Course Description:
Graduates of this course are prepared to lead the planning, development, and implementation of an enterprise architecture (EA) program to support organizational transformation. This course considers critical success factors for establishing an EA program, to include such factors as EA team competencies, communication mechanisms, leadership, and methodology and tool selection. Students explore various EA methodologies, with an emphasis on the Model-Driven Architecture (MDA) approach and related object-oriented modeling diagrams. The course explores various architectural frameworks, such as the DOD Architecture Framework (DODAF) and Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), challenging students to think critically about how to put theory into practice and the value of associated descriptive work products. Students gain hands-on experience in developing various static work products and the use of an EA repository-modeling tool. The course introduces leading-edge descriptive work products not associated with traditional architecture frameworks. Students are also exposed to analytics, both static and dynamic (simulation), to identify baseline and target opportunities in transforming the organization. This course builds upon fundamentals presented in the Enterprise Architectures for Leaders (ARC) course.  

Recommended Attendance:
The course is for middle to senior IT personnel and managers responsible for leading or overseeing enterprise architecture programs and projects. 

Prerequisite:
Enterprise Architectures for Leaders (ARC)

Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to develop an effective plan for an enterprise architecture project; select and create architectural views and products to satisfy an enterprise architecture project’s purpose and scope; and apply enterprise architecture products to analyze operational or business requirements and capabilities, identify optimal solutions, and determine transition strategies.