Based on aggregated global IT governance, software asset management, and digital compliance trends.)
These figures demonstrate why ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor capability is critical to cost control, compliance, and digital governance.
Who Should Pursue ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor Certification? (Target Audience)
The ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor Certification is suitable for professionals involved in IT governance, asset management, and audit activities, including:
- ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditors and External Auditors
- IT Asset Managers and Software Asset Managers
- IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Professionals
- Internal Auditors and Audit Program Managers
- IT Finance, Procurement, and Vendor Management Professionals
- Consultants supporting ITAM or ISO/IEC 19770 certification
- Professionals responsible for IT lifecycle governance
Across industries, this certification provides a structured framework for leading effective IT asset management system audits.
Detailed Learning Outcomes
By earning the ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor Certification, candidates demonstrate the ability to:
1. Fundamentals of ISO/IEC 19770 and IT Asset Management
- Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 19770
- Principles of IT asset management
- Role of ITAMS in governance and value realization
2. IT Asset Management Context and Governance
- Organizational context and stakeholder needs
- ITAM policy, objectives, and accountability
- Auditing governance effectiveness
3. Structure of the ISO/IEC 19770 Family
- Overview of ISO/IEC 19770 standards
- Applicability across IT asset types
- Integration with other management systems
4. IT Asset Lifecycle Management
- Planning, acquisition, deployment, operation, and disposal
- Hardware, software, and cloud asset lifecycles
- Auditing lifecycle controls
5. Risk-Based Thinking and Compliance Management
- Identifying IT asset and licensing risks
- Compliance with contracts and legal requirements
- Auditing risk treatment effectiveness
6. Software Asset and License Management
- Software entitlement and usage controls
- License optimization and audit readiness
- Auditing SAM processes
7. Audit Planning and Preparation
- Defining audit scope, objectives, and criteria
- Developing audit plans and checklists
- Managing audit resources
8. Conducting ISO/IEC 19770 Audits
- Opening meetings and audit execution
- Interviewing IT, finance, and procurement stakeholders
- Collecting objective audit evidence
9. Asset Information, Data, and Tools
- Asset registers and data accuracy
- Use of ITAM and SAM tools
- Auditing data integrity and reporting
10. Supplier, Contract, and Cloud Asset Management
- Auditing vendor and contract controls
- Cloud usage and subscription management
- Managing third-party asset risks
11. Identifying and Writing Nonconformities
- Objective evidence and audit findings
- Classifying nonconformities
- Assessing financial and compliance impact
12. Audit Reporting and Professional Conduct
- Preparing professional audit reports
- Communicating findings to leadership
- Maintaining confidentiality and ethical behavior
13. Audit Program Management and Continual Improvement
- Managing ITAM audit programs
- Using audits to improve IT asset maturity
- Supporting certification and surveillance audits
Professional and Career Benefits
ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor certified professionals are recognized for their ability to:
- Lead high-impact IT asset management system audits
- Reduce IT costs and software licensing risk
- Strengthen IT governance and compliance
- Improve transparency and control over digital assets
- Support certification and regulatory assurance initiatives
The certification supports career advancement into roles such as:
- ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor
- IT Asset or Software Asset Manager
- IT Governance and Compliance Manager
- Internal or External IT Auditor
- ITAM and SAM Consultant
- Certification Body or Third-Party Auditor
Certification Validity & Renewal
The ISO/IEC 19770 Lead Auditor Certification is valid for three (3) years from the date of certification award.
Renewal is designed to:
- Maintain professional credibility
- Ensure continued alignment with evolving IT asset management practices
- Protect the long-term value of the certification
Timely renewal allows professionals to retain active certification status without interruption.
