BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains

• Educational Background: There are no specific educational prerequisites for this course, but a general understanding of IT systems and organisational processes will be beneficial. 

• Professional Experience: This course is ideal for professionals involved in architecture, IT strategy, or business process design, though prior experience is not mandatory. 

• Language Proficiency: A good command of English is recommended, as course materials and the BCS certification exam are conducted in English. 

• Develop Architecture Expertise: Gain a thorough understanding of foundational architecture concepts and domains. 

• Master Architecture Frameworks: Learn to apply frameworks to design and implement effective systems. 

• Enhance Governance and Compliance Skills: Acquire the ability to align architecture practices with industry standards and regulations. 

• Improve Stakeholder Communication: Build techniques to communicate architectural decisions effectively across all levels. 

The BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains is tailored for professionals seeking to build a strong foundation in architecture principles and achieve BCS certification. Below are the individuals who will benefit from this course:

• Enterprise Architects
• Solution Architects
• IT Strategy Managers
• Business Analysts
• System Designers
• Project Managers

Module 1: Fundamentals of Architecture

• Meaning and Levels of Architecture
• Various Subdomains of Enterprise Architecture and the Interactions Between Them
• Purpose and Role of Standards and Frameworks in Architecture
• Relevant Frameworks and Professional Standards Which Apply to Architecture
• Meaning and Objectives of Governance, Risk Management and Compliance
• Architect’s Contribution to a Business Case
• Purpose and Methods of Performing Gap Analysis
• Range of Drivers for Architecture
• Purpose and Use of an Architecture Description

Module 2: Business Architecture

• Meaning and Objectives of Business Architecture
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Business Architecture
• Key Activities Undertaken by a Business Architect
• Structure and Behaviour of a Business System

Module 3: Applications Architecture

• Meaning and Objectives of Applications Architecture
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Applications Architecture
• Key Activities Undertaken by an Applications Architect
• Use and Behaviour of Applications in a Business
• Purpose and Use of Cross-Reference Grids
• Different Kinds of Application

Module 4: Data Architecture

• Meaning and Objectives of Data Architecture
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Data Architecture
• Key Activities Undertaken by a Data Architect
• Differences Between Data and Information and How They are Used
• Data Structures Used by a Business and/or its Applications

Module 5: Infrastructure Architecture

• Meaning and Objectives of Infrastructure Architecture
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Infrastructure Architecture
• Key Activities Undertaken by an Infrastructure Architect

Module 6: Software Architecture

• Meaning and Objectives of Software Architecture
• Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Software Architecture
• Key Activities Undertaken by a Software Architect
• System Modelling Techniques
• Role of APIs in Software Architecture

Module 7: Security Architecture

• Identify the Meaning and Objectives of Security Architecture
• Describe the Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Security Architecture
• Describe the Key Activities Undertaken by a Security Architect
• Identify Legislation and Professional Standards Relevant to Security Architecture
• Identify the Key Concepts in Data Architecture Security
• Identify the Key Concepts in Applications Architecture Security
• Key Concepts in Infrastructure Architecture Security

Module 8: Solution Architecture

• Identify the Meaning and Objectives of Solution Architecture
• Describe the Key Artefacts Commonly Used in Solution Architecture
• Describe the Key Activities Undertaken by a Solution Architect
• Describe Different Types of Solution Requirements
• Explain the Purpose and Stages of the Solution Architecture Lifecycle
• Stakeholder Categories in Solution Architecture