BCS - Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains

Duration

Duration:

Just 2 Days

Method

Method:

Classroom / Online / Hybrid

Next date

Next date:

10/2/2025 (Monday)

Overview

On this accelerated BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains course, you will expand your knowledge and skills by exploring architecture concepts, processes and techniques – independently of any specific framework.

Upon completion of the course you will be able to understand:

  • The meaning of ‘architecture’ and the different levels within it;
  • Different kinds of architecture and the roles architects play in the IT / IS industry;
  • The business context, and the importance of business-IT alignment;
  • Architecture precursors: goals, directives and constraints;
  • Architecture development process and description frameworks;
  • The various subdomains of enterprise and solutions architecture and their purpose;
  • The key activities undertaken in each subdomain and the related artefacts.

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology you’ll certify at twice the speed of traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

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Audience

This course is ideal for anyone who is involved in any aspect of enterprise and solution architecture, including those who are new-to-role.

Four reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

  1. You'll be trained and certified faster. Learn more on this 2-day accelerated course. You'll get at least 12 hours a day of quality learning time in a distraction-free environment
  2. Your course is all-inclusive. One simple price covers all course materials, exams, accommodation and meals – so you can focus on learning
  3. Pass first time or train again for free. Your expert instructor will deliver our unique accelerated learning methods, allowing you to learn faster and be in the best possible position to pass first time. In the unlikely event that you don't, it's covered by your Certification Guarantee
  4. Study with an award-winning training provider. We've won the Learning and Performance Institute's "Training Company of the Year" three times. Firebrand is your fastest way to learn, with 134.561 students saving more than one million hours since 2001

Curriculum

BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains

Fundamentals of Architecture (25%)

  • Identify the meaning and levels of architecture.
  • Identify the various subdomains of enterprise architecture and the interactions between them.
  • Explain the purpose and role of standards and frameworks in architecture.
  • Identify relevant frameworks and professional standards which apply to architecture.
  • Explain the meaning and objectives of governance, risk management and compliance.
  • Describe an architect’s contribution to a business case.
  • Explain the purpose and methods of performing gap analysis.
  • Describe a range of drivers for architecture.
  • Describe the purpose and use of an architecture description.

Business Architecture (10%)

  • Identify the meaning and objectives of Business Architecture.
  • Describe the key artefacts commonly used in business architecture.
  • Describe the key activities undertaken by a business architect
  • Describe the structure and behaviour of a business system

Applications Architecture (10%)

  • Identify the meaning and objectives of applications architecture.
  • Describe the key artefacts commonly used in applications architecture.
  • Describe the key activities undertaken by an applications architect.
  • Describe the use and behaviour of applications in a business.
  • Explain the purpose and use of cross-reference grids.
  • Identify different kinds of application.

Data Architecture (10%)

  • Define the meaning and objectives of data architecture.
  • Describe key artefacts commonly used in data architecture.
  • Describe key activities undertaken by a data architect.
  • Explain the differences between data and information and how they are used.
  • Describe the data structures used by a business and/or its applications.

Infrastructure Architecture (10%)

  • Define the meaning and objectives of infrastructure architecture.
  • Describe key artefacts commonly used in infrastructure architecture.
  • Describe key activities undertaken by an infrastructure architect.

Software Architecture (10%)

  • Define the meaning and objectives of software architecture.
  • Describe key artefacts commonly used in software architecture.
  • Describe key activities undertaken by a software architect.
  • Describe system modelling techniques.
  • Describe the role of APIs in software architecture.

Security Architecture (10%)

  • 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
  • Identify the key concepts in infrastructure architecture security

Solution Architecture (15%)

  • Identify the meaning and objectives of solution architecture.
  • Describe the key artefacts commonly used in solution architecture.
  • Describe the key activities undertaken by an solution architect.
  • Describe different types of solution requirements.
  • Explain the purpose and stages of the solution architecture lifecycle.
  • Identify stakeholder categories in solution architecture.

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll achieve your BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains Certification.

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

  • Accommodation *
  • Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
  • On-site exams **
  • Exam vouchers **
  • Practice tests **
  • Certification Guarantee ***
  • Courseware
  • Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
  • 24-hour lab access
  • Digital courseware **
  • * For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
  • ** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
  • *** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

No experience of IS / IT or architecture work is required. Training with a BCS accredited training provider is also recommended.

Are you ready to get certified in record time?

We interview all applicants for the course on their technical background, degrees and certifications held, and general suitability. If you get through this screening process, it means you stand a great chance of passing.

Firebrand Training is an immersive training environment. You must be committed to the course. The above prerequisites are guidelines, but many students with less experience have other background or traits that have enabled their success in accelerated training through Firebrand Training.

If you have any doubts as to whether you meet the pre-requisites please call 21 96 61 82 and speak to one of our enrolment consultants, who can help you with a training plan.

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