BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture

Want to take the next step in your career as a solution architect or enterprise architect? Many organisations are missing the architecture skills to deliver their objectives – in fact, 28% of IT leaders say they’ve got a skills shortage in enterprise architecture. So, if you want to succeed, you’ll need to demonstrate that you’ve got the skills to drive your organisation's architecture strategy.

The BCS Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solutions Architecture was designed with major employers, having identified their real-life skills gaps. In this Enterprise and Solutions Architecture course, you’ll explore how architecture links to an organisation’s strategy, mission, vision and purpose, and how it relates to each area of the business. You’ll learn to tailor solutions to different stakeholder needs, influence senior leaders, and present a strong business case. The course lets you apply your practical knowledge, giving you confidence that you can put your learning into practice straight away. Plus, you’ll build new skills to boost your earning potential and prepare you for your next opportunity.

Learners require one of the following to take this course:
• BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains
• TOGAF® EA Foundation and Practitioner Program: Level 2
• TOGAF® EA Foundation and Practitioner Program: Combined Level 1 & 2

You should also have at least three years’ experience in information systems or IT, including some involvement with architecture.

Recommended reading for any learner undertaking this certification is detailed below:
• Title – Solution Architecture Foundations
• Author – Mark Lovatt
• Publisher – BCS
• Publication Date – 2021

This certification is assessed through an online interview, learners are required to book this separately from the course. The format is as follows:
• Interview with scenario-based questioning
• 50 minutes
• Supervised
• No materials can be taken into the examination room
• 65% pass mark
• Online proctored