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Business Architecture
Certification Guide

Your guide to the best business architecture certifications

Certification Bodies

Certification Bodies

Training Providers

Training Providers

Certification Options
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Find the right certification for your career

Introducing 3 of the primary certification bodies

British Computer Society

BCS (British Computer Society) offers structured, affordable certifications and are well-suited for professionals in the UK or those seeking globally recognised credentials with a strong emphasis on practical application.

Business Architecture Guild

The Business Architecture Guild's Certified Business Architect (CBA)® focuses specifically on business architecture principles and practices, making it a top choice for individuals dedicated to mastering and advancing in the field of business architecture through comprehensive and specialised knowledge.

The Open Group

Ideal for those seeking a broad certification that encompasses both IT and business architecture, making it valuable for roles that integrate technology and business strategies. The Open Group owns business modelling tools like Archimate and is an industry leader in managing enterprise architectures.

Decision Matrix

BCS - Professional Certificate in Business Architecture:

The BCS certification is an excellent starting point for those new to business architecture. It provides a comprehensive overview without requiring any prerequisites, making it accessible to beginners. The cost is reasonable, and it offers valuable insights into the fundamentals of business architecture.

 

BA Guild - Certified Business Architect (CBA®):

The Business Architecture Guild’s certification is ideal for professionals looking to develop and implement business architecture practices within their organizations. Dedicated exclusively to business architecture, this certification is highly practical and applicable. The Guild also provides a robust reference library and a variety of training courses to support continuous learning.

The Open Group - TOGAF® Business Architecture Foundation

The Open Group’s certification integrates business architecture within a broader enterprise architecture framework. It is particularly valued by established organizations that utilize TOGAF standards. Due to its comprehensive nature and associated costs, this certification is often pursued with business sponsorship. It is best suited for those looking to align business architecture with enterprise-wide strategies and practices.

Selecting the right certification depends on your career goals, current expertise, and organizational needs.

General Guidance

If you're new to Business Architecture consider starting with the British Computer Society for a broad introduction.

Go with the BA Guild for a direct and practical application within your organization and the

The Open Group for integrating business architecture within a larger enterprise architecture discipline.

Find Training

Disclaimer: This is not an exhaustive list of training providers, if this site becomes more helpful to others I will continue my research and add to the offerings found below. Explore the complete training provider options from: British Computer Society | Business Architecture Guild | The Open Group

BCS Professional Certificate
in Business Architecture

Live Online or

Self Paced 

Providing exceptional training and development services to accelerate skills growth and career development

Certified Business Architect®

Live Online

We strive to help businesses and organizations build an advantage with business architecture.

TOGAF® Business Architecture Foundation

Classroom Delivery or Live Online

We are the world’s largest and most established provider of training courses globally, with extensive experience of providing quality-infused learning.

BCS Professional Certificate in Business Architecture

Live Online

At QA, we believe the answer to closing your digital skills gap lies with the people you already have and the talent we can bring for the future.

Certified Business Architect®

Live Online

The Business Architecture Pathway Programme is an internationally recognized and Guild-endorsed comprehensive course covering all aspects of learning to help you succeed in your CBA® Exam.

TOGAF® Business Architecture Foundation

Classroom Delivery

By attending the EA Principals Applied Business Architecture training course, you will obtain in demand skills sought after by organizations globally.

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I've been a Business Architect for over 15 years. I recommend the BCS certification as a comprehensive overview of all the major frameworks and practices in business architecture. I've used TOGAF at Intel in my enterprise work with IBM and it's deep!

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