"It
was great attending the Architecture workshop. It
was really one of the most inter-esting and intense
workshop on software architecture I have attended.
Congra- tulation for achieving it and making it available
to software community. This will enable to move up
in the ladder of Zachman model "
iCMG Education Service Group offers Software Architecture certification programs to impart competency for system envisioning, business modeling, technology selection, system specification and software process facilitation.
This unique program evaluates the software architect's ability to specify overall software requirements, define system level design decisions and plan complex systems and implementation processes.
All the testing and certifications are administered with strict quality controls.
Why iCMG Architecture Certification?
Goal: Investment
protection
To serve and protect the organization’s interest towards Architecture driven IT investments.
Team vs
Individuals
This unique program evaluates the team of IT architects/ designers ability to plan complex systems and implementation processes.
Independent
& impartial
Not influenced by frameworks or technologies unlike (TOGAF, process centric), SUN (J2EE centric), MS (.NET) etc
Best of Breed
Combines best of knowledge based on standards bodies such as OMG, Open Group; Architecture Forums (aEA, GEAO), Zachman Inc
Key Focus
(10 skills + Domain
applicability)
IT Architecture certification programs to impart competency for business modeling, system envisioning, technology selection, system specification, and software process facilitation.
iCMG Architecture Certification vs Other prevailing certifications
Key Areas
iCMG Architecture Certification
Other Architecture Certifications
Architecture Frameworks
Yes
Yes
Architecture Development Process
Yes
Yes
Modeling specification such as UML 2.0, BPMN etc.
Yes
No
Component Programming Model such as standard EJB, CCM, .NET
Fig - Comparing performance
among architecture team members
Sample Architecture Skill Governance Chart (team)
Here, is a sample architecture skill matrix of the team members. The skill governance program is very critical to ensure that those team members who doesn't qualify gets continuous mentoring and help to prepare themselves
Certification Process
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Tier I Certification - First, the participants have to complete the Architecture course. After completion of the course, the student can register for certification and take up a 2 hour online test.
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Tier II Certification - The participants have to take 2 hour online test, followed by working on a case study. The results of the case study have to be presented to the evaluation team.
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The key steps in certification process as described below
Note: The test schedule needs to be worked out with the co-ordinator.
case
studies
Defining
ROI on architecture. (Align Business ROI with Technology
ROI
Mapping
of Performance Metrics
from the Technology to the Business Outcomes
How
to apply Zachman & RM-ODP frameworks and how to
use them in your enterprise
Applying
RUP/UML Models with Zachman RM-ODP & TOGAF
Product
Line Architecture, COTS selection and component assembly
Component
Modeling with UML2.0
for Business domains
Use
MDA for developing architecture models, model-to-model
transformation and model-to-code generation.
Deployment
architecture using distributed clustering, fail-over,
load-balancing for large-scale business applications
The
process and role of Architecture
in a SEI-CMM enterprise and strategy to introduce
architecture team
Legacy
transformation and defining product vision and rationalization
Enterprise
SOA initiatives for mid-size
to large enterprises
