BCS Intermediate Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture
Overview
This 4 day accredited course spans the breadth of architecture concepts from business through data and applications and software to infrastructure.
The course is broad ranging, it explains and relates the four primary domains of architecture work.
It differentiates enterprise architect, solution architect and software architect roles.
The course includes both mock examinations and real examinations.
After the course, attendees will understand many terms, concepts, processes and products used by enterprise and solution architects, understand what it means to apply architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman, and understand the place of modelling languages such as UML and ArchiMate. They will be able to fill the gap between high-level management frameworks and low-level software development lifecycles. The course includes class exercises.
The course concludes with an examination set and marked by the BCS, who later send the exam results directly to delegates.
The BCS Intermediate Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture are well-respected qualifications that help people understand a variety of architecture frameworks.
This intensive course includes presentations, discussions, class exercises and exam preparation. It concludes with one examination for the BCS professional certificate.
Pre-requirements
Three or more years’ experience of IS / IT work is recommended, with some contact with architects and architecture descriptions. Training with a BCS accredited training provider is also recommended.
Pre-reading
Some pre-reading may be advised before the course.
What will you learn?
different kinds of architecture and the roles architects play in the IT/IS industry
the business context, and the importance of business-IT alignment
architecture precursors: goals, directives and constraints
architecture development process and description frameworks
business architecture concepts and techniques
data architecture concepts and techniques
applications architecture concepts and techniques
solution design to meet non-functional requirements
infrastructure architecture as a process to support applications architecture.
Who is this course for?
The course is designed primarily for people in or approaching a career as a solution architect. It suits software architects, other technical specialists, business analysts and technical team managers who want to broaden their horizons.
But it also suits anybody interested in the terms, concepts and practice of architecture; especially people wanting to act in an architect role, and their stakeholders.
It is recommended that attendees have four years’ experience of IS/IT work including contact with architects and architecture descriptions.
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Yes, after passing an exam you will receive an industry-recognised certification issued directly by the British Computer Society, the accreditation body.
Yes, this course is accredited by BCS, The British Computer Society. Metadata Training is an accredited BCS partner and you can trust that the qualification you receive is recognised in the industry by employers.
Yes, you can cancel a course but in order to do so without penalty, we require 10 working days notice. For more information on our cancellation policy, see our terms and conditions.
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