What is the Enterprise Architecture Fusion Process?
Developed by Dr. Nedim Dedić, the Enterprise Architecture Fusion Process is a structured and pragmatic approach designed to identify and recommend the most suitable digital technology solution that effectively addresses specific business needs. It enables teams to systematically analyse complex requirements, assess technology options, and collaboratively make robust architectural decisions – even in the face of uncertainty or conflicting interests.
The process places particular emphasis on transparency, full stakeholder involvement and alignment and the integration of functional, business, technological, operational, and strategic perspectives, ensuring that architectural choices are well-founded, future-ready, and aligned with organizational goals.
The method has been successfully applied in numerous companies and is scientifically documented and recognized in the Journal of Information and Organizational Sciences as well as the IEEE Engineering Management Review.
Your Benefits from the Certification Program
Participants of the Enterprise Architecture Fusion Process Expert program gain:
- Methodological Confidence
You will master a clear, structured process to translate business requirements into viable IT architectures – transparent, well-documented, and collaboratively aligned. - Enhanced Personal Impact
You’ll learn how to go beyond advising as an architect or strategy expert – enabling decisions and taking ownership for their implementation. - Leadership Competence
You will develop essential skills in facilitation, conflict resolution, and stakeholder alignment – all critical for any transformative initiative. - Practical Tools and Templates
You will receive ready-to-use tools for decision-making, documentation, and communication throughout the EA Fusion Process. - Certification with Substance
The certificate demonstrates not only theoretical knowledge but also proven application in a real or simulated project case – a strong asset for your professional growth. - Positioning as a Driver of Digital Transformation
With this certification, you qualify as a key figure in transformation programs – operating at the intersection of technology, business, and strategy.
Target Audience
- Enterprise, Solution, and Domain Architects
- Senior IT Consultants
- IT Project Leaders and Strategists
- CIO/CTO-level roles involved in steering and evaluating IT architectures
- Advanced Business Analysts with strong IT affinity
Objectives and Benefits
- Strengthen the ability to systematically translate business requirements into sustainable architectural decisions
- Navigate complex decision-making processes between business and IT with confidence
- Apply the Enterprise Architecture Fusion Process for structured, cross-functional solution finding
- Foster collaboration between Enterprise Architecture, IT delivery, and business teams
- Build a shared understanding of the role of IT architecture as a key enabler of business strategy
Content & Modules
- Fundamentals of the EA Fusion Process
- Why “Fusion”? The difference from traditional architectural work
- Roles, artifacts, and decision logic
- Structured flow of an EA Fusion Process
- Preparation, execution, and follow-up
- Enabling decision readiness and decision-making capability
- Tools & templates
- Best practices, evaluation methods, and decision frameworks
- Documentation and communication formats
- Stakeholder management
- Resolving conflicts and finding common ground
- Ensuring alignment between architecture, business, and leadership
- Case studies and practical exercises
- Real-life use cases from participants
- Joint scenario-based group exercises
- Certification Project
- Application of the process to a real or simulated case
- Presentation and reflection with peer review
Format & Duration
- Total duration: approx. 16 hours
- Format: In-person (2 full days or 4 half-day sessions)
- Included: templates, course materials, certificate
Certification
Participants who successfully complete the program, including the project presentation, receive a certificate:
“Enterprise Architecture Fusion Process Expert”
An optional digital badge for LinkedIn and other platforms is also available.
Prerequisites
- Solid understanding of IT architecture or IT strategy
- Experience in stakeholder communication
- Willingness to contribute a use case from one’s own professional context