5. Architecture Core
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Up to 70%* Course Funding Available for Singapore Citizens and PRs.
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Balance fees are payable/claimable using SkillsFuture Credits (up to S$1,000) & NTUC UTAP (up to S$500).
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For more information, please refer to the Funding Details tab
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- Course Overview
- Training Benefits
- Funding Details
- Recommended For
- Training Facilities
- Registration Information and Policies
This IASA Architecture Core course will equip participants with the foundational knowledge of being an IT Architect and provide exposure on the right skills and tools required as EA/IT Architects. Understanding of the ‘Five Foundational Pillars’ will sharpen the holistic view of thinking outside the box in decision-making process as well as in solving business and technical issues. In addition, it will provide an appreciation and understanding of the value of IT initiatives in relation to the business capabilities and the significant success values of what an Architect can bring to the organisation. The course structure consists of highly practical real life scenarios that are illustrated into 17 highly intensive workshops.
The Architect Core course is the foundation skillsets level course based on Iasa’s Business Architecture Body of Knowledge (BTABoK). Throughout this training participants will be equipped with knowledge of appropriate tools, information, terminology and practical skills required for setting up an Enterprise Architecture Office (EAO), selecting and prioritising IT projects, assigning resources, and creating values to stakeholders.
DURATION: 4 Days (9am to 5pm)
CLASS SIZE: The recommended class size for this course is a maximum of 25 participants. The minimum class size is 5 participants.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY:
A practical-oriented training approach is used in the delivery of this course, which may include the following:
· Interactive Mini-Lecture
· Peer Sharing (Think-Pair-Share)
· Group Discussion & Presentation
· Reflective Practice
ASSESSMENT: 75 multiple-choice questions in 150 minutes
ATTENDANCE: Meet a minimum attendance of 75%
MODE OF TRAINING: Classroom / Synchronous e-learning
PREREQUISITES: None.
Note: Successful prior completion of Business ITArchitecture Fundamentals (BITAF) shall greatly assist your progress in this course.
Certification: CITA-F (Certified Information Technology Architect Foundation level) by lasa
ASSUMED ATTITUDES, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Participants are assumed to be able to:
· Read, write and speak English at WSQ WPL Level 6
· Manipulate numbers at WPN Level 6
· Communicate effectively and able to engage in classroom discussion
· Present effectively
Training Benefits
The participant, upon passing the exam, will earn the recognition of Iasa Foundation Certified (IFC). It is the first step in the Iasa certification path—up next is the Associate level.
Become an Enterprise Architect with the know-how to:
- Apply ITABoK skill sets to the creation of technology strategic values for the business with tangible IT Architecture return on investment (ITA-ROI) modelling technique.
- Apply the five core IT architecture skills from an IT Architecture perspective.
- Select and prioritise IT Architecture projects based on business cases.
- Create and review business cases based on tangible and intangible values.
- Assign projects to IT Architects based on IT prioritisation techniques.
- Create IT Architecture blueprint for both generic and specific IT Architecture based on views and viewpoints that address stakeholder’s concerns.
- Manage IT Architecture deliverables through stakeholder’s communication technique.
- Manage IT Architecture life cycle processes.
Funding Details
Self-Sponsored
1.1 IBF-STS (SELF-SPONSORED)
FUNDING VALIDITY PERIOD: 12 July, 2021 – 11 July, 2026
ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS
- Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, physically based in Singapore; and
- Successfully completed IBF-STS accredited course (including passing all relevant assessments and examinations).
1.2 SKILLSFUTURE CREDIT
- Singapore citizens aged 25 or above: initial S$ 1000 payable by SkillsFuture credit.
1.3 NTUC UTAP
- NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support funding up to $500 per individual each year, capped at 50% of unfunded course fees.
- UTAP funding support extension for the period of 1 April 2023 – 31 March 2025. (2 years).
- Paid-up union membership before course commencement, throughout the whole course duration, and at the point of claim.
- Course by training provider must be supported under UTAP, and training must commence within the supported period.
- The course must not be funded through company sponsorship or other types of funding
- Member must achieve a minimum of 75% attendance for each application and sat for all prescribed examination(s), if any.
- UTAP application must be submitted within 6 months after course completion
Company-Sponsored
1.1 IBF-STS (COMPANY-SPONSORED)
FUNDING VALIDITY PERIOD: 12 July, 2021 – 11 July, 2026
ELIGIBLE COMPANIES
- Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, physically based in Singapore; and
- Successfully completed IBF-STS accredited course (including passing all relevant assessments and examinations).
- Singapore-based Financial Institutions regulated by MAS (licensed or exempt from licensing by MAS)
- FinTech firms certified by Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)
Recommended For
The road to becoming an Enterprise Architect begins with Architecture Core (AC). Current domain IT professionals (software developers, network engineers etc.) with an eye toward future management positions in IT should enroll. Non-IT professionals would take this course to work more effectively with enterprise architects.
The above include:
- All Technology Stakeholders.
- Transformation Office Team Members.
- Project Management Office (PMO) Team Members.
- Software/ Business/ Information/ Infrastructure Architects.
- IT/ Project Managers.
- Business Analysts/ System Analysts/Consultants.
- Software Engineers/ Programmers.
- Database Administrators/ Database Designers.
- System Engineers/ Network Engineer.
Training Facilities
Designated fully-equipped rooms to support training delivery and conduct of assessment are as follows:
Training & Assessment Room 1
1 Irving Place, #05-05, The Commerze@Irving, S369546
Seating capacity: Up to 16 pax
Room is equipped with:
• Tables and Chairs
• Projector equipped with project screen
• Whiteboard
• Flip Chart Stand with Paper and Markers
• Air-Conditions
• Sufficient power points
• Adequate lighting
NOTE: Room is used for training delivery and conduct of assessment (Written Test & Written Assignment – Case Study)
Training & Assessment Room 2
1 Irving Place, #08-09, The Commerze@Irving, S369546
Seating capacity: Up to 25 pax
Room is equipped with:
• Tables and Chairs
• Projector equipped with project screen
• Whiteboard
• Flip Chart Stand with Paper and Markers
• Air-Conditions
• Sufficient power points
• Adequate lighting
NOTE: Room is used for training delivery and conduct of assessment (Written Test & Written Assignment – Case Study)
Registration Information and Policies
Please refer to this link https://atdsolution.com/registration-information-and-policies/ for the Registration Information and Policies
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Student Endorsements
Chief IT Architect
Composites Technology Research Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“Structured knowledge of EA roles. Framework and methodology in carrying out current role.”
IT Manager
IT Innovation
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“I was able to connect and link what I’ve learnt in the last 4 weeks. I was able to grasp holistic view of EA and specific tools.”
Business Analyst
IT Innovation
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“Business knowledge which I gained is matching with the course provided. CBA and ROI are potential knowledge to explain project situations to stakeholders.”
Solution Architect
Mesiniaga Berhad
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“(An) eye-opener. Enhanced the knowledge in Enterprise Architecture to the next level. The examples and case study provided in the material, as well as the workshops, give actual exposure to the real cases.”
Doctor
National Heart Institute
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
“It is an excellent experience that knits the skills together. The knowledge sharing has benefited me. I learnt new things, especially the finance and influencer parts.”