ArchiMate Training – Formation ArchiMate

Master ArchiMate — the global standard for enterprise architecture modeling. Hands-on courses in Sparx EA or Archi. Delivered in English or French.

ArchiMate Training (Brussels & Paris) — NILUS TRAINING & CONSULTING offers hands-on ArchiMate training courses (formation ArchiMate) that teach architects and analysts how to describe, analyze, and communicate enterprise architectures using The Open Group's ArchiMate modeling language — with practical, tool-based exercises using Sparx Enterprise Architect and Archi.

From foundational ArchiMate concepts to advanced viewpoints and modeling patterns, our ArchiMate courses (cours modélisation architecture) are built around real-world scenarios drawn from 20+ years of enterprise architecture consulting. Whether you're preparing for ArchiMate certification (certification ArchiMate) or embedding ArchiMate into your organization's practice, we deliver the skills your team needs — in English or French.

ArchiMate cross-layer relationships diagram modeled in Sparx Enterprise Architect — from ArchiMate training course
ArchiMate cross-layer relationships modeled in Sparx Enterprise Architect — from our ArchiMate training program

Course Programs

ArchiMate Fundamentals

1 day

Introduction to ArchiMate concepts, core elements, relationships, and layers. Learn the visual language and create your first architecture models.

Core framework & layered structure
Business layer elements & relationships
Application & technology layers
Basic viewpoints & views
Hands-on: modeling a simple enterprise scenario

ArchiMate Intermediate

1–2 days

Deepen your ArchiMate skills with cross-layer modeling, motivation extension, implementation & migration, and stakeholder-driven viewpoints.

Motivation layer (drivers, goals, principles)
Implementation & migration elements
Cross-layer relationships & derivation
Strategy & capability modeling
Hands-on: multi-layer architecture model

ArchiMate Advanced & Patterns

1–2 days

Master advanced modeling techniques including custom viewpoints, reusable patterns, model governance, and integration with TOGAF.

Custom viewpoint design
Reusable architecture patterns
ArchiMate & TOGAF ADM alignment
Model quality & governance practices
Hands-on: organization-specific viewpoints

ArchiMate in Sparx EA

1 day

Tool-specific training for modeling ArchiMate in Sparx Enterprise Architect — MDG setup, diagram creation, element management, and documentation generation.

ArchiMate MDG configuration in EA
Creating & organizing ArchiMate diagrams
Element reuse across projects
Generating architecture documentation
Hands-on: building a complete model in EA

ArchiMate in Archi

1 day

Hands-on training with the Archi open-source tool — from basic modeling to jArchi scripting, collaboration, and integration with version control.

Archi tool setup & navigation
Creating models & viewpoints
Canvas & sketch views
jArchi scripting for automation
Collaboration with coArchi & Git integration
ArchiMate strategy elements diagram modeled in Sparx EA — strategy and capability modeling in ArchiMate training
ArchiMate strategy elements in Sparx Enterprise Architect — covered in our intermediate and advanced ArchiMate training modules

Flexible Delivery

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On-site Workshops

Instructor-led training at your offices — work with your own models and architecture artifacts.

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Remote / Live Online

Interactive virtual sessions with screen sharing, exercises, and real-time Q&A.

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Blended Programs

Combine multiple modules into a multi-day program customized to your team's needs and goals.

Who Is This For?

Our ArchiMate training (formation ArchiMate) is designed for enterprise architects, business architects, application architects, solution designers, and IT governance professionals. No prior ArchiMate experience is required for the Fundamentals track — intermediate and advanced courses build on foundational knowledge.

Training Delivered in English & French

Based in Brussels, we deliver our ArchiMate courses (formation ArchiMate, certification ArchiMate) in both English and French. Whether your team operates in English or French, we adapt our course materials and instruction language to fit. Available on-site in Brussels, Paris, or at your offices across Europe — or remotely via live virtual sessions.

Brussels / BruxellesParisLuxembourgRemote / À distanceOn-site / Sur site

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Tell us about your team, preferred tooling (Sparx EA or Archi), and objectives — we'll design the right program for you.

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