Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Data architecture has evolved rapidly from traditional warehouses to data lakes, lakehouses, streaming platforms and data mesh. Managers need to understand these options to make sound investment decisions.
This Aractech course explains modern data architecture concepts in business language: storage and processing options, cloud data platforms, real-time data, data mesh and data products, governance, security and cost. Participants evaluate architecture options for a case organisation.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Explain modern data architecture concepts
- Compare warehouses, lakes and lakehouses
- Understand streaming and real-time data
- Understand data mesh and data products
- Consider governance, security and cost
- Evaluate architecture options for business needs
Who should attend
Target audience
- IT and data managers
- Business leaders sponsoring data initiatives
- Enterprise architects
- Project managers
- Data governance professionals
- Consultants
Methodology
Learning approach
- Concept sessions
- Case studies
- Option evaluation workshop
- Group discussions
- Planning
Complete course outline
Five focused days of learning and application
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Day 1
Data Architecture Evolution
- Why architecture matters
- Traditional warehouses
- Data lakes
- Coffee break
- Data lakes (continued)
- Lakehouses
- Exercise: Current state review
Day 2
Cloud Data Platforms
- Cloud services
- Storage and compute
- Integration
- Analytics and AI
- Coffee break
- Analytics and AI (continued)
- Vendor landscape
- Workshop: Platform comparison
Day 3
Real-Time and Data Mesh
- Streaming
- Event-driven architecture
- Data mesh principles
- Coffee break
- Data mesh principles (continued)
- Data products
- Case study: Data mesh adoption
Day 4
Governance, Security and Cost
- Governance in modern architectures
- Security
- Cost management
- Coffee break
- Cost management (continued)
- Skills
- Exercise: Cost model
Day 5
Choosing the Right Architecture
- Requirements
- Evaluation criteria
- Roadmaps
- Coffee break
- Roadmaps (continued)
- Change management
- Capstone: Architecture recommendation
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Modern Data Architecture for Managers (DMBI-028) cover?
This course covers Data Management and Business Intelligence through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 2 - 6 November 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
IT and data managers, Business leaders sponsoring data initiatives, Enterprise architects
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Frankfurt, Rome, Istanbul, Cape Town, Barcelona, Paris.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days from 09:00 to 14:00, which gives 25 contact hours, including a daily 30-minute break (22.5 hours of instruction).
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