ArchiMate® 3 Training Course in Lille

ArchiMate® 3 Training Course Outline

This ArchiMate® 3 Training Course thoroughly explains the basics of the ArchiMate® modelling language in order to comprehensively prepare delegates for the ArchiMate® 3 Part 1 and ArchiMate® 3 Part 2 exams. These topics include:

Unit 1: Basic Concepts and Definitions

• Introduction to ArchiMate® Language
• ArchiMate® Language for Enterprise Architecture Modelling
• What is Enterprise Architecture?
• Key Enterprise Architecture Concepts
• Stakeholders and Concerns
• Describing Enterprise Architectures
• ArchiMate® Language Supports the Development of Enterprise Architectures
• Definitions
• Examples

Unit 2: Language Structure

• Top-Level Hierarchy of ArchiMate® Concepts
• Definitions: Model, Concept, Element
• Layering of ArchiMate® Language
• Definition: ArchiMate® Core Language
• ArchiMate® Core Language: Three Main Layers
• Cross-Layer Relationship: Serving
• Cross-Layer Relationship: Realisation
• Example: Multilayer Model
  • Example: Multilayer Model – Business Layer
  • Example: Multilayer Model – Application Layer
  • Example: Multilayer Model – Technology Layer
  • Example: Multilayer Model – Cross Layer Interaction
• ArchiMate® Core Framework
• The ArchiMate® Full Framework
• Abstract in ArchiMate® Language
• External Vs Internal
• Types Vs Instances
• Behaviour Vs Active Structure
• Conceptual Vs Logical Vs Physical
• Types Vs Instances
• Concepts and their Notation
• Use of Nesting
• Use of Colours and Notational Cues
• Example: Use of Colours and Notational Cues

Unit 3: Generic Metamodel

• Design Approach
• Metamodels at Different Levels of Specificity
• Design and Core Concepts
• Hierarchy of Behaviour and Structure Elements
• Behaviour and Structure Elements Metamodel
• Behaviour Elements Notation
• Aspects
• Behaviour and Structure Elements Metamodel
• Active Structure Element Notation
• Behaviour Elements
• Additional Behaviour Element Type: Event
• Passive Structure Elements
• Specialisations of Structure and Behaviour Elements
• Summary of Specialisation of Core Elements
• Motivation and Composite Elements
• Grouping
• Location

Unit 4: Modelling Relationships

• Relationships
• Structural Relationships
  • Structural Relationships Realisation
  • Structural Relationships Assignment
  • Structural Relationships Aggregation
  • Structural Relationships Composition
  • Semantics of Structural Relationships
• Dependency, Dynamic, and Other Relationship
• Relationship Connectors
• Relationship Review

Unit 5: Modelling Motivation

• Motivation Elements
• Motivation Elements Metamodel
• Stakeholder, Driver, and Assessment
• Goals and Outcomes
• Principles, Requirements, and Constraints
• Meaning and Value
• Using Motivation Elements with Core Elements

Unit 6: The Strategy Layer

• Strategy Elements Metamodel
• Resource (Structure Element)
• Capability (Behaviour Element)
• Value Stream
• Course of Action (Behaviour Element)
• Using Strategy Elements with Motivation and Core Elements
• Strategy Layer Elements Review

Unit 7: Business Layer

• Business Layer Metamodel
• Active Structure, Behaviour, and Passive Structure
• Business Internal Active Structure Elements
• Active Structure Elements
  • Business Actor
  • Business Role
  • Business Collaboration
  • Business Interface
• Behaviour Elements
• Business Internal Behaviour Elements
  • Business Process
  • Business Event
  • Business Service
  • Business Interaction
• Passive Structure Elements
  • Business
  • Object
  • Representation
  • Contract
• Composite Element

Unit 8: Application Layer

• Application Layer Metamodel
• Active Structure, Behaviour and Passive Structure
• Active Structure Elements
  • Application Component
  • Application Collaboration
• Passive Structure Elements

Unit 9: Technology Layer

• Technology Layer Metamodel
• Active Structure, Behaviour and Passive Structure
• Active Structure Elements

Unit 10: Modelling Physical Elements

• Physical Elements Metamodel
• Physical Behaviour Elements
• Passive Structure Elements

Unit 11: Relationships Between Core Layers

• Alignment of the Business Layer and Lower Layers
• Alignment of the Application and Technology Layers
• Serving Relationships between Layers
• Derived Relationships Applied in Relationships Between Core Layers

Unit 12: The Implementation and Migration Layer

• Implementation and Migration of Metamodel
• Implementing and Migrating Elements
• Relationships with Other Aspects and Layers

Unit 13: Addressing Stakeholder Concerns with Architecture Views and Viewpoints

• Introduction to Architecture Views and Viewpoints
• Stakeholders and Concerns
• Viewpoint Purpose and Content

Unit 14: Language Customisation Mechanisms

• Adding Attributes to ArchiMate® Concepts and Relationships
• Creating New Element Types Using Specialisation
• Specialisation of Elements and Relationships
• Creating a Profile for Risk Analysis
• Using Specialisations to Model Risk Analysis

ArchiMate® is a registered trademark of The Open Group.

Who Should Attend this ArchiMate® 3 Training Course?

This ArchiMate® 3 Course is intended for individuals involved in Enterprise Architecture projects or those planning to initiate one, and who need to understand the Enterprise Architecture artefacts crafted using the ArchiMate® modelling language. Professionals who can greatly benefit from this course are as follows:

• Enterprise Architects
• Solution Architects
• Technology Architects
• Business Architects
• Information Architects
• IT Architects
• Application Architects
• Data Architects

Prerequisites of the ArchiMate® 3 Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this ArchiMate® 3 Course.

ArchiMate® 3 Training Course Overview

The ArchiMate® Training is indispensable in the realm of Enterprise Architecture, serving as a standardised modelling language that facilitates communication and comprehension of complex systems. This course explores the intricacies of the ArchiMate® 3.0 modelling language, emphasising its relevance in creating visual representations for strategic business planning and decision-making.

Mastering the ArchiMate® modelling language is paramount for professionals engaged in Enterprise Architecture, including IT Architects, Business Analysts, and Project Managers. As businesses undergo digital transformations, the ability to articulate architectural concepts becomes crucial for effective collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

To equip delegates with practical skills, the Knowledge Academy's 2-day ArchiMate® Course covers essential topics, enabling delegates to create visual representations, optimise business processes, and attain a valuable certification for career advancement.

ArchiMate® 3 Training Course Objectives

• To learn the fundamentals of the ArchiMate® 3.0 modelling language and its core concepts
• To understand how to model and analyse Enterprise Architectures using the ArchiMate® modelling language
• To apply the ArchiMate® modelling language principles to enhance collaboration among diverse stakeholders
• To gain proficiency in expressing architectural views and viewpoints
• To create visual representations for effective communication in strategic decision-making
• To prepare for and pass the ArchiMate® 3 Foundation exam

Upon course completion, delegates will benefit by gaining practical skills in Enterprise Architecture, fostering collaboration, and earning a certification that validates their expertise, positioning them for career advancement in organisational transformation initiatives.

What's Included in this ArchiMate® 3 Training Course?

• ArchiMate® 3 Training Course: Level 1 Examination
• ArchiMate® 3 Training Course: Level 2 Examination
• World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors 
• ArchiMate® 3 Training Course: Level 1 and Level 2 Certificate
• Digital Delegate Pack  

ArchiMate® is a registered trademark of The Open Group®.

ArchiMate® 3 Training Course: Level 1 Exam Information

Passing the ArchiMate® 3 Training Course: Level 1 exam will prove your knowledge of the basic concepts and terminology of the ArchiMate® 3 modelling language, as well as the three layers on which ArchiMate® focuses. The format of the exam is as follows: 

• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice 
• Total Questions: 40 (each question is worth 1 mark) 
• Total Marks: 40 Marks  
• Pass Marks: 60%, or 24/40 Marks 
• Duration: 60 Minutes 
• Open Book/Closed Book: Closed book