IT Strategy and Architecture: Principles and Practices
£5600.00£4800.00
Why Choose this Training Course?
The ever-evolving technology landscape and increasing shareholder pressures are prompting top leaders and board members to reevaluate their business models and systems. While digitalisation and digital twins have permeated many business areas and systems, they have yet to realize their full potential in the area where they are expected to thrive the most, necessitating a rethink of IT Strategy & Architecture Principles and Practices.
This IT Strategy & Architecture Principles and Practices training course empowers leaders to tackle the challenge of integrating technology with business. It helps identify gaps between the IT function in terms of strategy, structure, people, processes, and technology, and the anticipated future organizational direction. The course also focuses on establishing a blueprint operational model and key deliverables on a roadmap to achieve these objectives.
This Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC) training course will cover:
An Overview of Enterprise Architecture
Models and Frameworks: An Overview and Consideration
Governance of IT and Enterprise Architecture
Aligning Business Challenges with Enterprise Solutions
Current Best Practices in Enterprise Architecture
Leveraging Digital Twins for Enterprise Architecture Improvement
Advancing into the Era of Digitalisation
What are the Goals?
By the conclusion of this Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC) training course, participants will have the capability to:
Understand Enterprise Architecture, its Strategic Aims, and Objectives
Align Commercial Drivers within the Enterprise with IT Enterprise Objectives
Evaluate the best model and framework for current requirements
Address governance and legal considerations appropriately
Comprehend the current state and future direction of Enterprise Architecture
Apply best management practices to mitigate commercial difficulties
Leverage digitalisation in IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture
Create digital twins of IT within the enterprise
Who is this Training Course for?
This Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC) training course is designed for senior executives, technical engineers and architects, business analysts, and individuals involved in technology, application development, and risk mitigation.
This Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC) training course is relevant to a wide range of professionals, including:
Technology Engineers, Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
Enterprise Architect Team Members
Business Analysts and Project Management Professionals
Portfolio Executives involved in infrastructure and application development
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC) training course will employ a diverse range of established adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension, and retention of the content presented. Participants will gain detailed knowledge through active participation in seminars, group discussions, and real-life case studies. The training delivery will encompass presentations, group syndicate investigations, software introductions, e-training manuals, and interactive seminars.
The Course Content
Day One: Introduction to Architecture and Architects
Architects and IT Architecture
Architecture and Strategy in Context
Architecture Domains and Challenges
Concepts behind Architecture Frameworks
User-Centric Focus
Day Two: Enterprise Architecture and Digitalization
Terms and Domains Defined
Enterprise Architecture Frameworks and Selection Principles
Interface, Governance, and Products for Enterprise Architectures
Implementing Digitalization in Enterprise Architecture
Key Considerations in Enterprise Architecture Management
Comparative Analysis of Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman Framework, RUP/EUP, DoDAF, MODAF, AGATE, FEAF, CEAF, NASCIO)
Day Three: Enterprise Architecture Concepts
Architecture Frameworks and Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture Principles and Practices
Current State vs. Future State Architecture
Concepts behind Gap Analysis
Challenges in Aligning Business and IT/Technology
The Diverse Landscape of Architecture Frameworks
Day Four: Information Architecture and Digital Twins
Modeling the Digital Twin of IT Architecture
Digital Twins in Industry
Tools for Data Management and Information Management
Approaches to Architecture (Business, System, and Technical)
Service-Oriented and Model Approach to Architecting
Design Completion and Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Integration Technologies, Middleware Platforms, and Architecture
Day Five: Driving the Future in IT Strategy
Aligning IT Requirements with Business Challenges
Creating Digital Twins for IoT
Regulatory Compliance and Legal Considerations
Simulating Customer Journeys and Interactions
The Impact of Digital Twins on Enterprise Architecture
Summary and Case Study
Format: On-site and Online
Language(s): English and Arabic
Duration: One Week
Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the program, participants will receive an Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC) Certificate of Completion.