CITA-FOUNDATION (CORE)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Description

Iasa Architect CITA-F (Foundation) Core Training Program develops a clear pathway and defined baseline for
successful IT architects. The flexibility, quality, changeability, scalability and durability of a system depends on
the underlying architecture. And a good architecture is based on the correct foundation work. Lack of
architecture work not only results in costly and ineffective solutions, but also in long-term issues that get stuck
in the activities that the solutions will support.

The CITA-Foundation certification demonstrates that you are on this path and that you are taking the necessary
steps to become a fully qualified architect.

CITA-F is a certification passable on the international labor market. So far, more than 3,500 professionals around
the world have been certified.

The Iasa Core Course for IT Architects gives you as an architect knowledge of models and tools for developing
IT architectures that meet the demands of modern business. The curriculum is developed by IT architects for IT
architects, which is one of the basic ideas behind Iasa. The course focuses on:
• Architecture Thinking: building a solid foundation and ensuring architects think like architects

• Architecture Engagement: understanding the role and how architects engage

• Architecture Demand: discovering ways to understand the demands of the business

• Architecture Supply: Fulfilling that demand and delivering the architecture

• Architecture Practice: How best to build the practice of architecture within your organization

Target Audience
Iasa's basic course is aimed at anyone who wants to become involved in architectural work.

You should have basic knowledge and experience of system development. You work as a developer, project
manager, information model or process developer.

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COURSE MATERIALS

COURSE MODULES

Module 00: Course Introduction

In the course introduction we will cover the background and details of the Core Pre-Work and the basis of the
ITABoK as well as working descriptions of architecture and architecture practices.

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 Content:
• Course Schedule Review
• Challenges
• Iasa Proposition
• What is architecture
• Capability Pillars

Module 1: Architecture Thinking

There are many descriptions of architecture thinking in the world. We cover 4 primary elements of how architects
work differently then other roles and professions. In this module we cover some of the elements that both set
architects apart and what they need to watch for as they deliver their work.

Content:
• Visual Thinking
• Brain-friendly change
• Experimentation
• Decision-making

MODULE 2: Architecture Engagement

In architect engagement we cover what most students describe as their reason for being in class. Definitions for
architecture, roles and team engagement, working within multiple contexts, rigorous processes and high quality
architecture.

Content:
• Role & Skills
• Engagement
• Environment
• Relationships
• Work & Deliverables

Module 3: Architecture Demand

Unlike many other architecture courses Iasa fully covers the ‘demand’ or business drivers that underly all
architecturally relevant decisions. In addition these tools aid the architect in driving technology strategy through
business decisions. We explore business models, customer driven architecture, and many other aspects of the
business domain including innovation, value management and translation to product and portfolio methods of
working.

Content:
• Business Model
• Customer Development
• Business Capabilities
• Value Management
• Portfolio & Priorities

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Module 4: Architecture Supply

When describing architecture supply we work through the details of tracing business value decisions, design
tradeoff analysis, architecture assessment methods, views and viewpoints and architecturally significant
requirements.

Content:
• Service Thinking
• Architecture Options
• Language of Architecture
• Creating Architecture
• Assess the Architecture

Module 5: Architecture Practice

The final module summarizes and expands on the architecture process and the adoption of the set of programs
and skills for the organization. The skill assessment provides a solid foundation for the student to review and
understand their current skills and to create a growth plan for their future.

Content:
• Change Happens
• Skills Assessment
• Culture Hacking
• Maturity Assessment
• Engagement Model

COURSE SUMMARY

EXAM INFORMATION

The Certified IT Architect - Foundation (CITA-F) credential is awarded to those who qualify based on a
combination of criteria including education, experience and test-based examination of professional knowledge
of architectural skills and management.

The CITA-F credential is awarded by achieving a 70% or higher on the CITA-F examination. The exam consists
of 75 multiple-choice/true/false questions.

The Foundation exam is available online, anytime, via Iasa’s Learning Management System. If attending an onsite
course, the exam is proctored on the last day. If attending an online course, access is given on the last day of
the course as well. Students will be given 2.5 hours each to complete the exam.

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