BCS Combined Certificates In Enterprise And Solution Training - Enterprise Architect Training

Introduction

This 5 day course prepares candidates for examinations to the BCS (British Computer Society) Professional

• Intermediate Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture,
• Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture.
• These are well-respected qualifications that help people understand and get to grips with a variety of architecture frameworks.
• The course concludes with two formal examination
• It helps attendees to understand the terms and concepts used by enterprise and solution architects, introduces them to architecture processes and documentation, with class exercises and case study work.
• It is especially useful for those looking to fill the gap between high-level management frameworks like TOGAF and solution delivery processes and/or software development lifecycles.

Target Audience

• Everybody interested in the terms, concepts and practice of architecture. Especially people acting in architect roles, their clients and management.
• It recommended that attendees have seven years experience of IS/IT work including contact with architects and architecture descriptions.

Pre-Requisites

• We recommend that all delegates read thorugh a Reference Model that has been published on the BCS website prior to attending.
• This is available on-line at http:///upload/pdf/reference-model-enterprise-solution-architecture.pdf.
• In addition you should also be familiar with the syllabus, available at http:///upload/pdf/syllabus-enterprise-solution-architecture.pdf .

Course Format

• The course is intensive. It includes presentations, discussions, class exercises and exam preparation.
• The course concludes with two examinations for the professional certificates in enterprise and solution architecture.
• Each is a formal 60 minute exam, comprising 40 multiple choice questions

Course Content

Day 1

• Introduction
• First pass through the syllabus (relatively high level)
• Architecture & architects
• Architecture precursors (context)
• Architecture process frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)
• Architecture descriptions and models
• Business architecture
• Data architecture
• Case study

Day 2

• Software architecture
• Applications portfolio
• Non-functional requirements (w exercise)
• Technology portfolio rationalisation
• Second pass through the syllabus (relatively low level)
• Architecture & architects
• Architecture precursors (context)
• Architecture processes
• Case study

Day 3

• Architecture description and models
• Business architecture
• Data architecture
• Software architecture
• Solution applications architecture
• Design for NFRs
• Case study

Day 4

• Infrastructure architecture - foundation
• Kitchen Sales case study - infrastructure design
• Infrastructure architecture - intermediate
• Exam preparation

Day 5

• Migration planning
• Architecture management
• Mock exams
• Free revision time
• Exam

BCS Membership

Included in your professional certification; one year’s free BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, Associate membership.

Upon passing your examination, make the most of your professional certification and continue your career development with BCS Associate membership. Whether you’re looking for career support through the BCS global skills, training and development framework, SFIAplus, seeking promotion or a network of new contacts, we’re here to support you. BCS membership provides exclusive access to resources, content and opportunities that will enrich your career.

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