Enterprise Architecture Introduction (EA) Course

Course Code: IN 649
Course Abstract: This two day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline and methodology of Enterprise Architecture (EA). The course is designed for architects and team leads who are new to EA. It will provide the high level concepts behind EA, its value proposition within enterprises, and an understanding of how to apply EA in practice. It will also discuss the various roles and responsibilities involved in effective EA adoption. In addition to high-level concepts and methodologies, this course will provide a practical understanding of how EA is developed in a step-by-step process.
Audience: This course is aimed at architects and senior technical leads with no existing background in EA.
Duration: 2 days
Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

> Recognize the various needs, roles, and responsibilities associated with Enterprise Architecture (EA)

Course Topics:

Why Architecture matters?
Architecture in the real world: architects and city planners
Strategic needs for Architecture
Tactical needs for Architecture
Operational needs for Architecture
Architecture is not design

Standard architecture practices and processes
EA domains and views: business, data, application, technology
EA abstraction levels: conceptual, logical, physical
EA frameworks: Zachman, TOGAF, FEAF and others
EA reference models: eTOM, IBM CBM, Microsoft MOTION

Developing business alignment
Business Context, Objectives
Drivers and Principles
Business Architecture, Capabilities and Services

Technology lifecycle / technology change management
Application, Data and Technology architectures
Planning the transition between ASIS and TOBE
The link between EA and the RUP Software Engineering methodology

Architectural Governance models
Strategic management: balanced scorecard
IT governance: COBIT
IT service delivery: ITIL
EA governance

Developing reusable and flexible architectures
SOA
BPM

Metrics for architecture
Successful architecture metrics

Developing buy-in across the organization
Planning for EA
EA maturity levels
EA process in the organization
Application Portfolio Management using EA
EA management structure and controls
Architecture Skills and Careers

Documenting architectures
EA software tools
Modeling languages for architectures: UML, BPMN, BPEL

Architecture design philosophies

Prerequisites: Previous full life-cycle experience as an architect or technical lead is required.
Note: All fields are required
At the present time we do not offer training for individuals or groups less then 6 individuals. We apologize for any inconvenience.


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