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FOUNDATION CORE COURSE

Welcome to the IASA Core course! Also called Iasa Foundation, this is course has been taught to thousands globally. It is an absolute pleasure working with architects from all over the world on understanding and growing our professional practice. We hope to work with you as well both to teach and to learn. The Iasa curriculum is designed by architects, with architects and for architects. It is my life’s mission and true joy to have seen these ideas emerge and take root in our field.

What You Will Learn

In-Person Core Course
Next Dates

Competency
Focus Areas

This course specifically looks to improve the students understanding and skills in the following BTABoK Competency Areas.

Our online courses offer a flexible learning experience that caters to different learning styles. You can progress through the course materials at your own pace throughout the week, including video lectures, interactive discussions, and assignments.

Business Technology Strategy
58%
Human Dynamics
40%
Design Skills
40%
Quality Attributes
45%
IT Enviroment
52%

Who is this course for?

The IASA Core Course is ideal for IT professionals interested in transitioning to BT architecture roles, experienced BT architects seeking formal recognition, technical team leaders wanting to deepen their strategic and business-focused architectural knowledge, and business analysts aiming to bridge the gap between business and technology.

Our Instructors

Petra in’t Veld-Brown

Brice Ominski

David Jones

Chief Architect

Paul T. Preiss

Course Syllabus

Module 1
Getting in Gear

The introduction gives you a long view of the entire course and introduces you to the tools and resources available to you.

Module 2
Business and Customer

Understand your client’s business model. Be able to describe how their company makes and spends money, how they differ from their competition

Module 3
Capabilities and Value

Business capabilities provide a common language, enable us to identify which parts of the business need to be focused and improved on

Module 4
Roadmaps and Architecture

Aligning strategies helps the organization to drive the corporation, business units and capabilities in the same direction, optimizing value.

Module 5
Stories and Options

Sharpens your communication skills to become a confident architect. Learn to challenge effectively, explain impact clearly, and drive successful projects.

Module 6
Structure and Assessment

Make the decisions that map to the business objectives, imperatives, and risk aversion without you being able to determine which quality attributes

Module 7
Agile, Roles and Stakeholders

The extended team impacts and related activities. This is where you put together your punch list of resources needed to deliver and operate.   

Module 8
Deliverables and Engagement

Simply allows them to be objective and concrete about those activities as well as to set clear objectives and use the same language in doing so.

Module 9
Putting It All Together

Finally, we reflect on what was covered and clear up any confusion that might occur as you apply these tools and techniques.

Syllabus

The IASA Core course welcomes architects worldwide to a collaborative journey of professiona growth and understanding. Designed by  architects for architects, this curriculum reflects a shared passion for advancing the IT architecture profession.