Business analysts, project managers, business change managers and anyone who requires a thorough introduction to business-related architectures. 

This training course on architecture concepts, introduces you to essential approaches and concepts involved in enterprise, business, data, applications, software and infrastructure architecture.

"This foundation certification provides an introduction to the main aims and concepts of architecture and explores the different subdomains of enterprise architecture." (BCS Syllabus)
Presented to you by one of the expert training consultants pictured below, each member of our Architecture Concepts training team brings their professional knowledge and experience to this training course.

Upon completion of the course, candidates will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

1. The meaning and purpose of architecture, and the different levels within it.
2. The various subdomains of enterprise architecture and their purpose.
3. The role of an architect, key activities undertaken, and key artefacts used in each subdomain.
4. Architecture frameworks and standards.
5. Stakeholders and their areas of architectural concern.
6. Current and future architecture states, and gap analysis.

BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains (a three-day course)
Course Content

Fundamentals of architecture: concepts

• Meaning and levels of architecture
• Sub-domains of enterprise architecture
• Architecture descriptions
• Role of the architect
• Gap analysis

Fundamentals of architecture: approaches 

• Architecture drivers
• Architecture standards and frameworks
• Governance, risk and compliance

Business architecture

• Objectives of business architecture
• Key artefacts
• Key activities
• Structure and behaviour of applications in a business

Applications Architecture

• Objectives of applications architecture
• Types of application
• Key artefacts
• Key activities
• Cross-referencing models with grids and matrices
• Structure and behaviour of applications in a business

Data architecture

• Data, information and metadata
• Data states and lifecycles
• Objectives of data architecture
• Key artefacts
• Key activities
• Structure and behaviour of a business system

Infrastructure architecture

• Objectives of infrastructure architecture
• Key artefacts
• Key activities

Software architecture

• Objectives of software architecture
• Key artefacts
• Key activities
• System modelling techniques
• APIs

Security architecture

• Objectives of security architecture
• Key concepts in data, applications and infrastructure architectures
• Key artefacts
• Key activities
• Legislation and professional standards

Solution architecture

• Objectives of solution architecture
• Key artefacts
• Key activities
• Solution requirements
• Solution architecture lifecycle
• Stakeholder categories

Applying architectures holistically

• Cross-referencing architecture
• Configuration management of architecture
• Realising architecture

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For virtual courses a printed copy of the latest edition of the comprehensive course manual will be sent to your home address in good time for the start of your course. Our delegates tell us that having access to a physical document is beneficial as both a reference document and for taking notes during the course. In addition, a link will be emailed to you to enable you to access an electronic copy of the same comprehensive manual for convenient future reference.

Yes. During this three-day course you’ll receive all the training you need to prepare for the BCS Foundation certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains examination.

For delegates attending a classroom or virtual classroom course, the exam is available remotely using the BCS online proctoring service. This exam consists of 40 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 26/40.

Business Architecture, which is an Analytical module in the BCS Advanced International Diploma in Business Analysis.

How do AssistKD’s virtual classroom courses work?

AssistKD’s virtual courses are conducted live and online in a ‘virtual’ classroom space via Microsoft Teams. 
On each day of the course, we ask delegates to log on in time for a 9am start. The courses end at 4.30pm. An hour is ring-fenced for lunch, but timings can vary.

Designed to be interactive, responsive and engaging, our virtual (live) courses are led by trainers who are experts in their fields, with real-life industry experience. 
The benefit of the virtual classroom is that delegates enjoy all the benefits of ‘in-real-time' training, but with no travel requirements or overnight stays. 

Regular comfort breaks, team exercises and break-out sessions keep delegates focused and reinforce learning. 
The courses allow learners to develop their professional toolkits.

Can you attend virtual classroom courses from outside the UK?

Yes, however you will be issued with a digital course manual in advance of the course, not a printed manual. 

When will I receive my joining instructions?

You will receive joining instructions two weeks before the start of your course. One week before the course you will receive detailed instructions on how to log on.

I am concerned about logging on, is there support available?

If you have concerns about logging on and your technology, it is best to address these prior to the day of the course. We can offer you a test call at a time that suits you. To request this please contact support@assistkd.com

I have additional needs, can they be accommodated?

Please provide us with full details of any additional needs in advance of the course so that we can work with you to accommodate them. Please contact enquiries@assistkd.com

When will I receive my course manual?

You will receive your course manual, in both printed and digital form, two weeks before the start of your course.

Can you accommodate a last-minute booking?

Yes, provided there is availability.

Do you offer discounted prices if I am taking more than one course?

Yes, please contact enquires@assistkd.com

What happens if I need to reschedule, do I have to pay twice?

If you need to reschedule, to avoid a cancellation fee please give 10 working days’ notice by contacting enquiries@assistkd.com.

Do the courses run on consecutive days?

Yes. Courses which last for more than one day are delivered on consecutive days from the start date indicated. These are on working days, during Monday to Friday.

Do you offer courses over the weekend?

Our virtual (live) classroom and face-to-face classroom courses run from Monday to Friday only.

Is the exam taken during the actual course?

No. The exam can be taken on a date and time of your choice. You will be provided with exam registration details before the start of your course. We recommend that you take the exam within two weeks of the end of your course, while the knowledge is fresh.

When will I receive my exam results and certificate?

Exams will be taken online you will find out your result immediately on completion. Then, approximately two weeks after the exam this will be confirmed via the BCS portal and you can print out your certificate.