Why Zachman Certification
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The document outlines key aspects of the Zachman Certified - Enterprise Architect program, including its significance, comparison with other frameworks like TOGAF, and the certification process. It highlights challenges in current enterprise architecture practices and emphasizes the Zachman framework's role as an ontology necessary for effective architecture. The certification offers opportunities for skill enhancement and improved marketability, requiring candidates to pass specific courses and exams.
Why Zachman Certification
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- 2. We keep getting common questions… Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 3. Let me explain in details ( see the attachment) which will give you insight to Key challenges with the prevailing enterprise architecture 1 practice Overview of "Zachman Certified - Enterprise Architect" 2 'program Why Zachman Framework is the basis for doing Architecture 3 Comparison of Zachman Framework certification with TOGAF 4 (11 good reasons) 9 more reasons 5 Sample : compare the number of relationship matrices defined 6 by Zachman Framework Steps for certification Process 7 Copyright 2012 iCMG http://www.iCMGworld.com
- 4. Not sure which Enterprise Architecture certification? NO YES Some methodologies (like If you understand the ontology TOGAF) tell you to “just (Zachman), then you define your do this, and... Presto! own methodology, diagnose your You’ve got Enterprise Architecture.” Are you organization and implement a sure? strategy for addressing your unique issues. Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 5. Challenges with the current practice of Enterprise Architecture FACTOR 1 FACTOR 2 Without a complete and enforced EA, agencies run The bigger challenge is that all the EA frameworks the risk of implementing strategies which are ( except Zachman Framework) focus on creating outdated, managing processes which are redundant composite models (multi variables) and call them and buying and building systems that are duplicative, as “architecture” models. It’s like referring a incompatible. Unnecessarily, adding costs to “compound” as an “element” in the periodic integration, maintenance & running the enterprise table. FACTOR 4 FACTOR 3 It's like creating X-ray of human body parts and storing it for In absence of ontology several Enterprise Architecture solving problem in the future without realizing that each body projects end up producing just pictures (irrelevant part are evolving daily. Unfortunately, current focus is to create a composite models) and go onto shelves never to be set of pre-defined “x-rays”. The capability needed is to able to get used. The sad story is that people are not even aware “x-ray” in real time as and when needed. The focus should be to about it. define & create the “structure” so that snapshot or x-ray can be created on the fly. Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 6. Zachman Certified – Enterprise Architect Programs Zachman Certified™ program was launched in 2007 by John A. Zachman's company, Zachman International. Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 7. Zachman Framework™ is the basis for Architecture Last year GAO (General Accounting Office, USA) had mentioned that over 65% of the federal projects have used the principles of Zachman framework. The Framework IS the ontology for describing the Enterprise Zachman Framework™ IS NOT a methodology for creating the implementation (an instantiation) of the object Framework for Enterprise Architecture, the Zachman Framework™, is the determinant of survival in the Information Age Processes based on ontological structure will be predictable and produce repeatable results The Zachman Framework™ is the basis for Architecture Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 8. Zachman Certified™ - Enterprise Architect Programs LEVEL 1 Enterprise Architect LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 Enterprise Architect Professional LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Enterprise Architect Educator LEVEL 3 Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 9. Benefits of certification Sponsors Practicing Architects Aspiring Architects 1. Opportunity to strengthen skills 1. Reality-based learning 1. Set a higher standard 2. Integrating theory with for internal and 2. Broaden work and life external performance understanding of experience assessment, industry trends 3. Opening up 2. Establishing hiring 3. Use of The opportunities for career criteria, and Zachman advancement and 3. Improved market enhanced marketability positioning Framework™. Certification requires taking the necessary Zachman courses and passing of the Zachman Enterprise Architecture Examination Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 10. Zachman Framework & Certification - comparison 1.Provides ontology of Enterprise Architecture 2.Focus on creating single variable primitive models 3.Creating composite architecture models from primitives 4. Ability to create the enterprise X-rays for effective diagnosis 5. Ability to create the multiple solution models quickly 6. Understand the structural flaws resulting in enterprise dis-orders 7. Number of possible relationship matrices which are explicitly defined 8.Rules for transformations across the models are well defined 9.Relationship between performance measurements & enterprise structure 10.Certification Test – Level 1 – objective type 11.Certification Test – Level 2 – iCMG Copyright 2012 case study driven.
- 11. 9 more reasons why Zachman Certification will matter! 3 1 2 4 6 5 8 9 7 Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 12. Example – compare the matrices 603 plus matrices can be created from the primitive cells based on the need Suggestions for 12 plus matrices Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 13. Finally, Enterprise Architecture course which matters Moving towards brighter ideas Copyright 2012 iCMG
- 14. Certification process – Level 1 & Level 2 Key points: • Registration Fee includes certification cost of AUD 900 for the Enterprise Architect Associate (Level 1) and Enterprise Architect Professional (Level 2) • Certification requires taking the necessary Zachman courses and passing of the Zachman Enterprise Architecture Examination • Zachman Certified™ status expires after three years • Each candidate in the Zachman Certified™ program, can view their individual transcripts on Zachman.com • Their listing will include their achieved Zachman Certified™ level (e, 1, 2 or 3), if their status is current, along with their unique Zachman Certified™ seal with embedded Architect ID • In case, a participant fails in the Level 1 evaluation, they are allowed for one re-exam at a cost of AUD 99. • In case, a participant fails in the Level 2 evaluation, a re- exam fee of AUD 600 has to be paid. Copyright 2012 iCMG
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- 16. Zachman Certified – Enterprise Architect Program 1. Denver, USA Sept, 2012 2. London, UK 5. Sydney, Australia Oct, 2012 Nov 2012 4. Bangalore, India 3. Johannesburg, South Dec 2012 Africa Oct 2012 Copyright 2012 iCMG http://www.iCMGworld.com
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