Duration

4 days

Overview

The Solution Architect is an expert in many categories. They have hands-on experience in multiple industries and across several disciplines. They have mastered a variety of hardware platforms including mainframes, distributed platforms, desktops, and mobile devices. They also possess skill and understanding of a variety of operating systems. A broad and deep understanding of databases is also required. Solution Architects decide which technologies to use and work very closely with developers to ensure proper implementation. They are the link between the needs of the organisation and the developers and communications expert to stakeholders.

The Iasa Solution Architecture training develops an architect’s skills to effectively function as a project delivery architect for midsize to large projects using common techniques and procedures.

Key Benefits

To prepare architects to function effectively as project delivery architects using common techniques and procedures.
To develop solution architecture for midsize to large projects.
To understand the 4 primary aspects of solution architecture and work with critical stakeholders to deliver them.
To function within the team throughout project life cycles to ensure appropriate technology strategy delivery.
To deliver solutions regularly based on sound value management techniques.
To manage stakeholders and key team members expectations and communications strategy.

Audience

Presales Consultant
Solution Specialists
Solution Consultant
Team Leader
Strategy Consultant
Corporate Strategist
IT Managers
IT Directors
Associate Solution Architect
Junior Solution Architect
Technical Decision Maker
IT Management

Certification

Certified Information Technology Architect– Associate Level (CITA-A)

Prerequisite

Certified Information Technology Architect Foundation (CITA-F)
Iasa Associate – Business Technology Strategy (BTS)

Assessment

The CITA-A certification includes two written exams based on both BTS and Solution Architecture Specialisation courses.

Module 1: Solution Architecture

Defining Solution Architecture Role
Workshop #1: Solution Architect Primary Role
Connected Architect Organization
Workshop #2: Enterprise Architect Organization

Module 2: Business Architecture

Business Canvas and Strategy Map Model
Workshop #3: Business Motivation
Business Cost Justification
Business Process Description
Capability Model
Workshop #4: Business Capability and Process Model
Benefits Dependency Network
Workshop #5: Benefits Dependency Models

Module 3: Describing the Solution

Solution Architecture Description
View and Viewpoint
Workshop #6: Solution Architecture View
Architecture Perspectives
Architecture Analysis
Architecture Review Board Process

Module 4: Information Architecture

Information and Data Architecture
Strategic elements of data architecture
Properties of value and longevity of data
Workshop #7: Analyze the Value of Information
Information Governance
Open source models for Information Architecture
Create an Information Architecture View
Workshop #8: Create an Information View

Module 5: Software Architecture

Software Development
Workshop #9: Develop Software Development View
Software Design and Components
Thinking for the Cloud
Integration with SOA and ESB Patterns
Mashups Patterns
MVP – Minimum Viable Product
Software Architecture View
Workshop #10: Develop Logical Software Architecture

Module 6: Infrastructure Architecture

Infrastructure and datacenter architecture
Compute View
Infrastructure View in practice
Workshop #11: Develop a Deployment Infrastructure View
Networking View
Storage View
Workshop #12: Moving to the Cloud

Module 7: Solution Lifecycle

Managing Solution Architecture Lifecycle
Solution Life Cycle Engagement Model
8 Lifecycle Engagement Elements
Workshop #13: Solution Architecture Lifecycle
Delivering a Solution
8 Coverage of Solution Architect Engagements

Open Book Examination (2 hours)

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.