Sparx Enterprise Architect for Solution Architecture | Real IRM

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Course Details

Course Format:

Instructor-led training

Course Duration:

2 days

Prerequisites:

Competence in Sparx Enterprise Architect use (as provided in the Sparx Enterprise Architect Tool Training). Basic understanding of UML and Archimate is beneficial. Prior knowledge of software analysis and development an advantage.

Equipment:

Each delegate must bring a laptop on which Sparx Enterprise Architect is installed. Licenses must be provided, alternatively the free 30-day trial may be used.

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Sparx Enterprise Architect for Solution Architecture

Introduction

Enterprise Architect is a multi-user, graphical tool designed to help teams build robust and maintainable systems. With built-in requirements management capabilities, Enterprise Architect helps the user to trace high-level specifications to analyse, design, implement, test and maintain models using UML, SysML, BPMN and other open standards.

Course Description

This two-day course will enable delegates to best use the solution design features within Sparx Enterprise Architect to construct comprehensive solution designs in a concise and integrated fashion. The course makes use of various industry standards to deliver specific viewpoints aimed at Solution Analysis and Design. These include Archimate, UML, SysML, and SOAML techniques which are included in a detailed worked-example.

Course Outline

  • Component modelling using Archimate
    • Modeling of Application Structure
    • Modeling of Application Behaviour
    • Modeling of Application Interaction
  • Component Design using UML
    • Describing Behaviour using UML Sequence Diagrams
    • Modelling State using UML State Transition
    • Modeling of Use Cases, Scenarios and Activity Diagrams
    • Modelling Information using UML Class Notation
  • Enhancing Delivery using Sparx EA
    • Requirements Traceability and Lineage
    • Modelling of test cases and Test Plans using Sparx Enterprise Architect
    • Working with Scrum and Kanban
    • Forward and Reverse Engineering

Course Instructors

The course instructors have architecture and modelling experience both from consulting and corporate viewpoints and thus are familiar with many real-world challenges.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

  • System Analyst
  • Solution Architects
  • System Designers
  • Information Architects

Course Logistics

Courses are available to the public on scheduled dates and on request for private groups of five or more delegates.

Course Fees

R 7 875 excl VAT per delegate

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COURSE PACK INCLUDES…

  • A printed course manual

Cancellation Policy

There is a 100% cancellation fee for cancellations made within ten working days of the start of the training event.

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