Become An Outstanding Solution Architect

Are you in a large IT project right now? Are you lead developer and wish to become the solution architect? Or are you already an architect and want to take your skills to the next level? Then, this is the course for you!

The solution architect is the person who creates the high-level technical design of the entire solution and who is responsible for all technology decisions in the project. It is an extremely important job.

In this course, you will learn soft skills that will make you a great architect, common pitfalls in large IT projects, reference architectural patterns, how to design for quality, deployment and testing, and much more!

 

Here’s What You’ll Get

Training Lectures
Video Lessons
Quizzes
Private Slack Channel
Self-Paced Study
Homework Assignments
Certificate of Completion
Valuable New Skills
Lifetime Access

Training Details

In this course, I will teach you all the soft- and hard skills to become an outstanding solution architect.

We will cover how an architect operates in an IT Team, which soft skills are required to become an outstanding architect, and which extra responsibilities you can take on to really make an impression on your peers. 

By the end of this course, you will be able to create great architectures, you will know all reference architecture design patterns and how to create these patterns in UML. You’ll also learn about caching, exception management, deployment scenarios, quality factors… and much more!

 

Name: Become An Outstanding Solution Architect.

Format: self-paced

Content: training lectures, video lessons, quizzes and assignments.

Requirements: a Windows, Mac, or Linux laptop with Visual Studio, Rational Rose or an online UML design tool.  

Support: Slack channel

Associated certification: none

 

Sneak Preview

Check out this complimentary lecture in which I will show you the 7 most popular UML Diagrams. You are going to learn what each diagram looks like, what the different symbols in the diagram mean, and what the capabilities are of each of these diagrams.

Training Curriculum

Introduction

Course Introduction

The Architect and The Team

Introduction

Software Team Roles

The Functional Analyst

The Lead Developer

The Solution Architect

Recap

Quiz

Hands-On Assignment

What Makes a Great Architect?

Introduction

The Architect Job Description

Responsibilities of Great Architects

Personality Traits of Great Architects

Common Pitfalls for Architects

Recap

Quiz

Hands-On Assignment

Designing a Software Architecture

Introduction

What is a Software Architecture?

Key Principles of Software Architectures

Guidelines for Software Architectures 

Introduction to UML

Seven Popular UML Diagrams

Designing Architectures with UML

The Process for Designing Architectures

Recap

Quiz

Hands-On Assignment

Arquitecture Design Patterns

Introduction

Layered Arquitecture Patterns

Structural Arquitecture Patterns

Presentation Architecture Patterns

Service Arquitecture Patterns

Hybrid Arquitecture Patterns

Recap

Quiz

Hands-On Assignment

Designing Layers, Components, and Services

Introduction

Choosing The Right Patterns

Designing Layered Arquitectures

Designing Components Architectures

Designing Service-Oriented Architectures

Recap

Quiz

Hands-On Assignment

Architecture Considerations

Introduction

Design Quality Attributes

Runtime Quality Attributes

Planning for Caching

Planning for Exceptions

Planning for Deployment

Recap

Quiz

Hands-On Assignment

In Conclusion

What you’ve learned

Bonus lecture

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This is a self-paced training where you can learn at your own pace and in your own time. All lectures are prerecorded and you can spend as much time as you like on the homework assignments. You’ll be fully supported in our private Slack channel.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is included in this training?
You will receive lifetime access to training lectures, video lessons, quizzes and homework assignments.
How long will it take me to complete this training?
For a self-paced and guided training, you can spend as much or as little time you want on the lectures and labs. It’s entirely up to you how long you take to complete the training. For a classroom training, we will complete all of the training content and labs together in 3 days.
How long do I have access to the training content?
You have lifetime access to all training content.
What do I need for this training?
You’ll need a Windows laptop (or other operating system running a Windows virtual machine) with a recent version of the NET Core Framework and the Visual Studio Code editor installed. You will also need Microsoft Teams if you’re attending the live classroom training. 
For which certification does this training prepare me?
This training is not part of an official Microsoft certification path, but you can use it to prepare for the Azure Data Scientist or Azure AI Engineer certifications if you like. 
What is a self-paced training?
In a self-paced training, you study the training lectures and work on the lab assignments in your own time and at your own pace. You can spend as many or as little hours per week as you want on the training. This training format is ideal for tech professionals who have irregular work hours and cannot commit to a classroom training. 
How am I supported in a self-paced training?
I will support you in a private Slack channel. You can ask me anything you want anytime you like, and I will respond as soon as I’m able to. I typically respond in 2-3 hours but it can take a little longer if we are in different timezones. 
Who should attend a self-paced training?
A self-paced training is ideal for tech professionals who can work independently and only need a little support throughout the training to learn the content and complete the lab exercises.
My colleagues and I want to sign up as a team and learn together. Is this possible?
No, self-paced training is only for individual students who each learn at their own pace. Please consider a classroom training instead.
What is a guided training?
In a guided training, you study the training lectures and work on the lab assignments in your own time and at your own pace. We will also spend some time together in a series of Microsoft Teams calls in which I will support you with the training lectures and the lab exercises and help you get ready for the certification exam.
How am I supported in a guided training?
I will support you in a private Slack channel, and you can also book an unlimited number of 1-hour Microsoft Teams support calls with me. In these calls, I will support you with the training lectures and the lab exercises and help you get ready for the certification exam. 
Who should attend a guided training?
A guided training is ideal for tech professionals who prefer a healthy mix of guidance and independence with an average level of support throughout the training to learn the content and complete the lab exercises.
My colleagues and I want to sign up as a team and learn together. Is this possible?
No, guided training is only for individual students who each learn at their own pace. Please consider a classroom training instead.
What is a classroom training?
A classroom training is a live event in which I will present the training lectures, help you complete the lab exercises and get you ready for the certification exam. Classroom trainings are conducted online in full-day Microsoft Teams calls held during business hours in the Central European timezone. You will be sharing the classroom with other students and learn together as a group. 
When and where is classroom training conducted?
Classroom trainings are conducted online during Central European business hours. You will receive a Microsoft Teams link when you sign up for a class. Please note that classroom trainings can also be held on-site at your place of work. Please book a discovery call with me if you’re interested, and we can discuss your requirements.
How am I supported in a classroom training?
I will continuously support you live, because we’ll both be in the same virtual classroom together. 
Who should attend a classroom training?
A classroom training is ideal for tech professionals who can commit to full days of learning and want to learn together as a group. 
My colleagues and I want to sign up as a team and learn together. Is this possible?
Yes, absolutely. Please book a discovery call with me to discuss your requirements. I can offer group discounts to business teams.