EA Learning's Applied Business Architecture, Version 8 course equips participants with practical skills in business architecture, bridging strategy and execution to align organisational goals. This course is endorsed by the International Institute of Business Analysis™ (IIBA®) and is eligible for 24 PD Hours / CDUs.
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Business Analysis Applied Business Architecture
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Course overview
Build alignment between strategy and operations
This 3-day live virtual classroom course offers hands-on training in applied business architecture, enabling professionals to implement frameworks that align strategies with organisational structures for effective change.
Learning objectives
- Create a business motivation model to structure strategic thinking
- Create a business model canvas to conceptualise strategic business models
- Create a business capability model
- Use a capability-based planning approach to shape and operationalise strategy
- Identify key stakeholders and their concerns, and address those concerns
- Summarise ways to engage with stakeholders through strategic planning
- Summarise business modelling techniques and artefacts
- Use a business capability model for strategic analysis
- Create a simple transition plan to stage strategic execution
- Present a narrative to an executive audience, illustrating strategic advice
What you'll learn
Through storytelling, business modelling and visualisations, gain a comprehensive understanding of how to apply business architecture concepts and techniques. Address typical business questions and challenges using narrative techniques, critical thinking, design thinking, and architectural thinking.
Getting started
Discover the evolving role and responsibilities of business architects. Gain insights into the practical applications of business architecture and how it serves as a linchpin for driving organisational change and innovation.
Business modelling and strategic planning
Understand how to create clear and structured business models of your organisation. Explore the critical link between business architecture and strategic planning. Learn how to use the Business Model Canvas to dissect and innovate business models.
Value mapping
Understand the concept of value disciplines and how they are the fundamental building blocks for delivering value to customers. Explore the concept of value chains and learn how to identify, optimise, and transform your value chain to meet strategic objectives. Craft compelling value propositions that resonate with your customers.
Capability mapping and strategic analysis
Understand the pivotal role of capabilities in creating and delivering value. Use overlays to assess your current state and identify areas for improvement. Identify strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that can shape your future direction. Understand how capability maturity impacts your ability to deliver value effectively. Explore strategies for identifying and addressing pain points within your organisation.
Case study analysis
At several points during the course, you’ll get the chance to apply the theory you’ve learned to case studies that exemplify the dynamic nature of business architecture.
What's included
- 3 days of instructor-led training in a live virtual classroom setting
- Course materials
FAQs
Giving you the confidence and skills to drive transformative change, this course offers a unique blend of foundational knowledge, practical application, and active engagement with real-world experts.
What is business architecture?
Business architecture aligns organisational strategies with operational frameworks by mapping processes, value streams, and goals to create a cohesive structure that drives efficiency, agility, and effective decision-making.
How will this course support my career progression?
This course provides practical tools to implement business architecture frameworks, aligning strategies with operations. It positions you as a professional capable of driving organisational improvements and achieving impactful business outcomes, advancing your career prospects.
How is this course delivered?
This course is delivered through three days of instructor-led training in a virtual classroom setting. Our virtual courses provide the personal teaching experience of a classroom with the ease and flexibility of a virtual environment. All the benefits, without the travel!
What our customers say
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