WA1537 Introduction to Enterprise Architecture Training and Courseware

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This two day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the discipline and methodology of Enterprise Architecture (EA). The course is designed for architects and team leads who are new to EA. It will provide the high level concepts behind EA, its value proposition within enterprises, and an understanding of how to apply EA in practice. It will also discuss the various roles and responsibilities involved in effective EA adoption. In addition to high-level concepts and methodologies, this course will provide a practical understanding of how EA is developed in a step-by-step process.

Topics
	Why Architecture matters? Standard architecture practices and processes Developing business alignment Technology lifecycle / technology change management Architectural Governance models Developing reusable and flexible architectures Metrics for architecture Developing buy-in across the organization Documenting architectures Architecture design philosophies

Audience
	This course is aimed at architects and senior technical leads with no existing background in EA.

Prerequisites
	Previous full life-cycle experience as an architect or technical lead is required.

Duration
	Two days

Course Outline

Chapter 1. Why Architecture Matters

Architects
Architects and Architecture
Group Discussion
Enterprise Architecture Definitions (Wikipedia)
More Enterprise Architecture Definitions
A Rose By Any Other Name
Enterprise, Solution, and Technical Architectures
City Planners
City Planning and EA
Examples of Enterprise Architecture
Solution Architecture
Examples of Solution Architecture
Solution Architecture Example: SOA for Insurance
Technical Architecture
Examples of Technical Architecture
Technical Architecture Example
Architecture Is Not Only Design
Summary

Chapter 2. EA Value Proposition

EA Value Proposition
Alignment
The Value of Alignment
Strategic Needs for Architecture
EA from Strategy to Technology
Tactical EA: IT Yearly Planning
Tactical EA: IT as an Investment Portfolio
Operational Needs for Architecture
Case Study – HUD
EA at HUD's SFH Department
SFH's Blueprint Definition Process Model
Case Study – Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
EA at BCBS
Solution Architecture at BCBS
BCBS Results
Summary

Chapter 3. EA Frameworks and Methodologies

The Importance of a Framework for EA
EA Framework Family Tree
Zachman Framework
Zachman Framework Example
The Scope of the Zachman Framework
Zachman Framework Strengths and Weaknesses
TOGAF
™
TOGAF Architecture Model
Architectural Development Methodology
TOGAF Artifact Example
TOGAF Strengths and Weaknesses
Federal Enterprise Architectural Framework (FEAF)
FEAF Models
FEAF Artifact Example –
DRM
FEAF Strengths and Weaknesses
DoDAF / MoDAF
DoDAF Views
Integrated Views
DoDAF Example – Operational View (OV)
MoDAF Views
DoDAF / MoDAF Strengths and Weaknesses
TRAK
TRAK Architecture Perspectives
Other Aspects of TRAK
TRAK Strengths and Weaknesses
Which Framework is Right for Your Organization?
Summary

Chapter 4. Strategic Architecture

Architecture Domains
EA Domains
Architectural Abstraction Levels
Each Abstraction Level Has a Unique Goal
Conceptual Architecture Answers the 'What'
Conceptual Architecture Example
Logical Architecture Answers the 'How'
Logical Architecture Example
Physical Architecture Answers the 'With What'
Physical Architecture Examples
Aligning the Enterprise
Summary

Chapter 5. Architecture Principles

EA Principles: Definition
Categories of Principles – 1/2
Categories of Principles – 2/2
EA Principles: They are Essential
EA Principles in the Wild – 1/2
EA Principles in the Wild – 2/2
Components of EA Principles
Qualities of Principles
EA Principles: Creation Process
Applying Architecture Principles
Business Principle: TOGAF Example – 1/2
Business Principle: TOGAF Example – 2/2
Data Principle: NIH Example – 1/2
Data Principle: NIH Example – 2/2
Enterprise Principle: MIT Example – 1/2
Enterprise Principle: MIT Example – 2/2
Class Exercise
Summary

Chapter 6. Governing EA

What is Governance?
IT Governance
IT Decision Making
IT Governance Models
Business Monarchy
IT Monarchy
Feudal
Federal
IT Duopoly
Anarchy
Governance Decision Matrix
IT Governance at UPS
IT Governance at Dupont
Typical Governance Patterns
Study Findings
Governance Best Practices
Summary

Chapter 7. EA Lessons Learned and Anti-Patterns

Key EA Lessons Learned
Three Critical Changes EA Must Make To Survive Hard Times
Scott Ambler’s EA Anti-Patterns
EA Anti-Patterns
Summary

We regularly offer classes in these and other cities. Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Calgary, Chicago, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Jacksonville, Miami, Montreal, New York City, Orlando, Ottawa, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Toronto, Vancouver, Washington DC.