by: Raymond Slot, Cap Gemini Ernst & Young

This architecture awareness workshop is part of the standard architecture curriculum of Cap Gemini Ernst & Young. The workshop contains four modules:

1. What is architecture
2. Why using architecture
3. When to use architecture
4. Role of architecture and the architect

Each module contains an interactive presentation, alternated with practical assignments. Furthermore, the theory of each module will be illustrated with concrete example from practice. Detailed content of the modules:

1. What is architecture
· Description of architecture concepts
· Levels of architecture
· Positioning of architecture

2. Why using architecture
· What’s the use of architecture
· Comparison of system development with or without architecture
· Mitigation of risks

3. When and how to use architecture
· Preconditions for using architecture
· Methods and tools
· Communication

4. Role of architecture and the architect
· Architecture definition process
· Architecture results
· Role of the architect and stakeholders
· Architecture methods

Start Friday 14 March 2003, 9.30-13.00H, max 16 participants