Information Technology Architect Certification
 | This article has an unclear citation style. (December 2011) |
| This article may be too technical for most readers to understand. (March 2023) |
The IT Architect Certification is an independent global certification program for qualifying the skills, knowledge and experience of IT, Business and Enterprise Architects. This program was developed by The Open Group members in response to the growing demand for experienced IT architects. The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral industry consortium, offers IT Architect Certification to certify skills and experience in the IT architecture community.[1][2]
The Program
[edit]The program is based on the proven best practices in the industry and sets an independent, industry-wide standard for IT Architects.
Under the program, practicing IT Architects can achieve the certification based on demonstrating substantial skills, experience and success in designing solutions across the whole lifecycle. In addition to certifying individuals directly,[3] the program also provides accreditation[4] of third-party IT architect certification programs. The skill and experience requirements for both the Direct Certification and the Accredited programs are the same. The first accredited program (IBM's) was announced in January 2006. In addition, a franchise option is available to professional societies and other eligible organizations. Accenture started in 2006 with a similar Master Technology Architect Certification Program to qualify and recognize professionals not just on expertise but also on experience and track record [5]
Certification levels
[edit]Certification is available at two levels: Master Certified IT Architect (candidates must be able to perform independently and take responsibility for delivery of systems and solutions as lead architects), and Certified IT Architect (candidates must be able to perform with assistance/supervision, with a wide range of appropriate skills, as contributing architects).
Level 1
[edit] |
Certified IT Architect candidate is able to perform with assistance/supervision, with a wide range of appropriate skills, as a contributing architect. Certified IT Architect Candidates must be practicing Enterprise / IT Architects and have at least two years' experience developing IT architectures with supervision; for example, through mentoring. They are expected to have the ability to produce architectures with occasional assistance from more experienced IT Architects (e.g., Master Level IT Architects).
Level 2
[edit] |
Master IT Architect / Master Certified IT Architect - able to perform independently and take responsibility for delivery of systems and solutions as lead architect. Certified Master IT Architect Candidates must be practicing Enterprise / IT Architects and have at least three years recent experience of developing IT architectures. They must demonstrate having core foundation skills that include people skills, project management skills and architecture skills, and meet requirements related to experience, professional development, and contribution to IT Architecture community. All requirements must be documented in the application.
Level 3
[edit]Distinguished IT Architect / Distinguished Certified IT Architect – effects significant breadth and depth of impact on the business via one of three advanced career paths: Chief/Lead Architect, Enterprise Architect or IT Architect Profession Leader.[6]
IT Architects that have been certified are listed in a publicly available directory of Certified IT Architects.[7]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ McGee, Marianne K. (2006-07-24). Certification Programs Arrive For IT Architects Information Week, retrieved December 18, 2011
- ^ Tittel, Ed (October 2005). Certification Magazine IT Architects: Blueprint for a Future Career Certification Magazine, retrieved December 17, 2008
- ^ The Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA) Program Archived 2018-10-17 at the Wayback Machine The Open Group, retrieved December 18, 2011
- ^ Issue 1.02 (2005-11-24). The Guide to Accreditation within The Open Group Certified Architect (Open CA) Program The Open Group, retrieved December 18, 2011
- ^ Accenture Master Technology Architect Program Accenture, retrieved November 6, 2017
- ^ DeBeasi, Ryan (2005-09-12). The rise of the IT architect Network World, retrieved October 18, 2005
- ^ Certification News Directory of Certified IT Architects The Open Group, retrieved March 6, 2006
External links
[edit]- Certification and Accreditation documents
- White paper: The Open Group IT Architect Certification Program
- IASA: The Global IT Architect Association
- Software Development Magazine - Gettin' Certified
- CertCities - Architecture Certifications Point Toward Future
- Computerworld - A Better Way?
- Cert-Start - Feedback Forum on Certifying
- Software Development Times - Certification for IT Architects
- Certification Magazine - The Open Group Launches IT Architect Certification
- The first accredited IT Architect Certification program: IBM (announcement)
- Certification Magazine - ITAC and the Enterprise Architect
- Accenture - Master Technology Architect Program