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By Sylvain Melchior

🧭 Training in Enterprise Architecture: overview of courses in France

In an increasingly complex and interconnected digital world, Enterprise Architecture (EA) has become a strategic discipline for aligning business vision, technology, and organisational resilience.

Mastering EA allows organisations to steer transformation initiatives effectively, secure critical programmes (ERP, CRM, cloud, data...), uncover key interdependencies — and above all, bring clarity to complexity.

The good news? Whether you’re a CIO, consultant, enterprise architect, or career changer, France now offers a wide range of accessible, high-quality EA training programmes. Here’s a curated overview, tailored to different needs and professional backgrounds.

1. 🎯 Courses led by industry experts

🔹 Projexion – “Enterprise Architecture with purpose”

A recognised pioneer in architecture consulting, Projexion offers practical, hands-on training built around real-life use cases. Their flagship programme reconnects architecture with transformation, value creation, and human dynamics.


Selected courses:


💡 Key takeaways:

  • Real-world teaching approach with case studies
  • Trainers with extensive field experience
  • Ideal for IT, business or transformation profiles


📍 View the full training offer

🔹 OCTO Academy – TOGAF and ArchiMate for experienced professionals

OCTO (part of Accenture) offers a structured path from foundational to expert level in TOGAF® and ArchiMate®, with hands-on labs and real-world application.


Flagship courses:


💡 Key takeaways:

  • Designed for architects and senior IT professionals
  • Practical workshops based on real-life cases
  • Delivered by seasoned experts


📍 Explore OCTO Academy

2. 🌐 Flexible, self-paced training

🔹 Udemy – TOGAF 10 in French

For self-starters and professionals looking for affordable, flexible learning, Udemy offers a full online course in TOGAF® 10 (in French), led by James Priso (TINA consulting).


📚 TOGAF 10 – Part 1: Full Course (FR)


💡 Key takeaways:

  • Short, structured video modules
  • Excellent value for money, with frequent discounts
  • A great complement to on-the-job learning
  • Covers the TOGAF Foundation exam content

3. 🎓 Academic programmes

🔹 CentraleSupélec – Executive Certificate in Enterprise Architecture

This executive programme is aimed at experienced professionals seeking to master EA from strategic, organisational and technological perspectives.


💡 Key takeaways:

  • Combines academic rigour with business practice
  • Focus on governance, alignment, and transformation
  • Suitable for senior IT and transformation leaders


📍 Programme details

🔹 Télécom Paris – MSc in Digital Enterprise Architecture

This 12-month postgraduate degree focuses on EA in the context of cloud transformation, digital strategy and data-centric models.


📍 Discover the MSc


💡 Key takeaways:

  • Alternating work-study format
  • Strong focus on data-driven architecture and emerging tech
  • Excellent alumni network across consulting and tech sectors

🔹 CNAM – Certificate in Enterprise Architecture and IT Urbanisation

CNAM offers a flexible postgraduate certificate (24 ECTS), recognised by employers and well-suited to working professionals.


💡 Key takeaways:

  • Postgraduate-level certificate (equivalent to Master's), available through continuing education
  • Evening, weekend, and distance learning formats
  • Focus on IT urbanisation, governance, and frameworks such as TOGAF and SIMA
  • Assessment via continuous evaluation, final exam, and a professional dissertation


📍 Programme overview

✍️ Final thoughts

Whether you’re looking to formalise your skills, upskill within your current role, or pivot your career, France offers high-quality training options across the entire enterprise architecture spectrum.

And because training is just the first step, tools like Boldo can help you bring your knowledge to life — through intuitive modelling, impactful storytelling, and collaborative governance of your IT and business landscapes.

👉 Not sure which programme suits you best, or looking to apply your learning in real projects? Get in touch with us — we’d be happy to help!

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