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Weekend ArchiMate® Training Course: Foundation (Level 1)

The ArchiMate® 3 Enterprise Architecture modeling language provides a uniform representation for diagrams that describe Enterprise Architectures. It includes concepts for specifying inter-related architectures, specifying viewpoints for selected stakeholders, and language customization mechanisms. It describes and brings different architecture domains and their underlying relations and dependencies to visualization.

This intensive course covers the entire syllabus for the ArchiMate® 3 Foundation (Level 1), thereby preparing candidates for the ArchiMate® 3 Foundation (Level 1) examination.

As one of only a few ArchiMate Certification sponsors in The Open Group, EA Principals had one of the earliest programs accredited and has been teaching the very latest version, now version 3.2.” from the very beginning.”

We also customize an Executive Orientation to ArchiMate class, which lasts for a half-day, showing examples of the power of ArchiMate even for executives, directors, program/project managers, business architects/analysts to appreciate.

  • Module 1 Basic Concepts and Definitions
  • Module 2 Language Structure
  • Module 3 Generic Metamodel
  • Module 4 Modeling Relationships
  • Module 5 Modeling Motivation
  • Module 6 The Strategy Layer
  • Module 7 The Business Layer
  • Module 8 The Application Layer
  • Module 9 The Technology Layer
  • Module 10 Modeling Physical Elements
  • Module 11 Relationships between Core Layers
  • Module 12 The Implementation and Migration Layer
  • Module 13 Addressing Stakeholder Concerns with Viewpoints and Views
  • Module 14 Language Customization Mechanisms

 

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

  • Principles underlying the ArchiMate® 3 modeling language
  • How to apply ArchiMate® 3 concepts in your models
  • How to develop ArchiMate® 3 models for your enterprise architecture

The Value of the Foundation Level Certification 

Students certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:

  • The basic concepts and key terminology of Enterprise Architecture and the ArchiMate® modeling language
  • The principles and core concepts underlying the ArchiMate® 3 core language and extensions
  • The concepts from the ArchiMate® 3 layers and extensions
  • ArchiMate® relationships
  • The ArchiMate® 3 views and viewpoints
  • Adapting the ArchiMate® 3 language
  • ArchiMate® 3 Practitioner/capable tools to support modeling and analysis
  • The relationship of the ArchiMate® 3 modeling language to other languages and frameworks

Complimentary exam voucher is included in the price of this course:

  • ArchiMate® 3 Foundation (Level 1) Examination Voucher

Other Valuable Inclusions:

  • Integrated course materials – comprehensive courseware
  • ArchiMate® 3 Specification Pocket Guide and ArchiMate® 3 Specification Study Cards
  • Student Study Guide
  • Two Case Studies and Reference Material
  • Numerous Practice Examples
  • Several Hundred Practice Test Questions and Answers
  • Practice Modeling Exercises

Recommended Pre Reading 

ArchiMate® 3.2 Specification Pocket Guide

ArchiMate® 3.2 Specification Study Cards

ArchiMate® 3.2 Full Specification

Application Architects
Application Portfolio Managers
Business Analysts
Business Architects
CIOs and CTOs
Data Architects
Enterprise Architects
I.T. strategists, senior business analysts
Information Architects
Infrastructure Architects
IT Architects
Others responsible for change programs
Program Managers
Project Managers
Security Architects and Technology Vendors
Solution Architects
System Integrators
Technology Architects
When you complete this course, you will receive a Certification of Completion upon request. This Certificate is not the same as the ArchiMate® 3 Level 1 Certification. To achieve certification, you must schedule, complete, and pass the Level 1 and Level 2 Certification Examinations.

Students can book their exams through http://www.pearsonvue.com/theopengroup/. EA Principals stands by to help students schedule their exams, should they need help. 

A 100% refund, minus a 5% processing fee, will be given to students who drop or withdraw from the EA Principals, Inc. class no later than the 21st day prior to the announced scheduled start date. No refund will be given within 21 days of the published start date. Students missing a portion of a class, due to emergencies or unforeseen circumstances, will be able to attend the next class on the same topic for the days missed, without additional fee. Students need not re-register; however, they must notify EA Principals, Inc. (by email or telephone), so the registration fee for the makeup class can be waived and class logistics provided.
 
Note: This refund policy does not apply if using special discount codes that have “no refund” specified in the usage instructions.

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