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IT ARCHITECTURE BOOTCAMP (ITAB) 
COURSE DURATION 3 DAYS
SCHEME: SBL KHAS
DESCRIPTION
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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
It is benificial to my work with regards to IT Architecture, it gives me more understandable on the structure and organization of IT Architecture. The training content are benificial for my job. Chief IT Architect, Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited.
A good overview of IT Architecture. It helps me appreciate the value and purpose of the IT Architecture functions in our organisation, and triggers thoughts for improvements based on real live examples. Manager Enterprise Architecture, HSBC, Hong Kong
It is good to have a more professional pathway for IT people and the sharing amongst different companies and countries and knowing that IT Architecture delivers the value stream to the stakeholders; the IT Architect roadmap can be used to chart the development of IT professionals in a more professional way within our organisation. Enterprise Solution Architect, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
A good opportunity to have learnt the fundemental knowledge of IT Architecture and the skill-sets required in applying the core architecture principles as an IT architect. Systems Architect, MRT Corporation Limited, Hong Kong
Enjoyed the course, the structured IT Architecture approach can definitely drive towards a better IT industry. The ITABoK structured definition of different architecture knowledge and their alignment with business and its fit into the organization's IT hierarchy, makes it easier and faster for organizations to adopt. Principle Solution Architect, EMC, Hong Kong
This course gives me an important fundamental of IT Architect stands between the business and technical teams.
Architect, DHL Asia Pacific
The course provides practical & useful knowledge and I have gained better understanding that IT Architecture covers business infrastructure and information, not just software only.
Senior Manager, Mimos Berhad
Good training. I have learned a lot and it is practicable it can be applied directly in my work. I will definitely recommend this course to others.
Enterprise Architect, Tenaga Nasional Berhad
An eye opener especially if one wants to embark on IT Architecture path. I will definitely engage my staff to attend this course so that we will be working on the same platform and have same understanding.
Programmer Manager, ASTRO
It helps in assisting me to setup architecture function in my organization and I enjoyed the 14 group discussions that put the contents into immediate applications. Well worth the time spent and cost paid.
Vice President, Maybank
I find this training focused more on business views for an IT architect, which is good as I couldn’t find this kind of training elsewhere. Many workshops that we discussed were useful.
Development Lead, Thomson Reuters (Thailand)
It gives an appreciation at a macro level from business, governance, etc. Relevant to my role in the CIO Office.
Project Manager, Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
Better appreciation of IT Architect role and IT Architecture concept, time well spent!
Deputy Director, National University of Singapore Computer Center
The training was very interactive, well structured and related to my job. I should implement these skills in my job right away.
System Analyst, Bank of Thailand
