Introduction to Solution Architecture Series:

How to Become a Solution Architect

The role of the solution architect is much sought after. It provides a unique blend of technology and strategic thinking combined with intellectual stimulation through solving complex, multi-faceted problems that require both technical knowledge and business acumen. But knowing how to transition into a Solution Architect role can be difficult.

This FREE self-paced short course provides you with all the key information needed to kickstart your Solution Architect career.

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What You Will Learn

Take the next step in your Technology Career:

Learn from our consulting SA architects and take the next steps in defining your architecture career:

5 Chapters
1 Certification
5 Videos

Explore What Solution Architects are and do

In How to become a Solution Architect,
we bring awareness on what to do to start your journey as solution architect step by step.

Build your Personal Brand

Apply your newfound knowledge to enhance your reputation within your organisation and accelerate your career.

Meet the instructor

Toma is obsessed and inspired by what makes people create, collaborate and come together. He is dedicated to creating and delivering modern digital solutions to support the elaborate world of tomorrow, allowing people and machines to communicate beyond their limits.

Powered by 20 years of global experience in the telecommunications industry, he can design, present and deliver connected solutions. He excels at orchestrating value-oriented conversations between multiple stakeholders, asking pertinent questions and proposing appropriate pathways.

A passionate course instructor and architecture coach at the SA Academy, Toma brings his expertise to nurture Australia's next generation of technologists. Drawing from 8 years of teaching, coaching, and mentoring experience, he shares his passion for architecture to inspire and guide emerging talent in the field.

Patrick Jones - Course author

Got questions?

Are SA Academy training courses tax deductable?

Career development course fees can be claimable as a self-education expense if the training relates specifically to your professional development. We will provide you with an invoice for any courses provided. See the ATO claimable details if you are in Australia, if not speak to your accountant or tax professional to understand what you are entitled to claim within your jurisdiction.

Will my employer pay for my training courses?

Your employer will, in most cases, be willing to support your career development; you just need to ask. Speak to your manager about your organisation’s training policy and have a discussion on key items you need to succeed as an architect.

Can you help me create a compelling case for my manager to approve my participation in the SA Academy training courses?

Yes. Please reach out to us directly, or you can ask your manager to get in touch with us on your behalf. We would be more than happy to provide a detailed overview of our training courses. During this discussion, we will highlight how these courses can significantly enhance your career development as well as strengthen your team's architectural capabilities. Ultimately, this will enable your team to deliver greater benefits to your manager and the organisation as a whole. Your growth is important to us, and we look forward to exploring how we can support you in achieving your goals.

Why are SA Academy training courses different and ideal for my career?

SA Academy training courses are created by our architects who deliver real-world architecture to clients. We are not just a training organisation; our insights come from decades of experience in the field. In addition, SA is a vendor-agnostic and product-agnostic consultancy that works in many industry sectors. Therefore, we develop techniques that you can apply to many use cases, independent of the technology or industry you are in.

Does the SA Academy Course teach me tips, tricks and SA methodologies to deliver good architecture value as a consultant or to my company as part of the architecure team?

It covers both scenarios. SA architects have experience working in both settings, and the courses are developed leveraging this. In addition, SA works with many internal architecture teams to uplift the practice and develop good architecture operating models, perform maturity assessments, etc. These learnings have also shaped our learning material.

Do the training and coaching series at the SA Academy aim to enhance my technical knowledge?

No. These learnings will equip you with essential skills to become a highly effective architect capable of addressing the field's most significant challenges. The knowledge gained through our courses will enable you to leverage your technical expertise more successfully than ever before. Our SA team brings over 20 years of industry experience to these training programs, offering valuable insights into navigating the complex obstacles architects commonly face. By participating in these sessions, you'll develop crucial capabilities that transform how you approach architectural work, all backed by the deep industry knowledge our team has accumulated over two decades of professional practice.

Still have questions? Then contact us through our contact us form and we'll be happy to help you out.

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