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Enterprise and Solution Architecture Practitioner
This practitioner certificate demonstrates that Enterprise and Solution Architects can apply their intermediate level knowledge to a case study. It also elaborates on the organisation and processes required to manage an architecture successfully.
Overview
Practitioner level training and examinations elaborates on the more practical parts of the syllabus, and focuses on the practical application of the knowledge to a case study.
What are the learning outcomes?Holders of the Practitioner Certificate will have demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of:
- intermediate level concepts, including architecture processes and descriptions
- shown that they can apply this knowledge to a case study that involves producing
- deliverables in the following areas:
- architecture precursors: goals, directives and scope
- architecture descriptions: business, data, applications and infrastructure
- architecture.
They will also have demonstrated their knowledge and understanding of architecture management techniques in the areas of migration planning, implementation, change management and governance.
For further information please read the syllabus
Who is it aimed at?This certification is suitable for those who are engaged in any aspect of Enterprise and Solution Architecture.
Entry Requirements:It is recommended that candidates:
- Have 6 years experience of IS / IT work including some architecture definition and one of the following alternative qualifications.
It is essential that students:
- Have either the BCS Intermediate level certificate, or have studied the BCS Intermediate level Syllabus and Reference Model, and have either TOGAF 8 or TOGAF 9 Level 2 Certificate.
It is recommended that candidates take an accredited training course prior to taking the exam. If you attend an accredited training course, details of the exam can be obtained from your Training Provider.
Book Exam
This section contains information and documents that will help you take this examination.
Structure of the Exam
- The examination consists of a one hour exam with 40 multiple choice questions based on a case study. The case study will be provided in advance of the examination.
- It will be a 'closed book' examination i.e. no notes or books will be allowed into the examination room.
- The pass mark is 65% (26 out of 40)
- Accredited Training
If your business language and mother tongue is not English then you are entitled to an additional 15 minutes. Please contact your Training Provider to request the additional time. You are allowed the use of a paper dictionary. - Attending Public Examination only
If your business language and mother tongue is not English then you are entitled to an additional 15 minutes. Please contact your Training Provider to request the additional time. You are allowed the use of a paper dictionary. Candidates taking the examination only must complete the Extra Time Request form available to download from the website and send it to BCS a minimum of three weeks before the exam date.
Exam Options, Dates & Locations
There are two exam options for this certification:
- Accredited Training Provider (course & exam)
- Public Examinations (exam only)
Accredited Training Provider
It is recommended that candidates take an accredited training course prior to taking the exam. If you attend an accredited training course, details of the exam can be obtained from your Training Provider.Public Examinations
Time: 10.00am - 11.00am (1 hour)
Venue: BCS, The Davidson Building, 5 Southampton Street, London, WC2E 7HA- Friday 31 May 2013
- Friday 27 September 2013
Public examinations must be booked and paid for a minimum of three weeks prior to the examination date (subject to availability).
Exam Fees
Public Examinations cost £135 (exc VAT).
If you are booking via an Accredited Training Provider then you can obtain information on fees and charges by contacting them directly.
Register for the Exam
Training Provider
If you are taking training through an accredited training provider, you will obtain and submit your registration form through them.Public Examinations
You will need to download and complete the Registration Form and return this along with your payment method for the appropriate fee a minimum of three weeks prior to the exam date. The preferred exam date should be noted at the top of the form, although this will subject to availability.Payment methods:
a) Cheque (made payable to BCS)
b) Visa/Access/MasterCard
c) Invoice (this must be paid a minimum of three weeks prior to the exam date)Please note that an additional fee is chargeable for late cancellations
Extra time can be requested for candidates with a disability. Please refer to the reasonable adjustments policy for detailed information on how and when to apply.
Extra time can be awarded for candidates who sit the exam in a language which is not their mother tongue and where the language of the exam is not their primary business language. Please refer to the reasonable adjustments policy for detailed information.
Training Providers
Further information about the Practitioner Certificate in Enterprise and Solution Architecture can be obtained from our Accredited Training Providers.