OBASHI® FOUNDATION
OVERVIEW
The OBASHI® Foundation qualification aims to determine if a candidate could act as an informed member of a management team, which is using the OBASHI® methodology.
Candidates need to show they understand the principles and terminology of this method. They should:
- Understand how OBASHI® supports Business Strategy
- Describe the benefits organisations can gain from OBASHI®
- Understand the concept of dataflow and be able to explain the purpose and use of a DAV, and describe how it is constructed
- Recall OBASHI® Core Principles and Laws of OBASHI®
- List and describe the concept of Layers and Elements in OBASHI®
- Be able to explain the purpose and use of a B&IT diagram and describe how it is constructed
- Understand the laws of Digital Dynamics
- Understand the OBASHI® Rules and Relationships
- Understand the concept of Logical and Physical models.
The OBASHI® Methodology scheme consists of two qualification levels: Foundation and Practitioner, with an examination for each.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This management course will benefit business leaders at every level, creating a visual map and giving them a clear understanding of:
- how their business works
- the assets that make it work
- the inter-dependencies between those assets
PRE-REQUISITE LEARNING
Course delegates should preferably have some experience in a business environment. Delegates who successfully complete the Foundation exam are encouraged to pursue OBASHI® Practitioner accreditation.
COURSE CONTENT
This management course follows the syllabus set down by the APM Group. The OBASHI® Methodology assesses six layers of your business operations, the first two of examining how the business works. The last four explore the IT assets that support those activities, including:
- Ownership (stakeholders)
- Business Process
- Application
- System (Operating System)
- Hardware
- Infrastructure
COURSE DURATION & DELIVERY
This is an intensive three day course leading to the OBASHI® Foundation examination which takes place on the final day. The multiple choice, closed book exam is one hour and consists of 50 questions. Delegates must obtain 60% out of the 50 available marks.
Delegates receive the following:
- Accredited course material
- OBASHI® Textbook
Depending on experience, delegates are encouraged to devote at least 14 hours of pre-course studying before attending the course. Evening work is also required during the course.
The OBASHI® course is delivered with a blend of classroom training interventions and practical syndicate and individual sessions. All our facilitators are accredited by the APMG.
The OBASHI® course may be delivered at our premises, or alternatively we also tailor the course to be delivered in-house with adequate attendees.
BENEFITS
On completion of this course, delegates will be able to design, monitor and optimize your business in a way that:
- Is easier to understand
- Is easier to communicate across the rest of your organisation
- Will help reduce cost and drive competitive advantage
