Organizations with mature enterprise architecture practices deliver digital initiatives up to 40% faster and cut IT costs by as much as 30% compared with peers lacking structured technology governance. Effective architecture and integration enable seamless data flow, stronger security, and agile decision-making, capabilities that are now essential to competing in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
This certified program is meticulously crafted to equip you with the comprehensive knowledge and essential skills to lead enterprise architecture and integration initiatives. Throughout the program, you will learn how to harness internationally recognized frameworks, including TOGAF®, ArchiMate®, and COBIT® 2019 as well as business capability mapping, and target-state roadmap design. You will gain not only theoretical insights but also practical tools to rationalize application portfolios, modernize legacy systems, and align technology investments with business strategy. You will emerge ready to design scalable architectures, orchestrate complex integrations, and shape technology direction at the executive level.
Beyond architecture strategy, you will command systems integration, API governance, and event-driven architecture to resolve integration bottlenecks and drive enterprise-wide interoperability. Through cloud resilience, data governance, Zero Trust security, and AI governance frameworks, you will learn to anticipate technology risks, reinforce architectural controls, and safeguard critical operations. Drawing on real-world case studies and practical exercises, you will sharpen your ability to evaluate investment trade-offs, establish measurable performance indicators, and present compelling business cases to executive stakeholders, ensuring every technology decision delivers sustainable organizational value.
Upon successful completion, you will earn the Certification in Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration and
Technology Governance Leader, a distinguished credential that validates your expertise in optimizing enterprise architectures, strengthening technology governance, and leading strategic digital transformation. It stands as a powerful testament to your ability to drive architectural efficiency, minimize technology risk, and deliver sustainable business value, positioning you as a trusted authority in enterprise architecture leadership.
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This program will entitle you:
Download Brochure Pricing & Registration- Experience 3 days of intensive, instructor-led live training and develop the practical expertise to apply enterprise architecture frameworks, systems integration strategies, and technology governance principles to drive business-IT alignment and enterprise-wide transformation.
- Earn the industry-recognized Certified Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration and Technology Governance Leader (CEA™) designation, a distinguished credential demonstrating your ability to modernize enterprise technology ecosystems, strengthen architecture governance, optimize technology investments, and deliver measurable business value.
- Gain practical expertise in AI-ready enterprise architecture, legacy modernization, and technology risk management to eliminate integration silos, reduce technical debt, and build resilient technology ecosystems that support innovation, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisers at [email protected] or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which sets and upholds the governing standards for every professional who completes it.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by the CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors, complementing the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice, and recognized independent CPD accreditation aligned with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
Fragmented enterprise architectures and disconnected systems drive up operating costs, delay critical projects, and stall business growth. According to MuleSoft’s 2026 Connectivity Benchmark Report, only 27% of enterprise applications are connected on average, exposing costly integration gaps across the enterprise.
This certified program is designed to equip IT and enterprise architecture leaders with the comprehensive knowledge and practical capabilities to architect, integrate, and govern complex enterprise technology environments. Throughout the program, you will explore essential disciplines including enterprise architecture frameworks, business capability mapping, application portfolio rationalization, target-state architecture design, and strategic technology roadmaps. You will also master enterprise systems integration methodologies, API-led connectivity, middleware architecture, event-driven integration, and interoperability across legacy, cloud, and hybrid environments. Through practical frameworks and real-world applications, you will build the expertise to eliminate technology silos, modernize enterprise infrastructure, and establish scalable, resilient architecture ecosystems that keep pace with evolving business requirements.
Additionally, the program examines advanced technology governance strategies, including architecture governance frameworks, technology investment oversight, IT risk management, cybersecurity alignment, and regulatory compliance. You will learn to establish effective architecture review boards, enforce enterprise-wide technology standards, evaluate architectural trade-offs, and implement governance mechanisms that strengthen accountability and strategic alignment. Special emphasis is placed on managing architectural complexity, governing cloud and AI adoption, optimizing technology portfolios, and leading large-scale integration and modernization initiatives. By the end of this program, you will command the strategic and technical leadership capabilities to drive enterprise-wide technology transformation with confidence and precision.
Upon successful completion, you will earn the Certified Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration and Technology Governance Leader credential. This distinguished certification validates your expertise in architecture-led modernization, enterprise integration, and strategic technology governance, positioning you as a trusted leader ready to steer complex transformation initiatives, optimize technology investments, strengthen organizational resilience, and deliver sustainable business outcomes.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Enterprise Architecture Strategy
- Business–IT Strategic Alignment
- Business Capability Modelling
- TOGAF & ArchiMate Application
- Architecture Governance Design
- Architecture Decision Rights
- Technology Investment Prioritization
- Application Portfolio Rationalization
- Technical Debt Optimization
- Enterprise Systems Integration
- API Lifecycle Governance
- Microservices Architecture Design
- Event-Driven Integration
- Legacy Modernization Strategy
- Technology Transformation Roadmapping
- Hybrid Cloud Architecture
- Cloud Workload Optimization
- Enterprise Data Governance
- AI Readiness Assessment
- Cloud Cost Optimization
- Zero Trust Security Architecture
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Operational Resilience Planning
- Architecture Assurance & Compliance
- AI & Agentic Governance
- AI Risk & Control Design
- Technology Value Realization
- Enterprise Architecture Leadership
- Executive Stakeholder Engagement
- Board-Level Technology Communication
Your Faculty Director
With over 28 years of extensive experience in enterprise architecture, systems integration, and technology transformation, Harshender Singh Chhabra is a distinguished technology leader and strategic advisor to CIOs, CTOs, and senior executives across global enterprises. Currently serving as AI Transformation Leader and Enterprise Architect at Cognizant, he drives enterprise-wide modernization, AI adoption, and technology governance across Australia and New Zealand.
Harshender has held senior architecture leadership roles at Cognizant and IBM, contributing to over US$350 million in successful enterprise transformation deals. His international experience spans Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and India, including major engagements with VISA and Aetna Healthcare. His expertise encompasses enterprise architecture governance, API-led integration, legacy modernization, and operational resilience. At the forefront of enterprise AI transformation, he specializes in agentic AI governance, AI-ready architectures, and intelligent automation, with practical knowledge of ISO/IEC 42001 and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework.
Certified Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration and Technology Governance Leader (CEA™) Program Agenda
Chartered Exam
At the end of the program, you will sit a Chartered exam of 50 multiple-choice questions. Upon passing, you will earn the Certified Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration and Technology Governance Leader (CEA™) designation.
- 98% of students who take this exam pass successfully. Nearly every professional who completes our programs passes this test and earns the Certified Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration and Technology Governance Leader (CEA™) designation.
- The exam consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, and you need just 25 out of 50 correct answers to pass.
- You can retake the exam online as many times as you need, at no additional charge.
- Your program fee already includes the exam, so there are no additional charges to sit it.
Should you need support preparing for a retake, our team and faculty leader will provide dedicated assistance to help you pass.
Certified Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration and Technology Governance Leader (CEA™) Designation
Upon successfully completing the program and passing the Chartered exam, you will be awarded the Certified Enterprise Architecture, Systems Integration and Technology Governance Leader (CEA™) designation—ready to showcase on your resume, CV, and professional profiles. This industry-recognized certification carries lifelong validity, a lasting testament to your expertise.
Globally recognized, this certification validates your ability to lead enterprise architecture modernization, strengthen integration governance and evaluate technology investments against business objectives. It enhances your professional credibility, demonstrates your ability to align complex technology ecosystems with business objectives, and positions you for greater leadership accountable for technology governance. Developed by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, the program content is independently accredited by the CPD Certification Service as meeting the highest standards of continuing professional principles.
Pricing & Registration
Africa
Dates: 19 - 21 May 2027
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm West Africa Time (WAT)
10:00am - 5:30pm Central Africa Time (CAT)
10:00am - 5:30pm South Africa Standard Time (SAST)
11:00am - 6:30pm East Africa Time (EAT)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 16 Mar 2027 | By 27 Apr 2027 | After 27 Apr 2027 | |
| South Africa Delegates | ZAR 24,995 | ZAR 27,995 | ZAR 29,995 |
| Delegates from Other African Countries | USD 1,395 | USD 1,595 | USD 1,695 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- Canada: +1 833 879 8820
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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