Business Transformation: Strategy to Execution - Virtual and In-Person Training Program
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The first and only university business architecture program in the Midwest, the Business Architect Certificate course from Metro State Institute for Professional Development is fast-paced and features engaging face-to-face training that will teach you the skills and techniques needed to better understand an organization, anticipate the effects of change, and how to adjust a business model in anticipation of the future.
Why choose the IPD for Biz Arch training?
- Certified by the Business Architecture Guild®
- Course hours can be submitted to the Guild for CBA renewal™
- Highly recommended by previous participants
- All instructors are practicing business architects at Fortune 500 Companies
- Price includes textbooks
Information:
Start Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: Fifteen (15) sessions
Tuesday, March 19, 2026, 6 pm @Metro State Campus
Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Thursday, March 26, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Tuesday, March 31, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 6 pm location TBD
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6 pm @Metro State Campus
Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Tuesday, April 21, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 6 pm Zoom
Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6 pm @Metro State Campus
Thursday, May 7, 2026, 6 pm @Metro State Campus
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 6 pm @Metro State Campus
Location: Metro State University’s Dayton’s Bluff Campus and Zoom
Early Bird Registration ends on February 23.
Early Bird Registration Price: $2,999.00
Registration Price: $3,749.00
Instructor: Varies. (See below for more information on instructors)
Hear from Former Participants:
“I learned many different techniques for deriving multiple company problems/needs. I walked away with new tools I can add to my tool belt.”
Alumni Student from Spring 2018
“I learned a lot from this class, and I think that business architecture tools and skills are helpful for everyone, not just those looking to do business architecture.”
Michelle Doheny, State of Minnesota
Learn More About Our Instructors
Course Structure:
PART ONE
Understanding the Business
Learn tools to determine the value you can deliver to your defined customer segments.
Introduction to Business Architecture
Business Context and Environment
Know Your Customers
Design Thinking
Applying in Real Life
Case Studies
PART TWO
Strategy to Execution
Analyze your current state and map a route to obtaining your future desired state.
Business Capabilities
Business Capabilities Enablers
Strategy Alignment to Capabilities
Maturity Assessment
Strategic Roadmap
Intersections of Business Architecture
Final Project
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