IT Architecture Modelling using ArchiMate 3

• Understand the latest ArchiMate 3 specification, so its notation can be used to effectively describe architecture.
• Use an enterprise architecting tool to work through a comprehensive architecture example, in order to get a practical insight into how the notation is used.
• Prepare for the exam.

Those in the following roles could make full use of this language:

• Practicing Architects at all Layers: Business, Applications, Data and Technology/Infrastructure
• Business Analysts and Modellers
• System designers
• Software engineers
• Infrastructure engineers

Please note: at this time, this course is being delivered virtually using Webex Technology.

• As such all Learners must be able to download and install the “Archi” modelling software that is used extensively on the course.
• Additionally the exam is now to taken separately to the course, using the remote proctoring services of Pearson VUE which enables the exam to be taken at home.
• To address these impacts we can offer delegates unable to download software, a browser-driven virtual (cloud-based) environment which enables software to be downloaded and used throughout the course.
• The time set aside for delegates to do exams on the last day of the course is replaced by useful practical exercises to help delegates improve their understanding of the notation.

Language Introduction

Introduction to the main ideas and principles behind the notation. Includes understanding key metamodels and frameworks and the main kinds of elements and relationships.

Normally after this session the trainer will facilitate a session with delegates exploring how to use ArchiMate in the context of an Enterprise Architecture, using the tool “Archi”.

Relationships

Relationships are a fundamental part of modelling. In our pre-course reading a special “Relationship Primer” document is provided to introduce delegates to the concepts. Then this section completes the task by explaining how each relationship is used.

Motivation and Strategy *

The QA course groups these aspects together as the “Context” to a system. Gathering such information is crucial to enabling the architecture to address the business needs. Each contextual item is discussed, with examples of use.

Architecture Layers (including Physical) *

The main body of the course covers this subject. Delegates will be taken through all the different layers, discussing each element, how it is used, with examples.

Implementation and Migration *

In this session we explore how architects can create plans to both migrate and implement their architecture.

Viewpoints

This topic is one of the most important in architecture. How an architect effectively describes architecture, to address the concerns of stakeholders, is a critical skill. In this session the international standard ISO42010 is reviewed, with details on how it has been implemented in ArchiMate.

Adapting ArchiMate

• Short section looking at how the notation can be adapted to reflect further architectural concepts not covered in the specification.

Exam

This is to be taken after your course within the voucher validity, with delegates linking in to Pearson Vue to do the Foundation and Practitioner exam.

^*All sections shown with this asterisk include practical work, with delegates creating a model using the knowledge they have just acquired.