ArchiMate® 3 Training Course - United States

ArchiMate® 3 Training Course Outline

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: Realization
• 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
• Behavior Vs Active Structure
• Conceptual Vs Logical Vs Physical
• Types Vs Instances
• Concepts and their Notation
• Use of Nesting
• Use of Colors and Notational Cues
• Example: Use of Colors and Notational Cues

Unit 3: Generic Metamodel

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

Unit 4: Modelling Relationships

• Relationships
• Structural Relationships

• Structural Relationships Realization
• 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 (Behavior Element)
• Value Stream
• Course of Action (Behavior Element)
• Using Strategy Elements with Motivation and Core Elements
• Strategy Layer Elements Review

Unit 7: Business Layer 

• Business Layer Metamodel
• Active Structure, Behavior, and Passive Structure
• Business Internal Active Structure Elements
• Active Structure Elements

• Business Actor
• Business Role
• Business Collaboration
• Business Interface

• Behavior Elements
• Business Internal Behavior 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, Behavior and Passive Structure
• Active Structure Elements

• Application Component
• Application Collaboration

• Passive Structure Elements

Unit 9: Technology Layer 

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

Unit 10: Modelling Physical Elements

• Physical Elements Metamodel
• Physical Behavior 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 Customization Mechanisms

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

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Who Should Attend this ArchiMate® 3 Training Course?

This ArchiMate® 3 Course in in the United States 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® modeling 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® 3 Training Course in the United States offers a specialized program designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to comprehend and utilize the ArchiMate® 3 modeling language for Enterprise Architecture. The ArchiMate® 3 modeling language is an industry-standard language utilized for visualizing, analyzing, and communicating complex architectural concepts and relationships within organizations.

Targeting Enterprise Architects, IT Professionals, Business Analysts, and anyone involved in Enterprise Architecture planning and design, this course in in the United States emphasizes the significance of the ArchiMate® 3 modeling language proficiency. Particularly beneficial for individuals seeking to enhance their ability to utilize the ArchiMate® 3 modeling language effectively in modeling and analyzing enterprise architectures.

This 2-day ArchiMate® 3 training in the United States covers a range of topics related to the ArchiMate® 3 modeling language, including its key concepts, viewpoints, layers, and relationships. Participants gain practical experience in creating models using the ArchiMate® modeling language to represent different architectural domains, such as business processes, applications, data, and technology infrastructure, through hands-on exercises, case studies, and practical examples.

ArchiMate® 3 Training Course Objectives

• To learn the fundamentals of the ArchiMate 3.0 modeling language and its core concepts
• To understand how to model and analyze Enterprise Architectures using the ArchiMate® modeling language
• To apply the ArchiMate® modeling 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 in the United States, 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 organizational 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® 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

ArchiMate® 3 Training Course: Level 2 Exam Information

Passing the ArchiMate® 3 Training Course: Level 2 exam will demonstrate a delegate’s ability to apply the concepts and language of ArchiMate® in practical situations, as well as rewarding those who pass with full ArchiMate® 3 certification. The format of the exam is as follows: 

• Type of Questions: Scenario-based and Multiple Choice 
• Total Questions: 8 (each question is worth 5 marks) 
• Total Marks: 40 Marks 
• Pass Marks: 65%, or 26/40 Marks 
• Duration: 90 Minutes 
• Open Book/Closed Book: Open book

Please note that the ArchiMate® 3 Exams are only available online and not in the classroom.