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Enterprise IT Architecture Fundamentals

IT & Cloud · Self-paced course

Enterprise IT Architecture Fundamentals

Learn the frameworks, layers and documents enterprise architects use to align IT systems with business strategy.

$97

One-time payment · Self-paced course · 6 modules · 12 lessons

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What this is

Build a strong foundation in enterprise architecture frameworks, design principles, and how to align IT systems with business strategy.

The course gives a working foundation in common frameworks and practices. It is not official TOGAF training and does not award any certification.

What you will be able to do

  • TOGAF and Zachman enterprise architecture frameworks
  • Business, application, data, and technology layers
  • Architecture decision records (ADRs)
  • IT governance and portfolio management
  • Stakeholder communication and architecture diagrams
  • Roadmap development and technology lifecycle planning

The curriculum

Module 1

Architecture frameworks

  1. What TOGAF and Zachman offerFree preview
  2. Choosing a lightweight approach
Module 2

The four layers

  1. Business and application layers
  2. Data and technology layers
Module 3

Architecture decision records

  1. Why decisions need records
  2. Writing a good ADR
Module 4

Governance and portfolio

  1. IT governance basics
  2. Managing an application portfolio
Module 5

Communicating architecture

  1. Stakeholder mapping
  2. Diagrams people understand
Module 6

Roadmaps and lifecycle

  1. Technology lifecycle planning
  2. Building a roadmap
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This is for you if…

  • You are moving into an architecture or senior technical role
  • You want to connect technology decisions to business goals
  • You need to produce clearer diagrams and decision records
  • You work with portfolios of systems and want a structured view

What you get

  • Lifetime access to all 12 lessons across 6 modules
  • Self-paced lessons you can start, pause and revisit on any device
  • A practical action step in each module to apply what you learn
  • A free preview lesson so you can check the approach before you buy
  • Coverage by our 30-day refund policy if the course is not right for you

Questions

Do I get a certification, licence or credential?

No. This course does not award any certification, licence or professional credential, and it is not accredited by any body. It is an educational course only.

Do I need any experience?

No formal experience is required unless noted above. Read the free preview lesson and the ‘This is for you if…’ list to check the level is right for you.

How do I get access?

Checkout is handled securely by Stripe. Access details are sent to the email address you use at checkout.

How long do I have access?

Access does not expire. The course is self-paced, so you can work through it on your own schedule.

What if it isn’t right for me?

Purchases are covered by our refund policy. Please read it before buying.

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$97 · one-time payment

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