Ardoq , Foundation - Level 1 Curriculum

Ardoq , Foundation - Level 1 Curriculum

3-day curriculum (2 hours/day) for Ardoq Level 1 Program

Total Duration : 6 hours

Ardoq EA Practitioner Level 1 Program

(3 Days | 2 Hours/Day | Aligned with Gartner EA Use Cases)

Day 1: Foundations of Ardoq EA

Module 1: Ardoq Platform Fundamentals (30 mins)
  • Graph database architecture vs traditional EA tools
  • Key components: Workspaces, Metamodels, Surveys, Broadcasts
  • Lab: Initialize workspace with STIHL-inspired application template
Module 2: Core Modeling (60 mins)
  • Flexible metamodel configuration
  • Fact Sheet types: Business Capabilities, Applications, Projects
  • Lab: Import Excel data using Ardoq's retail template
Module 3: Data Automation (30 mins)
  • REST API integration basics
  • Auto-update workflows with Azure Active Directory
  • Activity: Sync sample HR data via CSV

Day 2: Business Alignment & Analytics

Module 4: Capability Mapping (45 mins)
  • Industry-specific capability models
  • Heatmap generation for gap analysis
  • Lab: Build healthcare capability map (UMCG case study)
Module 5: Application Portfolio Management (60 mins)
  • TCO analysis & license optimization
  • Lab: Identify redundant SaaS apps (STIHL methodology)
Module 6: Stakeholder Collaboration (15 mins)
  • Survey design for crowdsourcing input
  • Activity: Create M&A integration survey

Day 3: Transformation Execution

Module 7: Scenario Planning (45 mins)
  • Cloud migration simulation (AWS vs Alibaba)
  • Lab: Model merger IT consolidation
Module 8: Risk & Compliance (45 mins)
  • GDPR workflow automation
  • Lab: Configure SOX control library
Module 9: Certification Prep (30 mins)
  • Gartner Critical Capabilities alignment
  • Exam: 50 questions on Ardoq Discover features

Key Differentiators from LeanIX

Feature
Ardoq Advantage
Metamodel Flexibility
No rigid hierarchies (vs LeanIX fixed model)
Survey Engine
Built-in Broadcasts for stakeholder input
Scenario Modeling
Native M&A simulation tools

Commercial Offering

On request