Course : Planning and Architecture of Information Systems

Seminar - 3d - 21h00 - Ref. RBA
Price : 2730 CHF E.T.

Planning and Architecture of Information Systems



Required course

The evolution of information technology and the rapid development of Web-based services have given rise to new approaches that allow for the introduction of architecture that is more adaptable, upgradable and likely to satisfy a company's need for flexibility. What are the efficient approaches to software architecture? How can we manage the complexity of the existing software assets? How can we take advantage of what the new concepts in service-architecture have to offer? These are the stakes of IS architecture.


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In person or remote class
Available in English on request

Ref. RBA
  3d - 21h00
2730 CHF E.T.




The evolution of information technology and the rapid development of Web-based services have given rise to new approaches that allow for the introduction of architecture that is more adaptable, upgradable and likely to satisfy a company's need for flexibility. What are the efficient approaches to software architecture? How can we manage the complexity of the existing software assets? How can we take advantage of what the new concepts in service-architecture have to offer? These are the stakes of IS architecture.



Intended audience
This seminar is for all information-systems managers who are seeking to concretely understand information-systems architecture.

Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of the IS Components.

Practical details
Several close looks will be given to sensitive issues like budget, communication, risk management, and change management. The presentation is accompanied by a set of standard plans for deliverables and examples to go with them.
Teaching methods
Numerous discussions, exercises (role-playing, awareness-raising), examples, videos.

Course schedule

1
Enterprise Architecture Issues

  • The need to master increasingly complex information systems; the company as part of an ecosystem.
  • The stakes of Enterprise Architecture: managing the complexity; knowledge management; communicating; combining efforts;
  • A new definition of Enterprise architecture: from theoretical vision to on-the-ground reality; the benefits of service a

2
General presentation of generic models and general approaches

  • Organizing IS layers; a general understanding of the classical EA model and the relationships among IS layers; examples.
  • Determining a new frontier between information system and computer system.
  • The IS Enterprise-Architecture process: the classical approaches, critical analysis, and emergence of a "third way." Ap
  • Enterprise architect, architect, and specialist: their roles, hierarchical positions, skills, respective contributions

3
Modeling and mapping

  • The role of mapping in the Enterprise Architecture Process: the steps of IS transformation; producing a global graphical
  • The City Planning Metaphor: the metaphor's origin and stakes; applying Comprehensive Development Area Map and building-p
  • Enterprise-architecture rules: instructions for relevant implementation.
  • A suggested blended-method.

4
The four layers of the IS


5
Modeling tools

  • Synthesis and examples of products (i.e., tools) on the market.
  • Tool stakes, benefits and limits.
  • How to organize ourselves to use these tools: contributions, roles and responsibilities of each player.

6
The Enterprise-Architecture Project

  • How to organize the project.
  • Objectives, deliverables, organizing the teams, role distribution, steps.
  • Risk management and key success factors.


Customer reviews
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GERARD G.
17/03/26
5 / 5

Je ressors de cette formation avec un sentiment très positif. Le contenu était passionnant et structurant, sans aucun temps mort, mais ce qui a vraiment fait la différence, c’est Monsieur Henri Puissant. Son expertise est telle qu’on aurait dit Obélix : il est tombé dedans quand il était petit, ce qui rend ses explications limpides et ses échanges très enrichissants. Un grand merci pour cette formation exceptionnelle !
BENJAMIN G.
17/03/26
5 / 5

clair, simple et profond à la fois.
CHIHEB J.
17/03/26
4 / 5

content de ne pas avoir fait HEC, ni être énarque... j’aurai aimé avoir plus de temps sur la dernière partie "alignement stratégique".



Publication date : 02/26/2024


Dates and locations

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From 2 to 4 June 2026 *
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From 9 to 11 June 2026
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From 22 to 24 September 2026
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From 29 September to 1 October 2026
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From 1 to 3 December 2026
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From 8 to 10 December 2026
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REMOTE CLASS
2026 : 2 June, 9 June, 22 Sep., 29 Sep., 1 Dec., 8 Dec.