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Data Architecture & Platforms

(DEDA-100)

Course overview

Modern organisations depend on data, but without strong data architecture, data becomes fragmented, unreliable, and costly. This one-day introductory course provides a clear foundation in data architecture for business and data professionals - focusing on principles, communication, and practical understanding, without technical jargon.

You'll learn what data architecture really is, why it matters to business outcomes, and how to recognise good architectural thinking in practice. We'll explore the core principles that guide effective architecture and introduce common patterns like data warehouses, lakes, and lakehouses in plain language.

 

This course is designed to build confidence. By the end of the day, you'll be able to participate meaningfully in architectural discussions, communicate data architecture concepts to different audiences, and understand how architectural decisions connect to business value. Whether you're new to data architecture or looking to strengthen your foundational knowledge, this course will give you the perspective and vocabulary to engage with the topic at the right level.

 

Learning outcomes

 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

 

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Explain what data architecture is and why it matters for business success, not just IT operations.
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Identify core principles of good data architecture and recognise them in real-world scenarios.
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Describe the four layers of data architecture and how they work together to deliver business value.
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Distinguish between data architecture, data engineering, and data operations, and understand how they complement each other.
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Recognise common architectural terminology (data warehouse, data lake, data lakehouse, data mesh) when discussed in your organisation.
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Communicate basic data architecture concepts clearly to both business and technical audiences.

 

Delivery

 

This course is offered privately for groups of around 10–12 participants. Delivered either onsite or remotely by our experienced consultants, it can be tailored to meet your organisation’s specific needs.

 

Intended audience

 

This course is designed for:

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Emerging data leaders (Data Managers, Analytics Leads, BI Managers) who want to build architectural thinking skills
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Business professionals (analysts, product managers, project managers) who need to understand data architecture and its impact on their work
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Data and IT professionals (engineers, analysts, governance specialists) looking to broaden their perspective beyond technical implementation
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Anyone involved in data-driven projects who wants to build a strong, non-technical foundation in data architecture concepts

Prerequisites: No prior data architecture experience required. Basic familiarity with data concepts is helpful but not essential.

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For a selection of our most popular courses, we offer public training sessions - perfect for individuals or small teams who don’t have enough participants for a private course.

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