EA

This Introduction to Enterprise Architecture two day training 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.

This Introduction to Solution and Software Architecture training course introduces the students to the fundamentals of Solution and Software Architecture. Within the broader strategic vision that Enterprise Architecture (EA) provides, there is a need to provide structure and guidance around the more tactical solution architecture capabilities that are developed to ensure they are consistent with the broader EA strategy. Within the context of each solution stack, there is additionally a need to properly craft software solutions so that they are in compliance with and help to enable the vision of the larger solution architecture. This course provides the critical linkage between Enterprise, Solution, and Software Architectures.

Using technology to solve an immediate, pressing problem is relatively easy. Designing and implementing a robust architecture that serves the immediate needs to the enterprise and is consistent with the long-term strategic vision of the organization is a bit more difficult. Enterprise Architecture (EA) is the practice of applying a comprehensive and rigorous method for describing, defining, designing, and ultimately deploying a framework that addresses business architecture, performance management, organizational structure, and process architecture.

This Fundamentals of Architectural Thinking training course, through its nine chapter modules, is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to build robust, scalable, and maintainable architectures. It teaches a methodology and a set of techniques that show how to ensure that all aspects of architecture are covered and documented. It also instructs students in a set of architectural structures and patterns essential in building enterprise architectures. Particular attention is given to topics that improve the precision and quality of developed systems. Every module ends with a quiz to ensure mastery of the subject matter.