Course Code: IT 2925
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Architectural Thinking for Business Leaders
Course Sector:
Information Technology
Course Dates and Locations
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Date
Days
Location
Fees
Enrollment
01
13 - 17 Jul 2025
5 Days
Riyadh, KSA
$4,250
02
03 - 07 Aug 2025
5 Days
Online, Virtual
$2,150
03
17 - 21 Nov 2025
5 Days
Houston, Texas
$5,950
Introduction
Training course introducion / brief

This course introduces non-IT executives to architectural thinking, emphasizing its importance in strategic planning and decision-making across all business domains.

Key Topics:

  • Principles of architectural thinking in business contexts
  • Business architecture and its role in organizational strategy
  • Data architecture and its strategic implications
  • Solution architecture for business problem-solving
  • Agile architecture in rapidly changing business environments
Course Objectives
At the end of the training course, participants will be able to
  • Understand the principles of architectural thinking and its business value
  • Develop skills in applying architectural concepts to business strategy and operations
  • Learn to collaborate effectively with architecture teams and integrate architectural thinking into leadership practices
Course Audience
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Course Outline
The course aims and learning outcomes

Introduction to Architectural Thinking

  • Principles of architectural thinking in business contexts
  • The role of architecture in strategic planning
  • Breaking down silos through architectural thinking
  • Interactive session: Identifying architectural challenges in your organization

Business Architecture

  • Fundamentals of business architecture
  • Business model canvas and architectural thinking
  • Value streams and capability mapping
  • Workshop: Creating a high-level business architecture for your organization

Data Architecture for Business Leaders

  • Importance of data architecture in modern business
  • Data governance and management
  • Big data and analytics architecture
  • Case study: Data-driven decision making through architecture

Solution Architecture and Problem Solving

  • Principles of solution architecture
  • Applying architectural thinking to business problem-solving
  • Trade-off analysis in architectural decisions
  • Group exercise: Solving a complex business problem using architectural thinking

Agile Architecture and Future Trends

  • Agile principles in business architecture
  • Adapting architecture for rapidly changing environments
  • Emerging trends in business and their architectural implications
  • Action planning: Implementing architectural thinking in your leadership practice
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BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.
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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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