Ardoq ,  Advanced - Level 2 Curriculum

Ardoq , Advanced - Level 2 Curriculum

25-days curriculum (2 hours/day) for Ardoq Level 2 Program

Total Duration : 50 hours

Week 1: Advanced Metamodel Engineering

Day 1: Schema Extensions
  • Custom type creation with JSON schema
  • Multi-inheritance configurations
    • Lab: Build healthcare regulatory compliance model (inspired by UMCG)
Day 2: Graph Relationship Modeling
  • Weighted dependency scoring
  • Circular reference detection
    • Activity: Map fintech microservice dependencies
Day 3: Dynamic Survey Architectures
  • Conditional branching with skip logic
  • Multi-language support (EN/DE/FR)
    • Lab: GDPR compliance assessment workflow
Day 4: API-Driven Automation
  • Bulk CRUD operations via Python SDK
  • Webhook integrations with PagerDuty
    • Exercise: Auto-generate 100+ AWS resource fact sheets
Day 5: Data Quality Framework
  • Custom validation rules
  • Anomaly detection thresholds
    • Lab: Configure data completeness seals

Week 2: Ecosystem Integrations

Day 6: ServiceNow CMDB Sync
  • Bidirectional CI synchronization
  • Reconciliation conflict resolution
    • Lab: Sync 1,000+ CIs with asset criticality tags
Day 7: PowerBI Advanced Analytics
  • DirectQuery to Ardoq graph DB
  • Custom KPI development
    • Activity: Build real-time SaaS spend dashboard
Day 8: Jira Cloud Automation
  • Epics ↔ Initiatives alignment
  • Sprint progress visualization
    • Lab: Convert tech debt analysis to Jira tickets
Day 9: Azure DevOps Mapping
  • Pipeline-to-application traceability
  • Deployment risk scoring
    • Exercise: CI/CD flow impact analysis
Day 10: Salesforce CRM Alignment
  • Opportunity ↔ Capability mapping
  • Revenue impact modeling
    • Lab: Pharma sales process integration

Week 3: Governance & Risk

Day 11: Risk Simulation Engine
  • Dynamic heatmap generation
  • Monte Carlo risk modeling
    • Lab: Cloud migration failure probability analysis
Day 12: License Optimization
  • Usage vs entitlement gap analysis
  • True-up forecasting
    • Activity: Microsoft 365 license reconciliation
Day 13: Compliance Automation
  • Control testing workflows
  • Evidence locker configurations
    • Lab: SOX ITGC compliance package
Day 14: Access Governance
  • Role-based attribute masking
  • Segregation of duties checks
    • Exercise: SAP role design validation
Day 15: Audit Trail Analysis
  • Change impact forensics
  • User activity monitoring
    • Lab: GDPR data access audit

Week 4: Business Transformation

Day 16: M&A Simulation Toolkit
  • Duplicate system identification
  • Integration cost modeling
    • Activity: Post-merger retail IT rationalization
Day 17: Sustainability Architecture
  • Carbon accounting models
  • Green IT scoring
    • Lab: Data center energy optimization
Day 18: Cloud Economics
  • TCO scenario modeling
  • Reserved instance planning
    • Exercise: AWS vs Azure cost analysis
Day 19: AI/ML Governance
  • Model inventory management
  • Ethical AI checklist automation
    • Lab: Computer vision pipeline audit
Day 20: Value Stream Design
  • Customer journey mapping
  • Flow efficiency metrics
    • Activity: Insurance claims process redesign

Week 5: Leadership & Certification

Day 21: Workshop Facilitation
  • Live polling with Ardoq Broadcast
  • Stakeholder prioritization
    • Lab: Conduct virtual architecture board
Day 22: EA Metrics Framework
  • Value stream KPIs
  • Health index calculations
    • Exercise: Build CXO dashboard
Day 23: Certification Prep
  • Gartner Critical Capabilities alignment
  • Assignment
  • Assessment
Day 24: Capstone Project
  • End-to-end transformation design
  • Dependency impact simulation
Day 25: Final Review
  • Business case presentation
  • Continuous improvement planning

Commercial Offering

On request

Key Ardoq Differentiators

  1. Graph-Based Impact Analysis: Model complex dependencies (vs LeanIX's hierarchical approach)
  1. Dynamic Surveys: Real-time stakeholder feedback loops
  1. M&A Simulation: Native scenario modeling for merger IT integration