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IT ARCHITECTURE BOOTCAMP (ITAB)  


 

COURSE DURATION   3 DAYS

SCHEME: SBL KHAS

 

DESCRIPTION

 
In this technology era, leveraging on the IT Architecture can bring immense value to the business as IT Architects are required to understand and be constantly aware of the business directions and objectives so as to enhance the organization’s competitiveness.

The IT Architecture Bootcamp is a 3 days training course designed and formulated by IASA based on the proven IT Architecture Body of Knowledge (ITABOK) to provide and improve the professional standards of IT Architects by laying the foundation skill-sets in core IT architectural principles. It aims to deliver credible value to the various levels of IT Architects by building a personal tool set to equip for a successful IT Architect skills foundation and IT career advancement. In addition, the program also underlines the need to adopt a holistic approach of the nature, skill requirements and activities of an IT Architect organization for it to remain viable and relevant in the business context.  The course is a mixed mode of in-class session with 15 group discussions and workshops based on practical real life case studies and examples. Participants are given opportunities to share their experiences and apply the principles into the real life scenario.


Benefits of an IASA IT Architecture Certification
Designed as the discovery stage of the IASA IT Architect career map, it provides the fundamental step towards the IASA Certified IT Architect recognition starting with the Certificate in the Fundamental Knowledge of IT Architecture awarded after the completion and passing of the course exam.
 
IASA Certified IT Architect and IASA Certification programs are the only vendor independent and professionally led certification in the world, focusing on IT Architecture skills and competencies. IASA offers full professional certifications run locally and with international recognition. Highly capable and experienced quality IT Architects have become the backbone of a sound technology strategy supporting and enhances an organization‘s business advancement. This program will also provide the path as stepping stones for the professional’s career as to become an IT Architect. 
 
 

 

KEY BENEFIT

  • Intensive course filled with practical discussions and sharing of real-life case studies taken from successful IT Architecture engagements globally
     
  • Providing a solid foundation in understanding core IT Architectural principles and the strategic Business values of IT
     
  • Adopting a holistic approach and skills requirements in running your organization’s IT Architecture and integrating IT with the business value stream that focuses on Customer Centric approach
     
  • Creating more awareness, understanding, appreciation and empathy on the business directions, strategies and objectives by understanding the concepts, responsibilities and scopes of IT Architect’s role in the organisation
     
  • Define and understand the IT Architect’s journey, its career path and identify critical foundational skills that an IT Architect must possess based on the ITABOK (IT Architecture Body of Knowledge) i.e. Business Technology Strategy, IT Environment, Quality Attributes, Human Dynamics and Design
     
  • Understand the selection criteria of the technology and platform adoption based on the IT Architecture principles i.e. Industry Drivers, Cost Drivers as well as Business and User Benefits Drivers
     
  • Identify and understand different IT Architecture perspectives, their fundamental capabilities and their impact on the enterprise
     
  • Understand IT Architecture Management structure and its components i.e. IT Blueprint, IT Governance and Road-map for successful IT Architecture implementation
     
  • Develop, justify and deliver Business Values on IT Architecture’s Return on Investment i.e. ITA-ROI based on Financial Improvement, Constituent Improvement, Reduce Complexity & Redundancy, Economic Development & Fostering Democracy
     
  • Understand the different IT Architecture engagement models, their impacts, their approaches and decision making on the IT Architecture adoption
     
  • Define Business Requirement Architecture model based on IT Architecture best practices to gather, produce accurate and precise business requirements that can be understood both by the IT and Business teams

 

COURSE OUTLINE

 
Day 1
  • Overview of IT Architecture Bootcamp
  • IT Architecture Fundamentals
  • IT Architecture Landscape
  • Understanding the Challenges
  • IT Architect’s Perspectives
  • The Business Values of IT Architecture
  • Business Technology Strategy Foundational Skills
 
Day 2
  • Strategic IT Architecture Management
  • IT Environment and Quality Attributes Foundational Skills
  • Human Dynamics Foundational Skills
  • Design Foundational Skills
  • IT Architect Engagement Strategy
  • Defining Scope and Context of IT Architect Roles
  • Decision on IT Architecture Adoption
 
Day 3
  • The Driving Force for Business Architecture Initiative
  • Value Stream Integration with Business Architecture
  • Business Requirement Architecture Unveiled
  • Use Cases Scenarios in Business Requirement Architecture
  • Walk through Business Requirement Architecture Template
  • IT Governance in a Nutshell
  • Wrap Up & Next Step

 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • Chief Architects
  • Directors /Head of LOB (Line of  Business)
  • Business/System Analysts 
  • IT/Software/Infrastructure/Information/Business Architects  
  • Software Developers/Engineers
  • Senior Programmers/Analysts
  • IT / Project Managers