This intensive 5-day course equips participants with both the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to succeed in enterprise and solution architecture roles.

Participants will explore core architecture domains, learn to align IT with business strategy, and gain hands-on experience presenting effective solutions.

By the end of the course, they’ll be able to engage stakeholders confidently, influence decision-makers, and apply architecture principles in real-world contexts—preparing them for certification and career advancement.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this course. It is accessible to anyone interested in understanding enterprise and solution architecture, regardless of prior experience.

To take the practitioner exam (paid for and booked separately) participants must first take the included foundation exam, unless they are already certified in the TOGAF ® EA Standard 9^th or 10^th edition at Practitioner Level (L2) which is accepted as an alternative.

Recommended reading for any learner undertaking this certification is detailed below:

Title – Solution Architecture Foundations
Author – Mark Lovatt
Publisher – BCS
Publication Date - 2021

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Those who have some architecture in IT experience and want to take their abilities to the next level.
Individuals involved in or transitioning into architecture roles, including enterprise, solution, and domain-specific architects.
It is also suitable for professionals seeking to broaden their knowledge of architecture domains or begin their certification journey in enterprise architecture.

We can organize this training at your preferred date and location.

What You Will Learn

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the core concepts, levels, and types of enterprise and solution architecture.
Recognise the strategic role of architecture in aligning IT with business goals.
Identify key architectural domains, activities, and artefacts.
Apply frameworks, tools, and techniques to develop and communicate architectural solutions.
Engage stakeholders effectively and demonstrate professional behaviours expected of an architect.
Implement governance and quality assurance in architectural practice.

Training Outline

Fundamentals of Architecture

Definition and levels of architecture
Sub-domains and their interactions
Role and need for architecture
Drivers: strategic, legal, problem-solving
Work products, views, and viewpoints

Frameworks & Standards

Architecture frameworks
Industry standards
Professional standards and ethics
Bodies of knowledge

Business Context & Organisational Alignment

Business architecture: definitions and artefacts
Business change lifecycle and high-level solution design
Role of architecture in the organisation
Stakeholder types and communication

Domain Deep-Dive – Applications & Data

Applications architecture: definitions, objectives, artefacts
Activities
Application types and APIs
Data architecture: definitions, objectives, artefacts
Data lifecycle

Domain Deep-Dive – Infrastructure & Software

Infrastructure architecture: objectives, artefacts
Software architecture: definitions, artefacts
Role of APIs and system modelling techniques

Domain Deep-Dive – Security & Solution Architecture

Security architecture: objectives, artefacts
Ongoing risk management and relevant legislation
Solution architecture: lifecycle stages and artefacts
Stakeholder mapping and requirement types
INVEST criteria and business case development
Building models

Architectural Governance & Quality

Governance, risk, and compliance (GRC): objectives, roles
Artefacts
Quality assurance tools and the Separation of Concerns (SoC) principle
Change management and continuous improvement
Gap analysis and team roles

Exams and Assessments

Foundation:

This course includes a BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains exam voucher. The exam is a one-hour, closed-book, multiple-choice assessment via remote proctor. Learners must schedule the exam to take place after the course. The exam voucher expires 12 months after confirmed attendance of the course.

Practitioner:

Please note: The online oral Practitioner exam is not conducted as part of this course and is not included in the stated course RRP.

If you require, QA can book this examination with the BCS on your behalf but please note that exams require a minimum of four weeks’ notice from the point of booking. Please contact your account manager for further information and exam costs.

This certification is assessed through an online interview, learners are required to book this separately from the course, Please Note the exam fee is not included in this course. The format is as follows:

Interview with scenario-based questioning
50 minutes
Supervised
No materials can be taken into the examination room
65% pass mark
Online proctored

Hands-On Learning

Participants will engage in interactive discussions, guided walkthroughs of architecture frameworks, and case-based examples.
The course blends theory with practical scenarios to help learners apply foundational architectural thinking in real-world contexts.
There are role play scenarios included to prepare participants for the oral practitioner examination.

Why Choose Us

Experience BCS Combined Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from anywhere in the world or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience BCS Combined Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture in a professional face-to-face classroom environment. Classroom Based training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class exclusively for your organization.

Delivery Method: Classroom Based
Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange BCS Combined Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

Delivery Method: Onsite
Participation Model: Private (In-house)
Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel internationally to deliver dedicated training programs at your preferred location.

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BCS Combined Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture Training