https://www.globalaea.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=741083 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:42:27 GMT Fri, 24 Apr 2026 07:55:15 GMT Copyright © 2026 Association of Enterprise Architects https://www.globalaea.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=741083 https://www.globalaea.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=741083
Any thoughts anyone?]]> Mon, 21 Apr 2014 06:52:52 GMT https://www.globalaea.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1841840 https://www.globalaea.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1841840
We can learn a lot from the large amount of EA methodologies and frameworks in combination with new possibilities and requirements that our customers set, with the challenges they have, and with the increasingly dynamic world in which we live."

"I agree that academic rigor (like Penn State's) is a fantastic foundation to build the 'Body of Knowledge,' but does it fully solve the 'Ivory Tower' perception we often fight?

As the AEA community, I believe we are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between Theory (Frameworks/Degrees) and Reality (Agile/Value-driven execution).

Here is a question for the group: Is it time for the AEA to champion a Competency-Based Certification—modeled like a Medical Board or Peer Review—rather than another knowledge-based exam?

We need a way to certify that an architect can respect the 'Old Way' (the necessary foundations of TOGAF/Zachman) but successfully apply it to today's dynamic, high-speed business needs.

Would a 'Board Certified' designation based on proven experience and case studies carry more weight for you than a standard certification?"]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:44:31 GMT https://www.globalaea.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1852126 https://www.globalaea.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1852126
In my experience this has three core underlying issues. The first is that Architects tend to be weighted more heavily in the technical skills space therefor sell the proposition on the merits of EA capability design to the detriment of strategic contribution.

The second is that EA solutions by their nature demonstrate value in arrears and the third is that for the investment value, success is determined by the contributions, maturity and commitment of a broad spectrum of people including the Architects and Business participants, not just by Architects (after all, its the business case, defining tangible measurement against defined strategic KPI's and the very design of business architecture that underpin the rest of the design and outcomes).

I think elevated certification needs to include significant portion dedicated to the "philosophy" of EA in an organisation prior to delving into frameworks, theory and technicalities, perhaps even as a prerequisite module and certification on its own. ]]> Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:55:15 GMT