BCS Foundation And Practitioner Certificate In Enterprise And Solution Architecture in Virtual

BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains​ Training Course Outline

Duration: 3 Days

Module 1: Fundamentals of Architecture

• Meaning and Levels of Architecture 
• Various Subdomains of Enterprise Architecture and the Interactions Between Them 
• Purpose and Role of Standards and Frameworks in Architecture 
• Relevant Frameworks and Professional Standards Which Apply to Architecture 
• Meaning and Objectives of Governance, Risk Management and Compliance 
• Architect’s Contribution to a Business Case 
• Purpose and Methods of Performing Gap Analysis 
• Range of Drivers for Architecture 
• Purpose and Use of an Architecture Description 

Module 2: Business Architecture 

• Meaning and Objectives of Business Architecture 
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Business Architecture 
• Key Activities Undertaken by a Business Architect 
• Structure and Behaviour of a Business System 

Module 3: Applications Architecture 

• Meaning and Objectives of Applications Architecture 
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Applications Architecture 
• Key Activities Undertaken by an Applications Architect 
• Use and Behaviour of Applications in a Business 
• Purpose and Use of Cross-Reference Grids 
• Different Kinds of Application 

Module 4: Data Architecture 

• Meaning and Objectives of Data Architecture 
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Data Architecture 
• Key Activities Undertaken by a Data Architect 
• Differences Between Data and Information and How They are Used 
• Data Structures Used by a Business and/or its Applications 

Module 5: Infrastructure Architecture 

• Meaning and Objectives of Infrastructure Architecture 
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Infrastructure Architecture 
• Key Activities Undertaken by an Infrastructure Architect 

Module 6: Software Architecture 

• Meaning and Objectives of Software Architecture 
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Software Architecture 
• Key Activities Undertaken by a Software Architect 
• System Modelling Techniques 
• Role of APIs in Software Architecture 

Module 7: Security Architecture 

• Identify the Meaning and Objectives of Security Architecture 
• Describe the Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Security Architecture 
• Describe the Key Activities Undertaken by a Security Architect 
• Identify Legislation and Professional Standards Relevant to Security Architecture 
• Identify the Key Concepts in Data Architecture Security 
• Identify the Key Concepts in Applications Architecture Security 
• Key Concepts in Infrastructure Architecture Security 

Module 8: Solution Architecture 

• Identify the Meaning and Objectives of Solution Architecture 
• Describe the Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Solution Architecture 
• Describe the Key Activities Undertaken by a Solution Architect 
• Describe Different Types of Solution Requirements 
• Explain the Purpose and Stages of the Solution Architecture Lifecycle 
• Stakeholder Categories in Solution Architecture 

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture Training Course Outline

Duration: 2 Days

Module 1: Architecture Domains and Frameworks 

• Role of Architecture in an Organisation 
• Different Architecture Domains and the Relationships Between Them 
• Key Architecture Frameworks 
• How are Industry Standards Relevant to Architecture? 

Module 2: Architecture and the Organisation 

• Role of Architecture to Other Business Areas 
• Discuss Use of the Business Change Lifecycle as an Input for Architecture 
• Business Needs and the Intended Solution 

Module 3: Professionalism in Architecture 

• Compliance with Professional Standards 
• Types of Stakeholders 
• Explain Specific Stakeholder Needs 
• How to Influence Others? 
• Apply a Practical Customer Focus 
• Roles and Dynamics of a Successful Team 
• Social, Ethical and Economic Concerns to the Role of an Architect 

Module 4: Corporate Governance 

• Corporate Governance and the Impact it has on the Role of an Architect 
• Key Architecture Governance Concepts, Roles, and Artefacts 
• Importance of Risk Management to the Role of an Architect 

Module 5: Architectural Process, Tools, and Vision 

• Practical Application of the Solution Architecture Framework 
• Three Varieties of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) 
• Design of a Target Solution Architecture 
• Use of Common Architecture Models 
• Use of Common Information Systems Modelling Techniques 
• Different Types of Business Requirements 
• Method of Preparing a Gap Analysis 
• Business Case for Presentation 

Module 6: Quality Assurance 

• Use of a Range of Quality Assurance Tools or Techniques 
• Principle of Separation of Concerns (Soc) 
• Explain Change Management Tools and Processes 
• Opportunities for Continuous Improvement 

Who should attend this BCS Foundation and Practitioner in Enterprise Architecture?

This certificate is ideal for anyone involved with IT architecture, including those new to the profession. Anyone who is involved in any aspect of enterprise and solution architecture.

Prerequisites for the BCS Foundation and Practitioner in Enterprise Architecture

For the foundation level there are no prerequisites, however for the practitioner level you are required to have the following. 

• You must have obtained either the BCS Intermediate Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture or the new BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains or have the TOGAF level 2 certificates.
• Candidates should also have six or more years’ experience of IS / IT work, with some contact with architects and architecture descriptions. Training with a BCS accredited training provider is recommended.

BCS Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture Overview

This course is a bundled course comprised of two separate courses:

• BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture

During this course, candidates will learn about the essentials of Architecture concepts and domains. Next candidates will learn about Enterprise and Solution Architecture. This course is a combination of the Foundation and Practitioner courses for Enterprise & Solution Architecture and covers a wide range of topics including Infrastructure architecture, architecture management and data architecture.

What will you learn upon completion of this BCS training course?

At the Foundation level you will learn:

• The meaning of IT architecture and the various levels within it.
• Different kinds of IT architects and the roles they play in IT and information systems.
• How architecture fits into the broader business context.
• Architecture precursors: goals, directives, and constraints.
• Architecture development process and description frameworks.
• The subdomains of enterprise and solution architecture, and their purpose.
• The key activities carried out in each subdomain, and the related artefacts.

At the Practitioner level you will learn:

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of enterprise and solution architecture principles and techniques. Key areas are:
  • Intermediate level concepts, including architecture processes and descriptions.
  • The ability to demonstrate and apply this knowledge to a case study that involves producing deliverables in the following areas:
  • Architecture precursors: goals, directives, and scope.
  • Architecture descriptions: business, data, applications, and infrastructure architecture.

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.

BCS Membership allows you to give back to society. Some of the industry’s challenges are around personal data, health, education, and IT capabilities. By becoming part of our professional community, you can get involved and do your bit to make IT good for society.

What’s included in this BCS Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture (Bundle Course) Training Course

• BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains exam.
• BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture exam.
• World-class training from experienced BCS Instructors.
• Digital Delegate Pack.

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture Exam

The course prepares you for the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture exam, which is included. This exam follows the following format:

• One-hour
• Closed Book
• 40 multiple choice questions based on a case study
• 65% (26/40) pass mark