Why certify
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The document discusses certification from the International Association of Software Architects (IASA). It provides an overview of IASA, its membership and training programs. Specifically, it outlines IASA's Certified IT Architect Professional (CITA-P) certification program, including the requirements to become certified at different levels and details of the certification process. It encourages architects to consider becoming certified through IASA's program to validate their skills and knowledge in the field.
Why certify
- 1. Why Certify?Certification from the front line.The use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006Matt DeaconUK IASA Chairwww.iasahome.orgwww.iasahome.org/groups/uk
- 2. Agenda18:00 Welcome and IASA update18:30 Why Certify?19:00 My experience of board certification – The Do’s and Don'ts Wayne Filin-Matthews19:30 Beer & Pizza20:15 What do I need to focus on to be successful?20:45 Q&A Session 21:00 Close
- 3. What is IASA?Established in 2002 (UK 2005)International non-profit association Central Corporation with Distributed Regional ChaptersAdvancement of the IT Architect ProfessionBased on the following directives:EducationKnowledgeAdvocacyEthicsThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 4. Membership8000+ members (400+ in UK)Largest body of professionals in the world50+ chapters 35 countries8th largest LinkedIn GroupSuccessful ITARC in 10 locationsThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 5. Training and Certification …Partnership with Skills Matter and supported by MicrosoftFirst UK CITA-P boards scheduled for26 & 27 June 201018 & 19 Sept 2010IASA Foundation Gold Course for28 June – 2 July 201012 – 17 SeptemberDelivered by Andy Ruth, IASA VP of Education & course authorwww.iasahome.org/groups/uk/certificationThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 6. Training and Certification …Microsoft Certified ArchitectInfrastructure & Solution breadth program to be discontinuedOffer transfer to CITA-P or membership of OGMicrosoft Master Certification for Technologies will continueThis will create maybe 100+ new CITA-Ps 10+ in UKIASA have currently 20+ CITA-Professionals3 in the UK!IASA Ireland will run first board next week endwww.iasahome.org/groups/uk/certificationThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 7. IASA Certified IT Architect PrograMThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 8. IASA Skills TaxonomyThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006Enterprise ArchitectureSoftware ArchitectureInfrastructureArchitectureInformation ArchitectureBusinessArchitectureSpecialisationsFoundation Body of KnowledgeDesignHuman Dynamics5 foundation PillarsQuality AttributesIT EnvironmentBusiness Technology Strategy
- 9. CITA – LevelsThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 10. IASA Foundation GOLDReview of foundational pillarsStrategy, Planning & Investment PrioritizationBusiness Technology Strategy Application Corporate Case Study and Context Strategy Development Investment Prioritization and Planning Architectural Project planning and preparationProject Preparation System Lifecycle Architecture Analysis Scheduling and Estimation Team Selection Architecture Involvement Success Criteria Architectural requirements and estimationTranslating to Team Delivery Effective Architectural Requirements Conceptual and Implementation Architecture Component Cost Estimation Architecture in developmentPrototypes and Development Governance and ComplianceVersion 2? How to Grow an Architecture IASA Foundation Exam Review IASA Foundation ExamThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 11. CITA – Professional CertificationThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 12. CITA – Professional CertificationThe Interview4 IASA board members (plus facilitator)1 being from an other specialisationAccess to your mentor2 hour interview30 minute presentation40 minute interview10 minute break40 minute interviewThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 13. What are they looking for?The use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 14. What’s next?IASA UK have 3!IASA Sweden have 3+IASA Ireland run first board next weekend - 6 in Ireland?MCA conversion may create 10 + CITA-Ps in UK?UK will run first UK boards on26 & 27 June 201018 & 19 Sept 201012 more in UK?IASA Foundation Gold (Skills Matter)28 June – 2 July 201012 – 17 SeptemberPlaces available!www.iasahome.org/groups/uk/certificationThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 15. What’s next?25+ UK CITA-Professionals by end of 2010!50 by end of 2011?We need to incorporate the IASA ChapterWe need to driver adoption of CertificationAnd TrainingWe need to represent our professionWe need to drive value back to our membersThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 16. What’s Microsoft doing?Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP)Technet and Partner Learning CenterMicrosoft Certified ArchitectInfrastructure & Solution breadth to be discontinuedOffer transfer to CITA-P or membership of OGMicrosoft Master Certification for Technologies will continueThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 17. Call to action?Become a member (if you’re not already)Consider certification …Try the skills matrixwww.iasahome.org/groups/uk/certificationPromote IASA and CITA within your organisationThe use, disclosure, reproduction, modification, transfer, or transmittal of this work without the written permission of IASA is strictly prohibited. © IASA 2006
- 18. Wayne Filin-Matthews Microsoft Solutions Architect – CITA-PWhat me certify?
- 19. 18:00 – 18:30 Welcome and IASA update – Matt Deacon UK Chapter President18:30 – 19:00 Why Certify?19:00 – 19:30 My experience of board certification – The Do’s and Don'ts19:30 – 20:15 Beer & Pizza20:15 – 20:45 What do I need to focus on to be successful?20:45 – 21:00 Q&A Session 21:00 CloseAgenda
- 20. Biography19 years IT industry experience
- 21. 8years in Architect role
- 22. Experience across industry verticals including;
- 25. Retail (2 Years)
- 27. System Integrators (2 Years)
- 28. Software Vendors (2 Years)
- 29. Experience working across multiple geographies;
- 30. Technical Depth – Infrastructure\Unified CollaborationOrAsILikeToCallItSettingThebarShould we certify
- 32. Then we are all golden and of course we are all certified – so we can go home.What if the bar is too low?
- 33. OuchWhat if the bar is too high?
- 34. We don’t need a bar. No one else has a bar. Software Architecture is unique and isn’t something you can measure. It is ART!Stop it
- 35. Is he or she certified?Do you go to the doctor?
- 36. 10Architecting a home? Are they certified?
- 37. Is he or she certified?Do you go to the Dentist?
- 38. That wasn’t certified?Would you buy a used car…
- 39. Do I need to say more?
- 40. GloryHonorPicturesName in lightsTicket to the O2Three wishesOne Million PoundsA starring role in Austin Powers IV, Architect of Mystery?What is in it for me?
- 41. 7
- 42. Confidence – The board are made up of peers, you’ve earned the right to be there!
- 43. Not Arrogance – There is a fine line between the two
- 44. Clear concise presentation – A good book to read is Back of Napkin by Dan Roam
- 45. Ensure you have an Engagement story and your presentation flows!!
- 46. Make It Personal
- 47. Show your human side and not just the technical /business Guru we know you are!Do’s and Don’ts – The Board
- 48. Types of Architects?InformationEnterpriseSolutionInfrastructureDataBusinessLevels of ArchitectsMasterEmeritus?Acting/practicingAssociateWhat can we certify?
- 49. Beer & Pizza
- 50. The five pillarsCommunicationStakeholder ManagementRequirements/TraceabilityFrameworks, Patterns, MethodologiesRequirements, Requirements, RequirementsThe engagement storyMentor/MenteeRisk/Residual Risk ManagementFocus Areas to be Successful
- 51. 1
- 54. Thanks Q&A
Editor's Notes
- #21: Biography 2 Minutes (total 3 minutes)Previous Responsibilities/Roles – CA, Quest Software, Fujitsu, HP/Compaq, Barclays, Most satisfying work outside work my 2 daughters who are constant challenge and test of all my architectural skills, including time management, stakeholder management and requirements gathering.Architect – noun – [Latin architectus, from Greek architekton:arkhi-,archi + tekton, builder.]One who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structuresOne that plans or devisesIT Architect QualitiesThe ability to respectfully inspire others to achieve a common goal for the greater goodThe ability to effectively communicateExperienceA Passionate interest in all Technology
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