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I will be presenting a webinar on Tuesday, September 24th and again on Thursday September 26th on the topic of developing actionable strategies. This free webinar is sponsored by Accelare and is open for anyone to attend. You can register here: Tuesday, September 24th, 2013 – 1:00PM EDT or Thursday, September 26th, 2013 – 11:00AM EDT […]
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CEA Credential Renewal Instructions:
Our ZCEA and CEA recertification process is being refreshed! Effective 1 October, 2014 we are implementing new guidance on what qualifies for Enterprise Architecture Development Units (EADUs) as part of the Zachman® and FEAC® enterprise architecture certifications. This guidance (published below) is intended to leverage the broad source of education and professional development opportunities you engage in as a professional as an active source of maintaining your certifications. With this refresh we are establishing a six month transition period for those alumni whose certification renewal has lapsed outside of the three year cycle. From 1 Oct to 1 April, Zachman and FEAC graduates may register their EADUs and submit their renewal fee regardless of the lapse in certification. After 1 April, alumni whose certification has lapsed will be required to take an online exam to re-qualify. If you have questions please send them to info [AT] feacinstitute [DOT] org.
FEAC™ has a triennial process for CEA credential renewals, similar to other professional organizations. Your EADU cycle begins on the month of graduation and you should begin filing and recording EA Development Units (EADUs) accuring 20 per year. For example, if you graduated, as a CEA, in April of 2013 your certification is active until April 2016. During this cycle you should be recording EADUs using the online submission form. In April 2016 you submit a request to renew your certification along with the administrative processing fee.
Remember you need to document 20 EA Development Units per year for a total of 60 in a refreshment period, with member profiles updated, after payment of the CEA Fellow dues.
1) Log into feacinstitute.org
2) Under the menu EA Zone/My Dashboard/My Renewal, fill out the form with how many EADU you are claiming, the event for credit and the date. You may submit this form more than once for multiple events/claims. We will process your request and your EADU total will be updated on your Registration Profile within 7-8 business days.
3) If you have submitted your 60 hours, they have been approved and you are actually applying for CEA renewal and are looking to pay your $99 renewal fee, hit the “Subscribe Now” on the above (My Renewal) page. Your request will be verified and processed by an administrator within 3-4 business days.
Certification as either a Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect or FEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) is an industry-recognized credential. You have worked hard to earn this prestigious milestone and need to adhere to FEAC’s continuing certification program to retain professional achievement. To follow the program, you can participate in a range of professional development activities to earn Enterprise Architecture Development Units (EADUs).
Every credential requires a specific number of EADU in different categories as a part of a three-year certification cycle. If YOU hold a ZCEA (level 1-4) and a CEA (or ACEA) your EADUs count towards both as a part of the triennial certifications.
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Certification |
EADU in a 3 year cycle |
EADU Requirements per Categories |
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Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 1 Associate) |
15 (5 EADUs per year) |
Educational- 15 |
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Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 2 Practitioner) |
30 (10 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
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Development of the Profession-10 |
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Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 3 Professional) |
45 (15 EADUs per year) |
Educational-30 |
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Development of the Profession-10 |
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Consultant Engagement-5 |
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Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 4 Educator) |
60 (20 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
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Development of the Profession-40 (10 must be in Category 5 creating new knowledge) |
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FEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) |
60 (20EADUs per year) |
Educational -40 |
|
Development of the Profession-20 |
||
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FEAC Associate Certified Enterprise Architect (ACEA) |
30 (10 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
|
Development of the Profession-10 |
EADU categories are intended to ensure your continuing professional development is focused on the broad acquisition of knowledge and engagement with the Enterprise Architecture Community. Professional Development activities yield different numbers of EADUs, as illustrated below.
EADUs earned in excess of a single triennial cycle may be applied to the next cycle, but will still incur additional processing for review, acceptance and auditing of your professional development efforts.
The following provides additional detail on the EADU categories and amplifying guidance. Please note that you may be requested to provide documentation if your request for EADU’s is selected for audit. Accepted documentation normally consists of a copy of completion certificates, letter of attendance, registration forms, etc. This documentation is NOT retained beyond any specific audit.
|
Education Category– The acquisition of knowledge is a key element of ensuring growth in the ability to apply EA concepts. The following categories provide examples of the types of education you can receive credit for. |
|
|
Category 1: Zachman/FEAC endorsed courses. |
You can take courses officially provided by Zachman International or its education clearing house FEAC. Courses include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Zachman/FEAC courses generally provide 2 EADU per Continuing Education Course. Obtaining a second certification in either Zachman or FEAC provides 1.5 EADU for each 8 hours of instructional contact time. |
|
|
Category 2: Continuing Education |
Complete Courses in the following areas. College credit Courses in the areas of:
Or Non-credit granting educational efforts include:
|
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EADU Guidance: College Credit Courses generally grant 3 EADUs per course completed regardless of number of semesters or quarters granted. Non-credit granting education efforts provide for 1 EADU per 8 hours of instructional contact. These activities should result in a certificate of completion or some other formal means of documentation. |
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Category 3: Self-Guided Learning |
Self-Guided learning are those engaged by a practitioner independent of any professional facilitation. These may involves research or study. This includes activities such as:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Credit for this category is limited to no more than 10 EADUs in a cycle. 1/2 EADU is provided for each hour spent involved in self-guided learning. |
|
Development of the Profession Category– The development of Enterprise Architecture as a profession is central to the Mission of Zachman International. |
|
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Category 4: Working as an EA Professional |
You may earn credit for being an active EA practitioner as a part of your company or in a non-compensated (e.g. volunteer) role as a part of providing support to others as an EA. This can include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Credit for this category is limited to no more than 15 EADUs in a cycle (5 per year). 1 EADU is provided for each hour non-compensated service. (e.g. volunteer) 1 EADU is provided for each 160 hours of compensated service. |
|
|
Category 5: Creating New Knowledge |
You may earn EADUs for creating or supporting the creation of knowledge in the area of Enterprise Architecture. This can include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: There is NO LIMIT for this category. 1 EADU is provided for each hour of activity. 3 EADUs are provided for publication of a peer reviewed article. 1 EADU is provided for publication of a non-peer reviewed article. |
|
Consultant Engagement Category– Unique to the Zachman Level 3 certification is the requirement to maintain proficiency-supporting clients in the field of Enterprise Architecture. This category only applies to the Zachman Level 3 for the purposes of maintaining this unique designation in the field of EA. |
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Category 6: External Consultant |
This requirement is unique to Zachman Level 3 certified Zachman consultant. Part of maintaining this certification is having at least 100 hours or more as a paid consultant for EA services. |
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EADU Guidance: Each 50 hours of paid consultancy provides 2.5 EADUs. Proof of completion may be in the form of a redacted invoice or contract form. Contact Zachman International directly for more information. |
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The following is guidance on what qualifies for Enterprise Architecture Development Units (EADUs) as part of the Zachman® and FEAC® enterprise architecture certifications. This guidance (published below) is intended to leverage the broad source of education and professional development opportunities you engage in as a professional as an active source of maintaining your certifications. With this refresh we are establishing a six month transition period for those alumni whose certification renewal has lapsed outside of the three year cycle. From 1 Oct to 1 April, Zachman and FEAC graduates may register their EADUs and submit their renewal fee regardless of the lapse in certification. After 1 April, alumni whose certification has lapsed will be required to take an online exam to re-qualify. If you have questions please send them to info [AT] feacinstitute [DOT] org.
The FEAC™ Institute and Zachman International® has a triennial process for certification credential renewals, similar to other professional organizations. Your EADU cycle begins on the month of graduation and you should begin filing and recording EA Development Units (EADUs) accruing 20 per year. For example, if you graduated, as a CEA, ACEA or ZCEA in April of 2013 your certification is active until April 2016. During this cycle you should be recording EADUs using the online submission form on your profile. In April 2016 you submit a request to renew your certification along with the administrative processing fee of $99 US.
Remember you need to document 20 EA Development Units per year for a total of 60 in a refreshment period, with member profiles updated, after payment of the CEA Fellow dues.
Instructions:
Certification as either a Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect or FEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) is an industry-recognized credential. You have worked hard to earn this prestigious milestone and need to adhere to FEAC’s continuing certification program to retain professional achievement. To follow the program, you can participate in a range of professional development activities to earn Enterprise Architecture Development Units (EADUs).
Every credential requires a specific number of EADU in different categories as a part of a three-year certification cycle. If YOU hold a ZCEA (level 1-4) and a CEA (or ACEA) your EADUs count towards both as a part of the triennial certifications.
|
Certification |
EADU in a 3 year cycle |
EADU Requirements per Categories |
|
Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 1 Associate) |
15 (5 EADUs per year) |
Educational- 15 |
|
Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 2 Practitioner) |
30 (10 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
|
Development of the Profession-10 |
||
|
Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 3 Professional) |
45 (15 EADUs per year) |
Educational-30 |
|
Development of the Profession-10 |
||
|
Consultant Engagement-5 |
||
|
Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 4 Educator) |
60 (20 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
|
Development of the Profession-40 (10 must be in Category 5 creating new knowledge) |
||
|
FEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) |
60 (20EADUs per year) |
Educational -40 |
|
Development of the Profession-20 |
||
|
FEAC Associate Certified Enterprise Architect (ACEA) |
30 (10 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
|
Development of the Profession-10 |
EADU categories are intended to ensure your continuing professional development is focused on the broad acquisition of knowledge and engagement with the Enterprise Architecture Community. Professional Development activities yield different numbers of EADUs, as illustrated below.
EADUs earned in excess of a single triennial cycle may be applied to the next cycle, but will still incur additional processing for review, acceptance and auditing of your professional development efforts.
The following provides additional detail on the EADU categories and amplifying guidance. Please note that you may be requested to provide documentation if your request for EADU’s is selected for audit. Accepted documentation normally consists of a copy of completion certificates, letter of attendance, registration forms, etc. This documentation is NOT retained beyond any specific audit.
|
Education Category– The acquisition of knowledge is a key element of ensuring growth in the ability to apply EA concepts. The following categories provide examples of the types of education you can receive credit for. |
|
|
Category 1: Zachman/FEAC endorsed courses. |
You can take courses officially provided by Zachman International or its education clearing house FEAC. Courses include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Zachman/FEAC courses generally provide 2 EADU per Continuing Education Course. Obtaining a second certification in either Zachman or FEAC provides 1.5 EADU for each 8 hours of instructional contact time. |
|
|
Category 2: Continuing Education |
Complete Courses in the following areas. College credit Courses in the areas of:
Or Non-credit granting educational efforts include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: College Credit Courses generally grant 3 EADUs per course completed regardless of number of semesters or quarters granted. Non-credit granting education efforts provide for 1 EADU per 8 hours of instructional contact. These activities should result in a certificate of completion or some other formal means of documentation. |
|
Category 3: Self-Guided Learning |
Self-Guided learning are those engaged by a practitioner independent of any professional facilitation. These may involves research or study. This includes activities such as:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Credit for this category is limited to no more than 10 EADUs in a cycle. 1/2 EADU is provided for each hour spent involved in self-guided learning. |
|
Development of the Profession Category– The development of Enterprise Architecture as a profession is central to the Mission of Zachman International. |
|
|
Category 4: Working as an EA Professional |
You may earn credit for being an active EA practitioner as a part of your company or in a non-compensated (e.g. volunteer) role as a part of providing support to others as an EA. This can include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Credit for this category is limited to no more than 15 EADUs in a cycle (5 per year). 1 EADU is provided for each hour non-compensated service. (e.g. volunteer) 1 EADU is provided for each 160 hours of compensated service. |
|
|
Category 5: Creating New Knowledge |
You may earn EADUs for creating or supporting the creation of knowledge in the area of Enterprise Architecture. Examples of what this can include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: There is NO LIMIT for this category. 1 EADU is provided for each hour of activity. 3 EADUs are provided for publication of a peer reviewed article. 1 EADU is provided for publication of a non-peer reviewed article. |
|
Consultant Engagement Category– Unique to the Zachman Level 3 certification is the requirement to maintain proficiency-supporting clients in the field of Enterprise Architecture. This category only applies to the Zachman Level 3 for the purposes of maintaining this unique designation in the field of EA. |
|
|
Category 6: External Consultant |
This requirement is unique to Zachman Level 3 certified Zachman consultant. Part of maintaining this certification is having at least 100 hours or more as a paid consultant for EA services. |
|
EADU Guidance: Each 50 hours of paid consultancy provides 2.5 EADUs. Proof of completion may be in the form of a redacted invoice or contract form. Contact Zachman International directly for more information. |
|
The following is guidance on what qualifies for Enterprise Architecture Development Units (EADUs) as part of the Zachman® and FEAC® enterprise architecture certifications. This guidance (published below) is intended to leverage the broad source of education and professional development opportunities you engage in as a professional as an active source of maintaining your certifications. With this refresh we are establishing a six month transition period for those alumni whose certification renewal has lapsed outside of the three year cycle. From 1 Oct to 1 April, Zachman and FEAC graduates may register their EADUs and submit their renewal fee regardless of the lapse in certification. After 1 April, alumni whose certification has lapsed will be required to take an online exam to re-qualify. If you have questions please send them to info [AT] feacinstitute [DOT] org.
FEAC™ has a triennial process for CEA credential renewals, similar to other professional organizations. Your EADU cycle begins on the month of graduation and you should begin filing and recording EA Development Units (EADUs) accruing 20 per year. For example, if you graduated, as a CEA, in April of 2013 your certification is active until April 2016. During this cycle you should be recording EADUs using the online submission form on your profile. In April 2016 you submit a request to renew your certification along with the administrative processing fee.
Remember you need to document 20 EA Development Units per year for a total of 60 in a refreshment period, with member profiles updated, after payment of the CEA Fellow dues.
1) Log into feacinstitute.org
2) Under the menu My Account/My Profile then the EADU Submissions tab, fill out the form with how many EADUs you are claiming, the event for credit and the date. Click the “Green Plus” button to submit multiple EADU entries. These will post to your profile immediately.
3) If you have submitted your 60 hours, and you are actually applying for CEA renewal and are looking to pay your $99 renewal fee, go to the My Account/Certification Renewal menu, click the link and you will be prompted to pay your renewal fee. Your request will be verified and processed by an administrator within 3-4 business days.
Certification as either a Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect or FEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) is an industry-recognized credential. You have worked hard to earn this prestigious milestone and need to adhere to FEAC’s continuing certification program to retain professional achievement. To follow the program, you can participate in a range of professional development activities to earn Enterprise Architecture Development Units (EADUs).
Every credential requires a specific number of EADU in different categories as a part of a three-year certification cycle. If YOU hold a ZCEA (level 1-4) and a CEA (or ACEA) your EADUs count towards both as a part of the triennial certifications.
|
Certification |
EADU in a 3 year cycle |
EADU Requirements per Categories |
|
Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 1 Associate) |
15 (5 EADUs per year) |
Educational- 15 |
|
Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 2 Practitioner) |
30 (10 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
|
Development of the Profession-10 |
||
|
Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 3 Professional) |
45 (15 EADUs per year) |
Educational-30 |
|
Development of the Profession-10 |
||
|
Consultant Engagement-5 |
||
|
Zachman Certified Enterprise Architect (Level 4 Educator) |
60 (20 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
|
Development of the Profession-40 (10 must be in Category 5 creating new knowledge) |
||
|
FEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA) |
60 (20EADUs per year) |
Educational -40 |
|
Development of the Profession-20 |
||
|
FEAC Associate Certified Enterprise Architect (ACEA) |
30 (10 EADUs per year) |
Educational-20 |
|
Development of the Profession-10 |
EADU categories are intended to ensure your continuing professional development is focused on the broad acquisition of knowledge and engagement with the Enterprise Architecture Community. Professional Development activities yield different numbers of EADUs, as illustrated below.
EADUs earned in excess of a single triennial cycle may be applied to the next cycle, but will still incur additional processing for review, acceptance and auditing of your professional development efforts.
The following provides additional detail on the EADU categories and amplifying guidance. Please note that you may be requested to provide documentation if your request for EADU’s is selected for audit. Accepted documentation normally consists of a copy of completion certificates, letter of attendance, registration forms, etc. This documentation is NOT retained beyond any specific audit.
|
Education Category– The acquisition of knowledge is a key element of ensuring growth in the ability to apply EA concepts. The following categories provide examples of the types of education you can receive credit for. |
|
|
Category 1: Zachman/FEAC endorsed courses. |
You can take courses officially provided by Zachman International or its education clearing house FEAC. Courses include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Zachman/FEAC courses generally provide 2 EADU per Continuing Education Course. Obtaining a second certification in either Zachman or FEAC provides 1.5 EADU for each 8 hours of instructional contact time. |
|
|
Category 2: Continuing Education |
Complete Courses in the following areas. College credit Courses in the areas of:
Or Non-credit granting educational efforts include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: College Credit Courses generally grant 3 EADUs per course completed regardless of number of semesters or quarters granted. Non-credit granting education efforts provide for 1 EADU per 8 hours of instructional contact. These activities should result in a certificate of completion or some other formal means of documentation. |
|
Category 3: Self-Guided Learning |
Self-Guided learning are those engaged by a practitioner independent of any professional facilitation. These may involves research or study. This includes activities such as:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Credit for this category is limited to no more than 10 EADUs in a cycle. 1/2 EADU is provided for each hour spent involved in self-guided learning. |
|
Development of the Profession Category– The development of Enterprise Architecture as a profession is central to the Mission of Zachman International. |
|
|
Category 4: Working as an EA Professional |
You may earn credit for being an active EA practitioner as a part of your company or in a non-compensated (e.g. volunteer) role as a part of providing support to others as an EA. This can include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: Credit for this category is limited to no more than 15 EADUs in a cycle (5 per year). 1 EADU is provided for each hour non-compensated service. (e.g. volunteer) 1 EADU is provided for each 160 hours of compensated service. |
|
|
Category 5: Creating New Knowledge |
You may earn EADUs for creating or supporting the creation of knowledge in the area of Enterprise Architecture. Examples of what this can include:
|
|
EADU Guidance: There is NO LIMIT for this category. 1 EADU is provided for each hour of activity. 3 EADUs are provided for publication of a peer reviewed article. 1 EADU is provided for publication of a non-peer reviewed article. |
|
Consultant Engagement Category– Unique to the Zachman Level 3 certification is the requirement to maintain proficiency-supporting clients in the field of Enterprise Architecture. This category only applies to the Zachman Level 3 for the purposes of maintaining this unique designation in the field of EA. |
|
|
Category 6: External Consultant |
This requirement is unique to Zachman Level 3 certified Zachman consultant. Part of maintaining this certification is having at least 100 hours or more as a paid consultant for EA services. |
|
EADU Guidance: Each 50 hours of paid consultancy provides 2.5 EADUs. Proof of completion may be in the form of a redacted invoice or contract form. Contact Zachman International directly for more information. |
|
Jim Champy and Jack Calhoun will introduce the latest work Accelare is doing with clients to advance the development and practice of the Strategy to Execution Process. This free webinar is sponsored by Accelare and is open for anyone to attend. You can register here: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 – 10:00AM EDT or Tuesday, […]
This year the Open Group is doing something very different with their conference from previous years, they are verticalizing. Smart move. With all the talk about business centric Enterprise Architecture this is a smart direction on the Open Group’s part….
I will be presenting a webinar on Tuesday, June 4th and again on Thursday June 6th on the topic of selling business architecture. This free webinar is sponsored by Accelare and is open for anyone to attend. You can register here: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 – 11:00AM EDT or Thursday, June 6, 2013 – […]
TOGAF
Zachman
Agile
Scrum
Kanban
XP
User centred design
Lean
Lean startup
Service design
Design thinking
Behavioural economics
What do these things have in common? These are all things I’m either interested in, read a lot about, studied/got certified in, or use/have used in my work.
The other thing that they have in common? None of these things are The answer.
I like to think of each of the list above as lenses that help you view problems in a different way, using them individually or in combination can help inform your view of the problem space and give you greater options when looking for solutions.
It is very tempting for us to find a methodology or framework that resonates with us at a point in time (for me back in 2006, it was Scrum) and start to see everything through that particular lense.
There is a danger in relying on one lense too much and that in focusing on the use of one lense we become myopic, concentrating on using our chosen methodology/framework/process without understanding its application in the context of the wider problem space.
Example:
A few months ago I attended the excellent @SyncNorwich monthly conference. One speaker gave a talk about using Kanban on a software development project. It was a really informative talk about using Kanban on a project, the team seemed to work really well, the ‘product owner’ seemed happy and they shipped early and often. It all sounded great until the speaker put up a slide showing the tiny amount of usage/sales of the product.
I was left with the conclusion that using the lense of Kanban had enabled the team to deliver the wrong thing really really well. The weak link in the chain was whatever design process the Product Owner (and his team) used to feed into the development process.
I raised this conclusion with the speaker, he didn’t seem to think it was his problem (or Kanban’s). The fact that the organisation he worked for had ploughed (i’d estimate) several hundred thousand pounds into developing products that customers didn’t use, didn’t seem to register as a problem. His team had delivered what his customer (the Product Owner) required using Kanban, worrying about what the real customer actually wanted wasn’t even on his radar. The net result was the customer’s needs weren’t met. Whatever lense we decide to use the needs of the customer should always be in plain sight.