How long is the Enterprise Architecture Essentials course?

The course runs approximately 26 hours across 8 modules and 16 lessons, completed online at your own pace.

How much does Enterprise Architecture Essentials cost?

The training fee is KES 25,000, with M-Pesa, card and Paystack payment options and lifetime access.

Is Enterprise Architecture Essentials certified?

Yes. On passing the final assessment you receive a GLI-branded certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited.

Enterprise Architecture Essentials | CCS Online Learning

Name: Enterprise Architecture Essentials
Price: 25000 KES

This comprehensive advanced course equips professionals with the skills, tools and confidence to excel in enterprise architecture essentials. Grounded in global best practice and tailored to the African context.

What You Will Learn

✓Implement the core principles and frameworks of enterprise architecture essentials
✓Design practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Build and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Assess and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Establish ict & digital transformation practice with organisational strategy
✓Align risk, compliance and governance considerations

Modules

Lessons

26 hours

Duration

🎍 Certificate & NITA Accreditation

On passing the final exam (50 MCQs, 70% pass mark, unlimited retakes) you receive a GLI-branded PDF certificate with QR verification. CCS is NITA-accredited — eligible employers can claim NITA levy reimbursement for this course.

Course Curriculum

8 modules · 16 lessons · Interactive quizzes · Study notes · Practical exercises · Final exam

Module 1: Foundations and Key Concepts

2 lessons · 110 min · 3 hours

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Understanding the Fundamentals

47 min

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Key Concepts and Terminology

63 min

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📝 Study Notes

KEY TAKEAWAYS — Foundations and Key Concepts • Enterprise Architecture Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Foundations and Key Concepts". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 2: Strategic Context and Environment

2 lessons · 110 min · 3 hours

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Reading the Operating Environment

52 min

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Aligning with Organisational Strategy

58 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Strategic Context and Environment • Enterprise Architecture Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Strategic Context and Environment". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 3: Core Frameworks and Tools

2 lessons · 93 min · 3 hours

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Essential Frameworks and Models

43 min

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Practical Tools and Techniques

50 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Core Frameworks and Tools • Enterprise Architecture Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Core Frameworks and Tools". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 4: Planning and Design

2 lessons · 121 min · 4 hours

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Planning for Success

58 min

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Designing the Approach

63 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Planning and Design • Enterprise Architecture Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Planning and Design". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 5: Implementation and Execution

2 lessons · 104 min · 4 hours

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Executing Effectively

49 min

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Managing Delivery and Stakeholders

55 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Implementation and Execution • Enterprise Architecture Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Implementation and Execution". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 6: Measurement and Performance

2 lessons · 116 min · 3 hours

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Metrics, KPIs and Dashboards

61 min

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Continuous Improvement

55 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Measurement and Performance • Enterprise Architecture Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Measurement and Performance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 7: Risk, Governance and Compliance

2 lessons · 115 min · 3 hours

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Managing Risk and Compliance

64 min

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Governance and Accountability

51 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Risk, Governance and Compliance • Enterprise Architecture Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Risk, Governance and Compliance". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Module 8: Leadership, Culture and Sustainability

2 lessons · 101 min · 3 hours

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Leading People and Culture

48 min

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Sustaining Results Long-Term

53 min

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KEY TAKEAWAYS — Leadership, Culture and Sustainability • Enterprise Architecture Essentials requires both technical skill and sound judgement. • Always start from clear objectives and measurable outcomes. • Use data to drive decisions, not assumptions. • Assign clear ownership and accountability. • Embed lessons learned into systems and culture. • Account for the African operating context and local regulations.

✏️ Practical Exercise

Reflect on your own organisation. Identify one real challenge related to "Leadership, Culture and Sustainability". Using the frameworks from this module, outline (1) the objective, (2) two practical actions you would take this month, and (3) how you would measure success. Be specific and realistic for your context.

Who Should Attend

▸Managers and supervisors responsible for ict & digital transformation
▸Professionals seeking to advance their careers in ict & digital transformation
▸Team leaders and officers in the public and private sectors
▸Anyone transitioning into a ict & digital transformation role
▸Consultants, advisors and practitioners in the field

No prior qualification is required. This course is delivered 100% online and is suitable for professionals across Kenya and the wider African region.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

✓Implement the core principles and frameworks of enterprise architecture essentials
✓Design practical tools to real workplace challenges
✓Build and improve current practices in their organisation
✓Assess and implement effective approaches with measurable outcomes
✓Establish ict & digital transformation practice with organisational strategy
✓Align risk, compliance and governance considerations

Quick Details

Duration26 hours

Modules8 modules

Lessons16 lessons

LevelAdvanced

PriceKES 25,000

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