3. Business IT Architecture Fundamental (BITAF)

Up to 70%* Course Funding Available for Singapore Citizens and PRs.
Balance fees are payable/claimable using SkillsFuture Credits (up to S$1,000) & NTUC UTAP (up to S$500).
- For more information, please refer to Funding Details tab

Business IT Architecture Fundamentals (BITAF), an Iasa foundation-level course, is one of our most popular, heavily-subscribed courses. The materials covered are based on IASA’s Business Technology Architecture Body of Knowledge (BTABoK) The BTABoK is a public archive of IT Architecture best practices, skills and knowledge developed from the experience of individual and corporate members of Iasa, the world’s largest association of IT Architecture professionals.

In a nutshell, BITAF is akin to Enterprise Architecture for Dummies. Combining the best practices of Architecting Business with IT and Business Requirement Architecture, this course demonstrates the key benefits and strategic values of integrating IT Architecture into a business.

You will be armed with ready answers to such questions: Why do we do the things we do in Business Architecture? What are the benefits? How can IT minimise costs and maximise profits? How to communicate the right business requirements to engage the stakeholders?

A side note on the difference between BITAF and Architecture Core (AC):
Architecture Core (AC) is a more advanced course that takes a more in-depth look at the topics covered in BITAF. From our experience, it is not uncommon for students who skipped BITAF (especially those from a non-technical background) to struggle with certain concepts covered in AC training. Successful prior completion of BITAF is certain to smooth the passage through AC training and the CITA-F exam.

DURATION: 3 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: 20 multiple-choice questions and 4 written tests in 90 minutes

ATTENDANCE: Meet a minimum attendance of 75%

MODE OF TRAINING: Classroom / Synchronous e-learning

CERTIFICATION: Certificate of Fundamental Understanding in Aligning IT with Business.

Training Benefits

In 3 days you will get well-acquainted with all the important concepts of Business IT integration. Learn their jargon, then fit in and work effectively with Business and IT teams.

Become savvy in Enterprise Architecture with the skill sets to:

Perform IT Architecture Return on Investment (ITA-ROI) modelling on IT initiatives, which would allow stakeholders to identify, justify and convey positive technology values to the business.
Maximise business values and profits and productivity with IT, and deliver strategic values to both business operations and stakeholders.
Understand IT Architecture management structure and how it can be transformed into value-centric initiatives.
Identify Business IT Architecture best practices that can be effectively adopted into current business practices.
Match business needs and wants accurately using Business Requirement Architecture, a proven technique for both business and IT teams.
Produce accurate Business Requirement artefacts for serving as a common communication platform for IT initiatives targeting multiple stakeholders from both business and IT teams.

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

This course requires no prior knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, so enrol in Business IT Architecture Fundamentals (BITAF) to satisfy your curiosity about Enterprise Architecture or to kick start a career in this field!

More specifically, BITAF is for those who are stakeholders in IT projects/initiatives from both IT and business sides.

They include:

All technology project stakeholders (IT and Business teams).
Transformation Office team members.
IT Consultants, Business Consultants.
Those involved in preparing tenders (RFP, RFQ, and RFI).
Project Management Office team members.
Business/Information/Infrastructure/Software/Solution Architects.
Business Analysts, System Analysts and Consultants.

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 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

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