Professional Enterprise Architecture Training Course
Course Overview:
This course is designed to provide participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in Enterprise Architecture (EA). It focuses on developing expertise in designing, implementing, and managing enterprise architecture frameworks that align business and IT strategies. The course integrates international standards and methodologies, such as TOGAF, Zachman, BIZBOK, ArchiMate and ITIL, and covers key areas including architecture principles, frameworks, modeling, and governance.
This program is a comprehensive theoretical and practical course designed to train and empower enterprise architecture specialists to work in the enterprise architecture units of medium and large organizations.
This program covers essential topics to familiarize, master, and provide hands-on experience for enterprise architecture specialists through five modules, combining theoretical classes and practical workshops led by renowned experts in the field:
- Introduction to Enterprise Architecture
- Business Architecture
- Business Capability Design and Development
- Information Technology Architecture
- IT Planning and Implementation
Each module consists of four 3-hour sessions: three sessions are dedicated to theoretical discussions, while one session is a hands-on workshop (including practical training with Sparx EA software).
The program’s step-by-step approach guides participants through learning theoretical concepts and performing practical exercises, ultimately preparing them to design and implement enterprise architecture using the capability-based approach (CBEA).
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the fundamental concepts and importance of enterprise architecture in organizational strategy.
- Apply recognized frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) for developing and managing enterprise architecture.
- Develop skills in analyzing, designing, and implementing architectural solutions that enhance business and IT alignment.
- Gain practical experience with tools and techniques used in enterprise architecture planning and modeling.
- Establish effective governance processes to ensure architecture quality and compliance with business objectives.
- Master agile approaches to adjust and evolve architecture to accommodate business transformation and innovation.
Key Topics Covered:
- Introduction to Enterprise Architecture (EA)
- Definition, benefits, and the role of EA in organizations
- EA components: business, information, technology, and application architectures
- EA Frameworks and Methodologies
- TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
- Zachman Framework
- Other frameworks: ITIL, COBIT, and their relevance to EA
- Architecture Development Method (ADM)
- Phases of the TOGAF ADM cycle
- Techniques for requirement gathering and management
- EA Tools and Modeling Techniques
- UML, BPMN, and ArchiMate for modeling and visualizing architectures
- Hands-on practice with industry-standard EA tools
- EA Governance and Management
- Principles and practices for EA governance
- Risk management, compliance, and performance measurement in EA
- Agile Enterprise Architecture
- Adapting EA practices to support agile methodologies
- Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and its integration with EA
- Practical Applications and Case Studies
- Real-world examples of EA implementation in various industries
Group projects and case studies for hands-on experience
Target Audience:
This course is suitable for:
- Business analysts, system analysts, and solution architects who want to specialize in EA.
- Project managers and IT managers interested in aligning IT strategy with business goals.
- Experienced IT professionals aiming to advance their careers in enterprise architecture.
- Consultants and advisors in technology strategy and management consulting.
Professionals with experience in business process management or IT governance
Prerequisites:
Participants should have a foundational knowledge of business analysis or IT management. Familiarity with basic concepts of architecture and project management is recommended
Course Duration:
40 Hours
Course Format:
- Lectures: 50%
- Hands-on Workshops: 30%
- Case Studies and Group Projects: 20%
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will be equipped to:
- Develop comprehensive architecture strategies aligned with business goals.
- Use modeling tools to create detailed architecture blueprints.
- Lead enterprise architecture projects and establish governance processes.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to support architecture implementation
This course is ideal for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in enterprise architecture and gain a competitive edge in the strategic alignment of technology and business objectives.
