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