Bip and Cefriel train IT architects for companies, with guaranteed employment

For those who aspire to become an It 'architect' there is time until 10 April to apply for a course organised by the consulting company BIP and the digital innovation centre Cefriel. Then, on 17 April, the third edition of the Advanced Course in Enterprise Architecture will start. It will last 10 weeks, combining theoretical lessons, online activities, in-presence moments and practical applications on real projects developed for BIP customers. The course is designed to train professionals who will drive the IT architectures of the future, supporting organisations in digital transformation processes and in the development of integrated, data-driven technology ecosystems. Arturo Magni, BIP Partner and Head of PLAS (PLatform Architecture Strategy), BIP's Value Line dedicated to Enterprise Architecture, explains that "investing in young talent and building architectural skills has always been a priority for BIP". All the more so now that 'the role of Enterprise Architecture is evolving rapidly: it is no longer just a matter of governing the complexity of IT systems, but of designing technological platforms capable of making organisations adaptive, integrated and ready to enable the adoption of artificial intelligence and data-driven models'. The third edition of the course reinforces BIP's commitment "to train a new generation of professionals capable of connecting strategy, processes and technology, concretely accompanying the evolution of our customers' operating models in a scenario of continuous transformation".

The selected candidates will then be hired from day one within BIP's Value Line PLAS - Platform Architecture Strategy, through a one-year professional apprenticeship contract in the Milan, Rome and Bologna offices. The entire training course will be completely financed by BIP, guaranteeing participants an opportunity to enter the world of technology consulting at no cost.

At the end of the course, candidates will receive an official certificate from the Politecnico di Milano, with 19 university credits. The Scientific Director of the course, Professor Pierluigi Plabani of Politecnico di Milano, explains that 'the increasing complexity of corporate information systems requires governance capable of integrating technological, application and business aspects in a synergic manner. In this context, the figure of the Enterprise Architect is assuming an increasingly central role thanks to his ability to relate business dynamics with the opportunities offered by new technologies. The aim of the course is to provide both solid technical skills and a deep sensitivity to the strategic aspects of the enterprise, helping to train an Enterprise Architect who is recognised as a true 'cultural mediator' between the different corporate souls, often in tension with each other when dealing with innovation projects. During the course, the students will delve into topics such as business modelling, Enterprise Architecture, IT governance, technology strategy and information systems management, acquiring useful skills to act as a bridge between business and technology".