CITA-A – Solution Architect Certification

A Solutions Architect is an expert in many categories. They should have hands-on experience in multiple industries and across several disciplines. They can master a variety of hardware platforms including mainframes, distributed platforms, desktops, and mobile devices. Akin to that, they should also possess skill and understanding of a variety of Operating Systems. A broad and deep understanding of Databases is also required.


Who Should Attend?

Previous course attendees have included CIOs, CTO’s, Enterprise Architects along with Architects and Senior Technologists from different disciplines including Software, Infrastructure, Information Security and Business.

Prerequisites – Minimum: Knowledge of the IT Body of Knowledge (ITABoK). Business Technology Strategy pre-work materials included if registering as an individual online (Corporate plans may differ).

What previous students say

“Very enjoyable course, detailed well the disciplines of IT architecture.”


What is Covered by the Course?

  • Module 00: Architect Core & Business, Technology & Strategy Review
  • Module 01: The Solution Architect & Lifecycle 
  • Module 02: Business Architecture 
  • Module 03: The Solution Architect & Lifecycle
  • Module 04: The Information Architecture 
  • Module 05: The Software Architecture 
  • Module 06: The Infrastructure Architecture 
  • Module 07: The Solution Architecture 
  • Solution Architecture Workshops 
  • Special Topic – Architecture for the Cloud

Benefits

Each day the course instructor will guide students through understanding the deliverables and strategy for Solution architects as well as the recommended best practices for delivering a solution architecture of value. 

Students will progress through instructor and student led discussions, hands-on workshops, and industry case studies. Develop solution architecture for midsize to large projects.

  • Understand the 4 primary aspects of solution architecture and work with critical stakeholders to deliver them
  • Function within the team throughout project life cycles to ensure appropriate technology strategy delivery
  • Deliver solutions regularly based on sound value management techniques
  • Manage stakeholders and key team members expectations and communications strategy 

How Do I Register?

Please use the link below to register for this course.