ArchiMate ® 3 Practitioner - eLearning (exam included)

ArchiMate® 3 Practitioner - eLearning (exam included)

Course Description

The ArchiMate® Certification for People Program is an education and certification initiative that supports the use of the ArchiMate modelling language, ensuring that individuals are well-versed in this visual modelling language.

The ArchiMate Specification, which is a standard of The Open Group, establishes an open and independent modelling language for Enterprise Architecture that receives support from various tool vendors and consulting firms.

The ArchiMate language empowers Enterprise Architects to effectively describe, analyse, and visualize the interactions between business domains in a clear manner. Utilizing the ArchiMate language provides users with the advantage of having a common language for the description of the construction and operation of business processes, organizational structures, information flows, IT systems, and technical infrastructure.

What will you learn?

• Understanding of the concepts, language structure, and relationships within the framework.
• Methods to effectively apply the Business, Application, and Technology layers.
• Knowledge of elements concerning motivation, strategy, implementation, migration, and tangible resources.
• Insights on how the framework addresses stakeholder concerns.
• Exploration of cross-layer dependencies that connect businesses, applications, and technology.
• Strategies to adapt the ArchiMate language for specific projects and organizational needs.
• All the preparation needed to complete and succeed in the ArchiMate 3 Part 1 and Part 2 exams.

Key Features

• Course material are in English
• Provided by GEL. Accredited by The Open Group
• Course duration: 20+ hours
• 12 months access to the eLearning platform (works on mobile devices)
• Quizzes and exam practice
• Full tutor support
• Exam vouchers included for ArchiMate® 3 Part 1 and Part 2 Exams
• One free resit / re-exam
• Completion of training certification

Target Audience

• Individuals seeking a hands-on understanding of the ArchiMate modelling language, version 3.2.
• People tasked with creating enterprise architecture artifacts and diagrams utilizing ArchiMate language notation.
• Organizations looking to enhance the effectiveness and clarity of their enterprise architecture processes.
• Anyone aiming to obtain ArchiMate 3 certification to validate their practical knowledge of the modelling language.
• Participants eager to successfully complete the ArchiMate Foundation and ArchiMate Practitioner exams in a streamlined manner.

Why take this course?

• ArchiMate 3 is a widely recognized standard for enterprise architecture modelling.
• Improvements over ArchiMate 3.1 include additional strategic elements, a greater emphasis on physical resources, improved user experience, and more.
• This tool is extremely beneficial when integrated with enterprise architecture frameworks like the TOGAF® standard.
• This ArchiMate online course includes a practice exam simulator, frequent assessment checks, and access to qualified support staff to assist students in exam preparation.
• The course materials were developed in collaboration with highly skilled and experienced ArchiMate practitioners.
• We reduce the cost of ArchiMate certification by providing every student with a FREE exam voucher, including a free resit.
• Taking both ArchiMate exams consecutively proves to be more cost-effective and efficient than pursuing them through separate courses.
• Students gain 12 months of access, expert tutor support, a FREE exam voucher, and a FREE resit (terms and condition apply, see FAQ bellow)
• This ArchiMate® 3 Practitioner course is accredited by The Open Group

Syllabus

Module 0: Welcome to ArchiMate 3 Practitioner

This module provides an introduction to the course, detailing its main features, learning plan, aims, objectives, and overall structure. It includes a range of resources such as a diagram pack, tables pack, examples pack, and a comprehensive course guide that contains the syllabus, exam information, and frequently asked questions about the ArchiMate 3 Practitioner certification.

Module 1: Basic concepts and terminology

Introduces the ArchiMate 3 standard, version 3.2, outlining its objectives, providing a brief overview, and explaining the key terminology used throughout the standard.

Module 2: Language Structure

Explores the structure of the ArchiMate modelling language, including its top-level structure, the concept of layering, and the ArchiMate Core Framework and Full Framework.

Module 3: Generic Metamodel

Describes the structure and key elements of the ArchiMate generic metamodel, providing a foundational understanding for deeper exploration in subsequent modules.

Module 4: Relationships and Relationship Connectors

Details the core set of relationships defined within the ArchiMate language and how these connectors are used to denote interactions and alignments between elements.

Module 5: Motivation Modeling

Discusses the concepts used to express the underlying motivation for an architecture, enriched with practical examples.

Module 6: Strategy Layer

Focuses on elements for modelling the enterprise at a strategic level, including essential models and examples to illustrate strategic planning and alignment.

Module 7: Business Layer

Covers the definition and usage of the Business Layer elements within ArchiMate, providing examples to show practical application.

Module 8: Application Layer

Examines the Application Layer of the ArchiMate framework, detailing how these elements are defined and used, complemented by relevant examples.

Module 9: Technology Layer

Explores the Technology Layer elements, describing their definition and practical usage within the context of IT architecture.

Module 10: Relationships, and Implementation and Migration

Discusses the relationships between different layers of the ArchiMate language and introduces elements used to express the implementation and migration aspects of an architecture, such as projects, programs, plateaus, and gaps.

Module 11: Viewpoint Mechanism and Language Customization

Describes the ArchiMate viewpoint mechanism and explores how to customize the ArchiMate language for specialized or domain-specific applications.

Module 12: Practice exams

Contains two practice tests provided by The Open Group, designed to prepare participants for the ArchiMate 3 Part 1 and Part 2 exams by testing their knowledge and understanding of the course content.

Module 13: ArchiMate 3 Practitioner wrap-up

Provides essential information on how to book the certification exam and introduces additional courses that may be of interest. This module ensures participants are well-prepared for certification and further learning opportunities.

Exam Information

Pearson Vue is the designated certification exam provider for TOGAF®, IT4IT®, and ArchiMate®, operating a global network of testing centres for exams.

Concerned about the costs of ArchiMate certification? This course includes a FREE exam voucher, valid for 12 months, plus an opportunity for a free resit.

In the ArchiMate 3 program, candidates must undertake the Part 1 and Part 2 exams separately as there is no combined test available.

Voucher requests are usually handled within two business days, though it may take up to five. Remember to request your exam voucher within the validity period of your course access, starting from the purchase date.

ArchiMate 3 Part 1 exam

• Format: Multiple-choice exam with 40 questions
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Passing Score: 60%, requiring a minimum of 24 correct answers out of 40
• Exam Conditions: Closed-book; no external resources or materials are allowed during the exam

ArchiMate 3 Part 2 exam

• Format: Multiple-choice exam with 8 questions.
• Duration: 90 minutes.
• Scoring System:
• Five points for each correct answer.
• Three points for each second-best answer.
• One point for each third-best answer.
• Zero points for distractor (incorrect) answers.
• Passing Score: 65%, requiring a minimum of 26 points out of 40 to pass.
• Exam Conditions: Open book, allowing the use of external resources and materials during the exam.