BTRA: Business Technology Requirement Architecture

Combining the best practices of Architecting Business with IT and Business Requirement Architecture, this course demonstrates the key benefits and strategic values of integrating IT Architecture into a business. By completing this course, students will be familiar with the practices of Business Architecture and the advantages they bring, as well as how IT can minimize expenses and maximize profits.

• Provide guidance with the essential knowledge and application skills to investigate existing business processes, evaluate requirements, and define the scope for recommended solutions and programs.
• Provide Knowledge based on Business Technology Architecture Body of Knowledge (BTABoK): The course materials are based on the IT Architecture Body of Knowledge which is a collection of best practices and skills developed by Iasa, the world's largest association of IT Architecture professionals.
• Provide an understanding of Business Architecture practices and reasons for the practices of Business Architecture as well as the advantages they bring.
• Learn how IT can minimize costs and maximize profits.

• Read, write and speak English at WSQ WPL Level 6
• Manipulate numbers at WPN Level 6
• Communicate effectively and able to engage in classroom discussion
• Present effectively

This course is designed primarily for the stakeholders in the IT projects/initiatives from both IT and business
sectors. They include:

• All technology project stakeholders (IT and Business teams).
• Transformation Office team members.
• IT Consultants, Business Consultants.
• Those involved in preparing tenders (RFP, RFQ, and RFI).
• Project Management Office team members.
• Business/Information/Infrastructure/Software/Solution Architects.
• Business Analysts, System Analysts and Consultants.

Module 1: Business IT Architecture

• Business & IT Architecture Landscape
• Understanding Business & IT challenges
• Different IT Architect’s Perspectives and their implications

Module 2: Business-IT Value

• The Business value of IT Architecture
• Strategic IT Architecture Management

Module 3: The Business Technology Architecture Body of Knowledge(BTABoK) Foundation Skillset 5-Pillars

• Business Technology Strategy Foundation Skills
• IT Environment Foundational Skills
• Quality Attributes Foundation Skills
• Human Dynamics Foundation Skills
• Design Foundational Skills

Module 4: IT Governance

• IT Governance in a Nutshell

Module 5: IT Architecture Engagement Strategy

• IT Architecture Engagement Strategy Overview
• IT Architect Roles and Specialisation

Module 6: Business Architecture

• The Driving Force for Business Architecture Initiative
• Five Components of Business Architecture
• Value Stream Integration with Business Architecture

Module 7: Business Technology Requirement Architecture

• Business Technology Requirement Architecture

Module 8: Business Technology Requirement Architecture (Continue)

• Use Cases Documentation
• Business Technology Requirement Architecture Template(Walkthrough)
• Complete Use Case Building Blocks
• Pitfalls in Use case Modelling
• Business Requirement Patterns

Summative Assessment