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 taken at the end of the course, 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.
