Enterprise Architecture Fundamentals

The overview

Are you looking to see how technology drives business success, or wanting to take your first steps toward becoming an Enterprise Architect? This self-paced course introduces you to the discipline of Enterprise Architecture (EA), showing how it connects strategy, business processes, and IT systems to deliver real outcomes. Many Salesforce professionals perform well in their specific role but lack a framework for aligning their work with enterprise goals. This course closes that gap.

You will explore key enterprise architecture frameworks, understand how EA teams operate in real organizations, and discover the skills needed to chart a career path toward becoming an architect. With guidance from a veteran architect with decades of global experience, Enterprise Architecture Fundamentals gives you the knowledge and confidence to collaborate across domains and begin your journey toward architecture leadership.

Learn the critical skills that shape IT strategy

In this course, you’ll learn the foundations of Enterprise Architecture and how it drives IT strategy across an organization. By exploring real-world frameworks, processes, and team structures, you’ll gain the knowledge to connect business strategy with technology decisions. From understanding architecture domains to planning your own career path, this course equips you to collaborate effectively across IT disciplines and move toward an architecture leadership role.

Understand the role of Enterprise Architecture

Learn how EA aligns IT systems with business strategy and complements other architecture disciplines such as Solution and Technology Architecture.

Explore key EA frameworks and standards

Gain practical insights into frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, and FEAF to structure technology and business processes effectively.

See how EA fits in Salesforce environments

Discover how Enterprise Architecture operates within organizations using Salesforce products and how it connects to Salesforce’s Architect Journey.

Identify tools and deliverables used by EA teams

Understand the practical artifacts, templates, and methods that support strategic planning and execution.

Deliver value and grow your career

Explore the skills, experience, and steps needed to progress from specialist roles to Solution Architect, Technical Architect, or Enterprise Architect.

Engaging methods to reinforce learning outcomes

This course combines interactive and practical learning methods to help you understand Enterprise Architecture with confidence.

Is this training right for you?

This course is perfect for mid-level IT professionals who want to understand how technology supports business strategy.

Whether you’re already experienced in roles like business analysis, solution design, or project management, or looking to expand your skills into architecture, you’ll gain the knowledge to connect IT decisions with enterprise goals. No prior enterprise architecture experience?

No problem – we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Who will benefit most from this Enterprise Architecture Fundamentals course:

Meet your Enterprise Architecture course instructor

Charles Thompson is a highly experienced IT professional with over 45 years in the industry, including 25 years as a hands-on Enterprise Architect.

He has worked with organizations across multiple countries and industries, gaining deep expertise in business models and IT systems. Charles holds certifications in Zachman and TOGAF frameworks, 20 Salesforce certifications, and more than 800 Trailhead badges, providing unmatched knowledge for your learning journey.

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