Key Takeaways
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Explain how the application architecture fits into the broader context of business goals and enterprise architecture
- Design the architecture with emphasis on the software quality attributes and their tradeoffs
- Design common application integration components
- Describe the software architecture with views and viewpoints
- Perform threat modelling to identify the threats, vulnerabilities and recommend appropriate controls
- Undertake capacity planning
Who Should Attend
This course is for:
- System Analysts
- Software Engineers who aspire to be equipped with skills in solution architecting for enterprise applications
- Project Managers and Project Leads who are needs to be involved in architecture solutioning in the project
Prerequisites
- Participants should have experience in at least one cycle of the software development. Participants should also be familiar with UML, object oriented design as well as at least one programming language (eg. Java).
What to Bring
No printed copies of course materials are issued.
Participants must bring their internet-enabled computing device (laptops, tablet etc) with power charger to access and download course materials.
If you are bringing a laptop, please see below for the tech specs:
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Minimum
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Recommended
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Computer and processor
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1.6 GHz or faster, 2-core Intel Core i3 or equivalent
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1.8 GHz, 4-core Intel Core i5 or equivalent
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Memory
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4 GB RAM
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8 GB RAM
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Hard Disk
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256 GB disk size, with 1GB of available disk space
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256GB disk space, with 2GB of available disk space
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Display
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1280 x 768 screen resolution (32-bit requires hardware acceleration for 4K and higher)
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Graphics
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Graphics hardware acceleration requires DirectX 9 or later, with WDDM 2.0 or higher for Windows 10 (or WDDM 1.3 or higher for Windows 10 Fall Creators Update).
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DirectX 10 graphics card for graphics hardware acceleration
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Others
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An internet connection – broadband wired or wireless
Speakers and a microphone – built-in or USB plug-in or wireless Bluetooth
A webcam or HD webcam - built-in or USB plug-in
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Microsoft Word & Microsoft Excel |
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel & optionally a modelling/drawing tool like Visual Paradigm Community Edition (preferred), WhiteStarUML or Visio |
What Will Be Covered
- Introduction to Solution Architecture
- Architect the Solution Architecture
- Design Highly Available and Secure Architecture
- Design Performance for Architecture
- Perform Capacity Planning for Architecture
- Ensure Maintainable Architecture
The course does not cover Enterprise Architecture, in-depth vendor-specific technologies, Software Design and Implementation. The participants are expected to be able to translate a solution architecture into software design and code.
Format
- You may be required to spend a few hours of your own time outside the class hours to complete the exercises
Fees & Subsidies
Fees for 2025
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Full Fee |
Singaporeans & PRs
(self-sponsored) |
| Full course fee |
S$4500 |
S$4500 |
| ISS Subsidy |
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(S$450) |
| Nett course fee |
S$4500 |
S$4050 |
| 9% GST on nett course fee |
S$405 |
S$364.50 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST |
S$4905 |
S$4414.50 |
Note:
- All fees and subsidies are valid from January 2024, unless otherwise advised.
- All self-sponsored Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay for course fees. For more information about SkillsFuture Credit, click here.
- From 1st January 2024, the GST will be increased to 9%.
Certificate
Certificate of Completion
Participants have to meet a minimum attendance rate of 75% and are required to pass the assessment to be issued a Certificate of Completion.
Preparing for Your Course
NUS-ISS Course Registration Terms and Conditions
Find out more.
NUS-ISS and Learner’s Commitment and Responsibilities
Find out more.
WIFI Access
WIFI access will be made available to participants.
Venue
NUS-ISS
25 Heng Mui Keng Terrace
Singapore 119615
Click HERE for directions to NUS-ISS
In the event of a change of venue, participants are advised to refer to the acceptance email sent one week prior to the commencement date.
Course Confirmation
All classes are subject to confirmation and NUS-ISS will send an acceptance email to participants one week prior to the commencement date. Confirmed registrants are to attend and complete all lectures, class exercises, workshops and assessments (where applicable). Additionally, all responses to feedbacks and surveys conducted by NUS-ISS and its partners must be submitted. All training and assessments will be delivered as described in the course webpage.
General Enquiry
Please feel free to write to ask-iss@nus.edu.sg if you have any enquiry or feedback.