Earn your Seat at the Strategy Table:
**Master Business Architecture in Practice**

16-week intensive online programme to analyse businesses, shape transformation, and confidently influence decision-makers

Business Architecture Mastery Programme

Duration 16 weeks

Delivery Live Online

Format Weekly 3-hour sessions

Schedule Thursdays,

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Who This Course Is For

Designed for senior business analysts, strategists, business architects and enterprise architects who need to assess organisations quickly, identify opportunities for improvement, and turn recommendations into practical change.

It is also valuable for programme management office leaders and strategic change directors responsible for defining, justifying, and overseeing transformation initiatives.

What You’ll Gain From This Course

✔ Use change to your advantage
Respond to disruption and emerging technology with confidence.

✔ Apply skills across your career
Develop transferable methods you can use in many business contexts.

✔ Use proven modern techniques
Learn current approaches to business architecture and enterprise analysis.

✔ Deliver more holistic outcomes
Connect strategy, operating models, technology and people to create better results.

✔ Strengthen your strategic influence
Contribute confidently where critical business decisions are made.

✔ Identify what matters faster
Recognise the real strategic issues before they become costly problems.

✔ Lead meaningful transformation
Turn business insight into practical, organisation-wide change.

✔ Work effectively with executives
Engage senior stakeholders in a way that earns trust and support.

This is the most comprehensive Business Architecture training programmes available globally, going beyond established frameworks such as TOGAF®, Zachman, BizBOK®, and ArchiMate® to integrate strategy, architecture, and delivery into a practical, end-to-end approach to enterprise transformation.

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What Past Delegates Say

““The course was a real eye-opener to what Business Architecture truly is and how it can be used. There were several ‘aha’ moments during the 16 weeks that helped explain challenges in my current organisation.””

— H. P.

Robert McKee

20+ Year Business Architecture veteran Major banking group

"Having participated in the above-mentioned course under the auspices of Inspired.org during Feb–June 2021, I can unreservedly say that it was one of the most encompassing courses on Business Architecture that I have had the privilege to attend..."

"Having participated in the above-mentioned course under the auspices of Inspired.org during Feb–June 2021, I can unreservedly say that it was one of the most encompassing courses on Business Architecture that I have had the privilege to attend.

Graham McLeod, who is the owner and Chief Architect at Inspired.org, brought not only a deep theoretical understanding to the sessions, but also practical experience that made the learning immediately applicable.

The course material was structured in a way that progressively built understanding while still allowing room for discussion and reflection, making the experience both engaging and valuable."

Damian Gawlowski

Business Architecture and Design Lead at Deloitte, London UK

"I recently completed the Business Architecture Masterclass (BAMC) administered by Inspired Consulting and presented by Graham McLeod. This being my second completely virtual training course, the first being done through Oxford University’s Said Business School, I found the quality to be comparable in terms of structure and delivery. I am an experienced Business Architect with over two decades of experience across multiple industries and an active member of the Business Architecture Guild. The BAMC has certainly been one of the more useful courses that I have attended in that the spectrum of content presented is far broader than I would have expected..."

"I recently completed the Business Architecture Masterclass (BAMC) administered by Inspired Consulting and presented by Graham McLeod. This being my second completely virtual training course, the first being done through Oxford University’s Said Business School. The course was well managed with materials at a similar quality to that of Oxford University. Sessions were also run in a similar fashion where there was a mix of lecture, discussion and break out rooms for group exercises.

I am an experienced Business Architect having first been introduced to the subject at University in 2000. The early part of my career focused on developing my Business Analysis skills, which provided the stepping stone for Business Architecture. After moving to the UK in 2008, I have worked in many industries including Financial Services, Utilities and Professional Services. I am an active member of the Business Architecture Guild and have completed several Business Architecture related courses.

The BAMC has certainly been one of the more useful courses that I have attended in that the spectrum of content presented is far broader than I would have expected. To truly take advantage of the material presented in this course, it is advisable to have a basic Business Architecture foundation as well as some business or operational experience. The subjects covered extend beyond the traditional content that you would expect - to starting to think outside the box, different perspectives, what matters to the design of a business and its people. This is why a broader knowledge of operational activities at a senior level may be required.

When I signed up for the course, I was very interested in how to come up with new ways to visualise Business Architecture related data into formats that could be consumed and used by senior management for the purposes of making informed decisions using reliable Business Architecture data. My area focuses on Business Transformation and in most cases I have found that management have been working from programme led data generation and not really focussing on what the Business Design needs in order to transform effectively. Business Architecture is an excellent source of additional data that is linked to the architecture of the business and can really help with tough decisions concerning business transformation and strategy alignment.

This course is a great option to solidify basic Business Architecture training already completed. It goes beyond the Business Architecture Guild’s BIZBOK guide and the Zachmann Framework Masterclasses that I have done. If you are looking for a course that will introduce you to some of the latest research in this field and beyond, I would highly recommend this course.”

Content and Structure

The Business Architecture Mastery Programme combines live, instructor-led learning with practical application in real-world scenarios. Sessions follow a TED-style lecture format supported by guided exercises, group work, and facilitated discussion.

Sessions are recorded; supporting notes, templates, and examples are provided.

The programme is designed not only to build understanding of business architecture concepts, but to enable practical application throughout the course.

The main topics covered in the course include (subject to improvement without notice):

1. Introduction

Begin the programme with an introduction to the cohort, the course and the fundamentals of business architecture. Build a shared understanding of key concepts and how business architecture supports organisational alignment and change.

2. Decomposition & Abstraction

Learn to analyse a business through decomposition, abstraction and multiple perspectives. Explore model types including motivation, goals, functions, processes, services and capabilities to create a clearer view of how the organisation operates.

3. Maturity & Readiness Models

Understand how to build and apply maturity models to assess current capability and identify practical next steps. Use these models across business architecture, digital transformation and organisational change.

4. Meta Models & Ontology

Examine how structured frameworks help organise knowledge and improve analysis. Learn to identify gaps, overlaps and opportunities while integrating multiple viewpoints across the business.

5. Context Analysis

Understand the wider forces shaping an organisation, including technology, markets, regulation and social change. Learn how external context influences strategy, structure and future options.

6. Interaction, Stakeholders & Value Delivery

Explore the organisation from the perspective of customers, employees, partners and regulators. Learn how to identify stakeholder needs, expectations and the value exchanged between them.

7. Measurement, Metrics & Business Health

Discover how meaningful measurement drives better decisions and stronger performance. Learn to define metrics that support sustainable outcomes and improve organisational health.

8. Why? Understanding Motivation

Explore the drivers behind business activity and change. Learn how to identify priorities, align goals and respond to shifting needs.

9. Working Smarter not Harder

See how data, automation and intelligent technologies can improve business performance. Learn how shared language and clear models support better decisions and collaboration.

10. Communication, Listening, Convincing

Develop stronger communication skills for analysis and change. Learn to listen effectively, build consensus and present recommendations in a clear and persuasive way.

11. Data Knowledge & Power

Explore the relationship between data, information and knowledge. Learn how to organise and use them effectively to improve insight and decision-making.

12. Desirable Futures, Innovation, Disruption

Learn to imagine and shape better possible futures. Use visioning, scenarios and prototyping to explore new opportunities for products, services and customer experience.

13. Delivering Delight

Learn how to design products and services that exceed expectations. Explore how customer delight can become a sustainable competitive advantage.

14. Organisation Structure, Design, Emergence, Managing Risk

Understand how organisations evolve and why structure matters. Learn how design, culture and change management support future-ready organisations.

15. Understanding and Achieving Quality

Discover how quality can be defined, measured and improved. Learn how better quality strengthens business outcomes and stakeholder experience.

16. Choosing Battles, Scoping, Prioritising & Wrap-Up Session

Learn how to focus effort where it matters most. Understand how to scope initiatives, prioritise resources and sequence delivery for greater impact.

Live Sessions

All sessions in the programme are instructor-led and highly interactive.

The programme consists of 16 weekly 3-hour core learning sessions. Each session includes an additional 30 minutes allocated for Q&A and discussion.

It begins with a 3-hour introductory session covering participant introductions, an overview of the programme, technical setup, and basics of business architecture.

This is followed by 14 weekly content-focused sessions that combine short lectures, practical individual and group exercises, case study work, facilitated discussion, and real-world examples, with supplemental video material for reinforcement.

The programme concludes with a final session that brings together key content, consolidates learning, and includes reflection, feedback, and planning for how to apply the concepts within participants’ organisations.

All sessions are recorded for later review and reinforcement.

Certification

Delegates may do an optional examination following attendance of the course, scheduled at mutual convenience.

This is charged at ZAR R3 000 or US $190 (before taxes) and is not included in the course fee.

Certification requires completion of at least 12 out of the 16 modules, which includes attendance of the relevant sessions and completion of the associated assignments for those modules.

Those passing the exam will be certified as Inspired Business Architects (Probationary).

Probationary qualification can be upgraded to Certified following:

Submission of a portfolio of business architecture deliverables produced
Interview with respect to business architecture knowledge and application

These follow up activities are included in the examination fee.

Provided Materials

Participants receive a curated set of learning materials designed to support both the live sessions and self-study. These include supporting notes, documents, examples, and videos that reinforce key concepts throughout the programme.

All course notes are made available digitally via a LMS platform, with access provided for at least one year after enrolment, allowing you to revisit and revise content at your own pace.

You will also receive a compiled ebook version of the course notes — Desirable Futures— in PDF format for convenient offline reference.

In addition, participants gain access to a digital resource portal containing a wide range of supplementary materials, including articles, research papers, presentations, and videos for further exploration beyond the core curriculum.

Enrolment and Pricing

Choose your country and booking type to see your price and available early-bird discounts.

We offer fair pricing for developed and developing economies. Discounts vary depending on how early you book and whether you are self-funded, company-funded, or part of a team.

This tool provides an estimate. Final amounts, including any applicable taxes, will be confirmed at enrolment.

The course fee includes:

✔ Course materials & templates
✔ Access to recordings
✔ Hands-on exercises and case study learning
✔ Access to extensive alumni materials for further learning

Register Your Interest

Please contact us if you want to arrange an in-person or in-house course and we will review the request.

Why Inspired?

This is the most comprehensive Business Architecture training programmes available globally.

We go beyond established frameworks such as TOGAF®, Zachman, BizBOK® (Business Architecture Guild), the Business Model Canvas (Osterwalder & Pigneur), Enterprise Engineering (Dietz et al.), and ArchiMate® (The Open Group). While these approaches are recognised and valuable, we place greater emphasis on the real-world context in which organisations operate and the multiple dimensions that must be integrated to support coherent, informed decision-making.

Our approach combines and remains compatible with existing standards where they add value, while extending them through original thinking in integrated meta-models, stakeholder modelling, and end-to-end process architecture. We also explicitly connect strategy formulation, business architecture, and programme delivery to support the architecting and delivery of desirable futures.

This course is built on over 40 years of industry experience and 25+ years of developing practical enterprise architecture techniques used in real-world organisations across multiple sectors, including banking, telecoms, healthcare, energy, retail, and government.

It is led by Graham McLeod, Chief Architect of Inspired, an experienced practitioner, educator, and speaker who works across both industry and academia. His focus is on making complex ideas practical, usable, and directly applicable under real-world constraints.

You may also benefit from contributions by selected guest experts, bringing additional specialist insight into key topic areas.

This programme includes exclusive frameworks, methods and insights developed through the Inspired approach, including:

An introduction to the Inspired Holistic Architecture Language, including its conceptual meta-model
Practical techniques for aligning motivation, function, process, service and capability across the enterprise
Proven maturity models for Enterprise Architecture, Business Architecture, AI and Digital Readiness
The Inspired Process Architecture approach for structuring and improving business operations
Advanced Stakeholder Value Exchange techniques to uncover and communicate value
Innovative methods for initiative selection, scoping and prioritisation
Guidance on presenting recommendations and models in ways that resonate with senior decision-makers

FAQs

The Mastery Programme features one 3.5-hour session a week, whereas the Techniques and Deliverables of Business Architecture course features 5 full-day sessions.
Besides the difference in schedule, the Techniques and Deliverables course is a rapid introduction to business architecture and can be taken as a transition into this role from other roles. It is also ideal for those operating in a service provider or vendor role advising clients at strategic level in the role of business architect.
The Mastery Programme is intended for more experienced practitioners who want to take their expertise to an advanced level.
Yes — this programme is designed for professionals who already have some exposure to Business Architecture, or related disciplines such as Enterprise Architecture or Business Analysis.
You do not need to be an expert, but a basic understanding of business modelling concepts and organisational analysis will help you get the most value from the programme.
You will need a laptop, notebook or tablet with the appropriate software for participating in the Zoom sessions as well as team assignments. Useful software to have on the device includes:
- A presentation program (Microsoft PowerPoint, Apple KeyNote, Open Office Impress)
- A spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, Open Office Calc)
- A word processor (Microsoft Word, Apple Pages, Open Office Write)
- Zoom conferencing software
- Optional: A drawing / diagramming / modelling package of your choice
We understand this is not always easy, but ensuring you have good internet connectivity will greatly improve your experience in the live sessions.
The course is delivered via Zoom, which allows for interactive sessions, group exercises, and live Q&A. You can join via the Zoom app or directly in your browser; just make sure your device is compatible if you want to participate fully in the hands-on exercises.
All course materials, recordings, and resources are hosted on Ruzuku, an easy-to-use online learning platform. You can access content anytime, from any device with an internet connection, so you can review lessons at your own pace.
You should plan for around 4 hours per week in total.
This includes:
- One live instructor-led session each week of approximately 3 consecutive hours
- Around 1 additional hour for reviewing the weekly notes and completing the practical application exercises that reinforce the concepts covered in class
Most participants find this manageable alongside a full-time role, while still allowing enough time to apply what they learn between sessions.
We are prepared to accommodate the actual cohort enrolled, so if the session times are not convenient for you, please contact us and let us know.
Missing an occasional live session is usually not a problem, provided you let us know in advance whenever possible.
We understand that professional and personal commitments can sometimes arise, and we aim to be practical and accommodating. If you do miss a session, you will be expected to:
- Watch the session recording
- Review the weekly notes
- Complete the practical application exercises
- Stay up to date with the programme schedule
As long as you make the effort to keep pace with the programme, missing a session from time to time should not prevent you from progressing successfully.
Yes. All live sessions are recorded and made available through the online course platform.
This allows you to revisit key discussions, catch up on any session you could not attend, and review the material at your own pace throughout the programme.
Yes. The programme is designed to be highly practical, and many previous attendees have started applying what they learned in their organisations while still completing the course.
The techniques, models and frameworks covered in each module can often be used straight away to improve how you analyse the business, communicate with stakeholders and structure architecture work in a real-world environment.
Yes, we offer an optional international certification after completion of the Mastery Programme. See Certification for more details.

Still Have Questions?

Please use the form below to ask us anything or have us contact you for a discussion. Not sure whether this training is suited to your role/organisation/experience? Book a call and we can discuss further, and find the right match for your needs.