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http://enterprisearchitecturetraining.com/

http://www.enterprisearchitects.com/

https://online.ist.psu.edu/ea/

 

Welcome to Introduction to Enterprise Architecture!

Introduction to Enterprise Architecture (IST 497a) is a unique course development in conjunction with several leading corporations and industry associations. IST 497a is designed to be the first exposure to foundational enterprise architecture (EA) concepts and practices. The course sets the “common language” for EA discussions for professionals new to the EA field as well as functional business people, customers, suppliers, and others who desire an overview of enterprise architecture and the benefits it can bring to an organization. The course is not centered on a particular EA framework or methodology, but is designed to provide foundational knowledge and perspectives that apply to all organizations, regardless of the particular EA approach followed within the organization.

Students who complete this course will receive a certificate of completion from Penn State. Additional details may be obtained explaining how to register for and take an optional certification exam for a new industry certification associated with this course from the Open Group. Students may also earn graduate independent study credits toward the new online Master of Professional Studies Program in Enterprise Architecture at Penn State.

The course is a forty-hour, self-paced online educational program that provides access and interaction with a faculty member who was involved with the design and development of the course.

The course is organized into three main modules that consist of five to six supporting topics. These topics can be accessed via the Course Content link under the Lessons Tab in ANGEL. The first time you go to the course content page, you will need to log in with your Penn State ID. Once into the content, you can navigate it like a regular website. The activities for the course are located in ANGEL. Each topic has discussion activities and knowledge check questions. You can see the corresponding files in ANGEL.

Module 1: Introduction to Enterprise Architectural Concepts

This module introduces the foundational concepts behind enterprise architecture and discusses the business value that enterprise architecture brings to the organization. The module discusses the nature of complex organizations and provides an overview of the layers of the enterprise technology architecture.

Module 2: Initiating Enterprise Architecture

This module discusses fundamentals of planning for enterprise architecture initiatives, modeling the different layers of the enterprise, and building and maintaining an EA. The importance of governance and change management for EA success is also explored.

Module 3: Enterprise Architecture Implementation

This module discusses topics related to successful EA implementation. The importance of leadership and effective decision making to the success of EA is explored as well as the composition and management of the EA project team. Factors that influence the success of EA in an organization are discussed as well as concepts and issues surrounding the measurement of EA value and risk identification and analysis for EA initiatives. The module concludes with a comparison of popular EA frameworks and a discussion of “hybrid” EA frameworks.

We wrap up the course with an overview of the EA profession and future trends. We hope you enjoy the course!