Course description

Becoming an SAP Enterprise Architect is a comprehensive professional training program designed for Enterprise Architects, SAP Solution Architects, IT Architects, Technology Consultants, Digital Transformation Leaders, SAP Technical Consultants, Business Architects, and SAP certification candidates.

This learning journey provides complete coverage of the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (SAP EAF), enabling learners to design enterprise architectures that align business objectives with IT strategies. Participants will learn architecture vision, business capability mapping, application architecture, data architecture, technology architecture, architecture governance, and roadmap planning for successful enterprise transformation initiatives.

Enterprise Architecture plays a critical role in aligning business strategy with technology investments. SAP Enterprise Architects help organizations create scalable, resilient, and future-ready enterprise landscapes while supporting digital transformation initiatives.

In this course, learners will explore the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework, understand architecture engagement methodologies, create architecture visions based on business capabilities, design business, application, data, and technology architectures, and develop enterprise architecture roadmaps.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to create enterprise architecture strategies that support organizational goals while ensuring scalability, maintainability, governance, and business value across SAP landscapes.

Who Should Attend

  • SAP Enterprise Architects
  • SAP Solution Architects
  • IT Architects
  • Technical Architects
  • Business Architects
  • SAP Technical Consultants
  • SAP Technology Consultants
  • Enterprise Solution Designers
  • Digital Transformation Consultants
  • SAP Project Managers
  • IT Managers
  • Cloud Architects
  • Technology Leaders
  • Enterprise Strategy Consultants
  • SAP Certification Candidates

Skills You Will Gain

  • SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (SAP EAF)
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Architecture Vision
  • Business Architecture
  • Application Architecture
  • Data Architecture
  • Technology Architecture
  • Architecture Governance
  • Architecture Roadmaps
  • SAP Reference Architecture
  • Business Capability Modeling
  • Solution Architecture
  • Enterprise Transformation
  • IT Strategy
  • Digital Architecture
  • Architecture Decision Making
  • Enterprise Planning
  • SAP Landscape Design

Career Opportunities

  • SAP Enterprise Architect
  • SAP Solution Architect
  • Enterprise Solution Designer
  • IT Architect
  • Business Architect
  • Technology Architect
  • SAP Transformation Consultant
  • Enterprise Strategy Consultant
  • SAP Technical Architect
  • Cloud Solution Architect
  • Enterprise Integration Architect
  • SAP Advisory Consultant
  • Digital Transformation Lead
  • Chief Enterprise Architect
  • SAP Architecture Consultant

What will i learn?

  • Understand the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (SAP EAF).
  • Tailor enterprise architecture engagements.
  • Create an enterprise architecture vision.
  • Align business capabilities with business value.
  • Design target business architecture.
  • Develop SAP solution architecture.
  • Design application and data architecture.
  • Create technology architecture.
  • Develop enterprise architecture roadmaps.
  • Support enterprise digital transformation initiatives.

Requirements

  • Basic SAP Fundamentals
  • Enterprise IT Concepts
  • Business Process Knowledge
  • Solution Architecture Basics
  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals (Helpful)
  • Computer or Laptop
  • Internet Connection
  • SAP Learning Environment (Recommended)
  • Modern Web Browser
  • PDF Reader for Architecture Documentation

Frequently asked question

SAP Enterprise Architecture is a structured approach that aligns business strategy, processes, applications, data, and technology to achieve enterprise objectives through a well-defined architectural framework.

Yes. The course provides comprehensive coverage of the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (SAP EAF), including its structure and how it can be tailored for enterprise architecture engagements.

Yes. You'll learn how to create an architecture vision using business capabilities, business value, and the SAP Reference Architecture.

Yes. The course teaches how to define a target business architecture that aligns with organizational goals and supports enterprise transformation.

Yes. You'll learn how to design application architecture, data architecture, and solution architecture to support enterprise business requirements.

Yes. The course explains technology architecture principles and demonstrates how to develop enterprise architecture roadmaps.

Yes. The learning journey is designed for professionals involved in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, solution design, and strategic IT planning.

You will be able to create enterprise architecture strategies, align IT with business objectives, develop architecture roadmaps, and contribute to successful SAP transformation initiatives.

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Module 1 Overview

    This module focuses on the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (SAP EAF) and its application in enterprise architecture engagements. Learners will understand architecture vision, business architecture, application architecture, data architecture, technology architecture, and architecture roadmap development to support enterprise transformation initiatives.

    What You Will Learn

    • Explain the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework.
    • Tailor the framework for enterprise architecture engagements.
    • Create an architecture vision.
    • Define a target business architecture.
    • Design application architecture.
    • Design data architecture.
    • Build technology architecture.
    • Develop architecture roadmaps.
    • Align business strategy with SAP solutions.

    Units in This Module

    • Unit 1: Introducing the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework
    • Unit 2: Managing Preliminary and Requirements, Risk, and Decision
    • Unit 3: Formulating Architecture Vision
    • Unit 4: Designing Business Architecture
    • Unit 5: Designing Application and Data Architecture
    • Unit 6: Designing Technology Architecture
    • Unit 7: Exploring Opportunities and Solutions
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    1.1 Introducing the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework

    This unit introduces the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework (SAP EAF), explaining its structure, principles, components, and role in enterprise architecture engagements. Learners will understand how the framework provides a standardized methodology for aligning business strategy with SAP technology solutions.

    Key Topics

    • SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework
    • SAP EAF
    • Enterprise Architecture
    • Architecture Principles
    • Architecture Governance
    • SAP Reference Architecture
    • Enterprise Transformation
    • IT Strategy
  • Lesson 03 00:00:00
    1.2 Managing Preliminary and Requirements, Risk, and Decision

    This unit explains the preliminary phase of enterprise architecture engagements, including stakeholder requirements, governance, risk assessment, architecture decisions, and planning activities that establish a strong architectural foundation.

    Key Topics

    • Requirements Management
    • Architecture Governance
    • Risk Management
    • Architecture Decisions
    • Stakeholder Analysis
    • Enterprise Planning
    • Governance Framework
    • Architecture Engagement
  • Lesson 04 00:00:00
    1.3 Formulating Architecture Vision

    This unit focuses on creating an enterprise architecture vision based on business capabilities, business value, organizational objectives, and the SAP Reference Architecture. Learners will understand how architecture vision guides long-term enterprise transformation initiatives.

    Key Topics

    • Architecture Vision
    • Business Capabilities
    • Business Value
    • SAP Reference Architecture
    • Strategic Planning
    • Digital Transformation
    • Enterprise Strategy
    • Vision Development
  • Lesson 05 00:00:00
    1.4 Designing Business Architecture

    This unit introduces business architecture by explaining how organizations model business capabilities, organizational structures, business processes, value streams, and strategic objectives that support enterprise transformation.

    Key Topics

    • Business Architecture
    • Business Capabilities
    • Business Processes
    • Value Streams
    • Organizational Structure
    • Enterprise Modeling
    • Business Strategy
    • SAP Enterprise Architecture
  • Lesson 06 00:00:00
    1.5 Designing Application and Data Architecture

    This unit explains how enterprise applications and data architectures are designed to support business operations. Learners will understand application integration, enterprise data management, data flow, solution architecture, and business intelligence support.

    Key Topics

    • Application Architecture
    • Data Architecture
    • Enterprise Applications
    • Data Integration
    • Solution Architecture
    • Information Management
    • Enterprise Data
    • SAP Architecture
  • Lesson 07 00:00:00
    1.6 Designing Technology Architecture

    This unit focuses on designing technology architecture that supports enterprise systems, infrastructure, cloud platforms, security, scalability, and long-term operational efficiency across SAP landscapes.

    Key Topics

    • Technology Architecture
    • Infrastructure Design
    • Cloud Architecture
    • Enterprise Platforms
    • Technology Stack
    • Scalability
    • Security Architecture
    • SAP Technology
  • Lesson 08 00:00:00
    1.7 Exploring Opportunities and Solutions

    This unit concludes the learning journey by exploring architecture opportunities, solution alternatives, implementation planning, and architecture roadmaps. Learners will understand how enterprise architects evaluate technology choices and prepare organizations for successful transformation initiatives.

    Key Topics

    • Opportunities & Solutions
    • Architecture Roadmap
    • Solution Planning
    • Enterprise Transformation
    • Technology Evaluation
    • Architecture Implementation
    • Strategic Roadmaps
    • SAP Enterprise Architecture

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Hands-on Practical Exercises

    Throughout this course, learners will complete practical exercises focused on enterprise architecture planning and SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework concepts.

    Participants will perform the following exercises:

    • Explore the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework.
    • Identify business capabilities.
    • Analyze stakeholder requirements.
    • Document architecture principles.
    • Perform architecture risk assessments.
    • Create an enterprise architecture vision.
    • Design business capability maps.
    • Model business processes.
    • Design application architecture.
    • Create enterprise data architecture diagrams.
    • Design technology architecture.
    • Develop architecture governance models.
    • Build architecture roadmaps.
    • Evaluate solution alternatives.
    • Present an enterprise architecture proposal.
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    Enterprise SAP Enterprise Architecture Project

    Designing an Enterprise Transformation Architecture

    In this capstone project, learners will create a comprehensive SAP Enterprise Architecture strategy for a fictional global organization. The project simulates a real-world enterprise architecture engagement where business objectives are translated into a strategic architecture roadmap.

    Phase 1 – Enterprise Assessment

    Perform:

    • Business Capability Analysis
    • Stakeholder Identification
    • Requirements Gathering
    • Risk Assessment
    • Governance Planning

    Phase 2 – Enterprise Architecture Design

    Develop:

    • Architecture Vision
    • Business Architecture
    • Application Architecture
    • Data Architecture
    • Technology Architecture

    Phase 3 – Solution Architecture

    Design:

    • SAP Solution Architecture
    • Integration Strategy
    • Enterprise Data Strategy
    • Cloud Technology Landscape
    • Security Architecture

    Phase 4 – Roadmap & Transformation

    Deliver:

    • Enterprise Architecture Roadmap
    • Transformation Strategy
    • Implementation Priorities
    • Governance Framework
    • Executive Architecture Presentation

    Expected Project Outcome

    Upon successful completion of this project, learners will be able to:

    • Apply the SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework.
    • Create architecture visions aligned with business strategy.
    • Design business, application, data, and technology architectures.
    • Evaluate enterprise solution alternatives.
    • Develop architecture governance models.
    • Create enterprise architecture roadmaps.
    • Support digital transformation initiatives.
    • Align SAP technology with organizational goals.

Jittesh Purrohit

Lectures

10

Skill level

Advanced

Expiry period

Lifetime

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