EA Bootcamp

INTRODUCTION

The EA Bootcamp course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to individuals entering an architecture-related role and/or needing a basic understanding of enterprise architecture (EA) concepts.

Existing EA courses focus on a single aspect of EA and assume that delegates have some experience in the field. The EA Bootcamp however, is aimed at beginners and addresses a span of EA concepts and theories.

Companies who have already adopted TOGAF™ will find this course valuable as part of an induction programme for new recruits and/or a refresher to current employees needing to brush-up on the principles of EA and modelling.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This four-day course covers the EA fundamentals so as to equip delegates with the foundational knowledge needed to participate in EA initiatives. The course also serves as a basis for future training in the field.

The EA Bootcamp is divided into three parts.

Part 1 introduces and defines the concept of enterprise architecture, and positions it within the organisational context. It examines the problems that we are trying to solve with EA and shows how EA provides business with an enhanced return on its IT investments.

Part 2 focuses on EA methodology. It covers the official TOGAF™ 9 Foundation training curriculum that includes an overview of the TOGAF™ 9 framework and instruction on how to apply it in support of the design and implementation of EA.

Delegates have the option of registering for The Open Group TOGAF 9 Foundation exam after completing this part of the course.

Part 3 allows delegates to practically apply their knowledge through the introduction of ArchiMate™, The Open Group's open and independent modelling language for EA. Delegates use a case study to build entry-level business, application and technology architectures using ArchiMate™ so as to put into practice the concepts they learn in the first three days of the course. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Enterprise architects
• Information architects
• Technology architects
• Application architects
• System integrators
• Business analysts
• Process modellers
• Project managers
• Other business/technical specialists developing EA

PREREQUISITES

None

COURSE CONTENT

The course consists of the following modules:

Part 1 Architecture Context

Managing Business Complexity & Change

• Introduction
• Defining Enterprise Architecture
• The problems we’re using Enterprise Architecture to solve
• Other approaches to the problems, and the contributions Enterprise Architecture can make
• Enterprise Architecture challenges in the external business environment
• An outline of the Enterprise Architecture development process

Part 2 Architecture Methodology – TOGAF 9

Architecture Development - Methodology

• TOGAF™ concepts
• Architecture views, viewpoints & stakeholders
• Building blocks
• Architecture governance
• ADM Phases

Architecture Implementation & Governance

• ADM deliverables
• ADM guidelines & techniques
• Enterprise Continuum & Tools
• TOGAF™ reference models

Part 3 Architecture Modelling with ArchiMate 1.0

Architecture Development - Modelling

• Introduction & overview
• Tool familiarisation
• Using a case study to build “as is” and “to be”:
  • Business Process Architectures
  • Application Architectures
  • Technology Architectures
• Linking the Architectures
• Feedback and discussion

COURSE OUTCOMES

On completing this course, delegates will know how to position EA within their organisations and understand the value of following an architectural approach. Delegates will also be familiar with the Architecture Development Method; Content Framework and Capability Framework that TOGAF™ 9 provides, and know how TOGAF™ 9 is used as the basis for creating an organisation's EA.

In addition, delegates will have practical experience designing various architectures based on their understanding of a business scenario.

The knowledge acquired on this course will equip delegates to function within an EA environment.

COURSE INSTRUCTOR

The course instructors have architecture experience both from consulting and corporate view-points and are thus familiar with many real-world challenges.

COURSE FEES

R 15 000 excl VAT