How to become an Enterprise Architect
The complete guide to building a career as an Enterprise Architect
If you want to become an Enterprise Architect - then this course is for you.
The course has been designed for people from any background. It covers common questions that I've received in many years of coaching and mentoring people as they became enterprise architects.
The course will take you through a number of important steps to assess your existing skills and experience and help you plot the fast path to become an Enterprise Architect.
There are practical worksheets to guide you, and plenty of practical tips and recommendations to boost your career.
The course was developed by Roger Evernden - an enterprise architect since 1984. Roger has spent many years providing training, mentoring and coaching to help people like you become enterprise architects.
Roger Evernden
Welcome to the course
FREE PREVIEWAbout your tutor - Roger Evernden
FREE PREVIEWLearning objectives and outcomes
FREE PREVIEWHow to use the course and resources
Section overview
FREE PREVIEWWhat is "Enterprise Architecture"?
FREE PREVIEWWhat is an "enterprise"?
FREE PREVIEWArchitecture, Process, Discipline, and Description
Enterprise Architecture isn't optional
What is your own, 15-second definition of "Enterprise Architecture"?
Why is there some disagreement about the role of the Enterprise Architect?
What does an enterprise architect do?
Key tasks for an enterprise architect
FREE PREVIEWThink about what an enterprise architect does
What are the different architecture roles?
Thinking about your architectural role 1
Which enterprise architecture role suits you best?
Thinking about your architectural role 2
Is Enterprise Architect the job for you?
WORKSHEET - Which type of architecture role suits you best?
Section overview
What are the benefits in being an Enterprise Architect?
What are the disadvantages to being an Enterprise Architect?
Worksheet - what do you want to get from being an Enterprise Architect?
What skills does an enterprise architect need?
Architecture, Description, Process, Discipline
An outline of the discipline of Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Architecture as a discipline
A brief overview of enterprise architecture techniques
What personality does an enterprise architect need - introduction
Who are you?
What experience and background does an Enterprise Architect have?
Create your own skills framework
How to use the skills worksheet
WORKSHEET: Assess your own skills and experience
How can you leverage your existing skills and experience?
Update your CV
Explore the architecture aspect
Get connected with other architects
Immerse yourself in architectural thinking
Get involved in architecture initiatives
Find a mentor or coach
Plan your career path
How to gain knowledge skills and experience
On the job
Using a mentor or coach
From training courses
From books
On the internet
From seminars workshops and conferences
From case studies
What is your action plan and career path - section overview
How to plot your career path to becoming a successful Enterprise Architect
Things to include in your action plan
Developing your career roadmap
Developing a detailed career plan
WORKSHEET:Creating a fast path to Enterprise Architect
Creating an Enterprise Architecture Profile
Using LinkedIn to generate a CV
Write, or update, your profile and CV
How to build a portfolio of success stories
Rehearsing through focused scenarios
Write it down! Rehearse!
Remember - it's not all architecture! Politics, priorities, and people matter
Congratulations!
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