BCS Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture

BCS Foundation and Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture Outline

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 
   

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture Training Course Syllabus 

Module 1: Architecture Domains and Frameworks  

• Role of Architecture in an Organisation  

• Different Architecture Domains and the Relationships Between Them  

• Key Architecture Frameworks  

• How are Industry Standards Relevant to Architecture? 
   

Module 2: Architecture and the Organisation  

• Role of Architecture to Other Business Areas  

• Discuss Use of the Business Change Lifecycle as an Input for Architecture  

• Business Needs and the Intended Solution 
   

Module 3: Professionalism in Architecture  

• Compliance with Professional Standards  

• Types of Stakeholders  

• Explain Specific Stakeholder Needs  

• How to Influence Others?  

• Apply a Practical Customer Focus  

• Roles and Dynamics of a Successful Team  

• Social, Ethical and Economic Concerns to the Role of an Architect
   

Module 4: Corporate Governance  

• Corporate Governance and the Impact it has on the Role of an Architect  

• Key Architecture Governance Concepts, Roles, and Artefacts  

• Importance of Risk Management to the Role of an Architect
   

Module 5: Architectural Process, Tools, and Vision  

• Practical Application of the Solution Architecture Framework  

• Three Varieties of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)  

• Design of a Target Solution Architecture  

• Use of Common Architecture Models  

• Use of Common Information Systems Modelling Techniques  

• Different Types of Business Requirements  

• Method of Preparing a Gap Analysis  

• Business Case for Presentation
   

Module 6: Quality Assurance  

• Use of a Range of Quality Assurance Tools or Techniques  

• Principle of Separation of Concerns (Soc)  

• Explain Change Management Tools and Processes  

• Opportunities for Continuous Improvement 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course focuses on developing the skills needed to analyse, design, and optimise enterprise architecture within dynamic business settings. Through practical frameworks and real-world applications, it strengthens your capability to support and shape successful architectural strategies. 

• Learn the key concepts, domains, and terminology of enterprise architecture 

• Learn to apply architectural frameworks like TOGAF and Zachman 

• Learn to analyse business requirements and translate them into architectural solutions 

• Learn to evaluate architectural options and make informed design decisions 

• Learn to communicate architecture effectively to stakeholders across the organisation 

• Learn how to align architectural practices with strategic business goals

BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture Exam Information 

This course includes the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture exam and fully prepares you for it. The exam follows this format: 

• Duration: 1 hour 

• Type: Closed book 

• Questions: 40 multiple choice questions based on a case study 

• Pass Mark: 65% (26/40)