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Can anyone enroll? Yes, the class is an open enrollment workshop, but we do limit the class size to 16.  Also, the Software Architecture class is targeted at practicing software architects or application architects and technical leads, and managers of software architecture teams.

What does the Software Architecture Workshop cover? The Architecture class covers our Software Architecture Decision Framework™ (see ArchitectureDefinition.PDF), our Visual Architecting Process™ (see VisualArchitectingProcess.PDF), including architecture modeling, and the Role of the Architect (see ArchitectRole.PDF). Please see our book draft for a better idea of our approach to architecture. 

Does the class apply to other architecture disciplines? The Software Architecture Workshop, as the name implies, focuses on software architecture, and uses UML as the visual modeling language, where it applies. Many of the techniques and concepts apply to other architecture disciplines, and we have had people from the related architecture disciplines take the class and find it valuable.

Is the class full? We have 4 places available. Please do tell your colleagues about this class. We'd appreciate it, and you'll benefit from having more critical mass behind your architecting work. To enroll, please fill out our online enrollment form for the class.  

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What is the value of this class?  Some two thousand very talented and experienced architects have taken our classes. Even the most experienced architects consistently identify key steps that they have not been undertaking on their architecting projects. They also identify much that they have been doing right, and value this confirmation of their use of best practice. Doing the right steps, in the right order, to the right extent, with good techniques and sound principles, saves architects time and makes them more effective. 

Yes, there is some strength to the argument that architecting skills are learned from experience -- but the lesson is always much less costly when it is from someone else's experience! We have focused exclusively on software architectures, effective architectural practice, and architecture teaching since 1995, and arguably lead the industry in synthesizing architecture experience into our approach to architecture and our training classes.  

Who else should take this class? We firmly believe that individuals can bring about significant organizational change, but it takes effort and attention. It would behoove your team to focus this leadership and effort on making the architecture successful, rather than on figuring out a common team approach to creating the architecture! Having the entire team take the class is a proven,  effective way to establish a solid foundation of architecture concepts and practice.  

Please let others know about this workshop--you can email this page using the "File/Send/Page by Email" option on Internet Explorer!

Workshop Logistics

What is the location for the workshop? The workshop will be held at The White House Las Vegas which is a unique executive business center located directly across from the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The White House, Las Vegas
3260 Joe W. Brown Dr
Las Vegas, Nevada
89109 USA

When does the class start and end? We begin at 8:30am and generally end at 5pm. We serve lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks. Continental breakfast is available from 8am.

How do I enroll? Please fill out our online enrollment form to register for the class. Becuase we are so close to the starte date, please call us at 1-812-335-1653 with your for payment information, and your registration will be complete once payment is made. Please note that payment is required to complete your registration before we can confirm your place in the class. 

Where should I stay? 

Please note that accommodation is not included in the workshop price, and you need to make your own reservations.  

Residence Inn Convention Center
3225 Paradise Rd. (close)
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ph: (702) 796-9300
Fax: (702) 796-9562
marriott.com/lasnv

Residence Inn Hughes Center
370 Hughes Center Dr. (1 mile )
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ph: (702) 650-0040
Fax: (702) 650-5510
marriott.com/lashh

Las Vegas Hilton
3000 Paradise Road (1 mile )
800-445-8667

Embassy Suites Hotel Convention Center
3600 Paradise Road (1 mile)
800-362-2779

Tuscany Suites & Casino
255 East Flamingo Road (2.2 miles)
877-887-2261

Bally’s Las Vegas
3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South (2.5 miles)
888-742-9248

Courtyard Las Vegas Convention Center
3275 Paradise Road (0.6 mile)
800-321-2211

Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
4455 Paradise Road (1.8 miles)
800-473-7625

Westin Casuarina Hotel & Spa
160 East Flamingo Road (2.2 miles)
800-228-3000

Royal Resort
99 Convention Center Drive (1 mile)
800-634-6118
 

Area Information

What is there to do in the area?   Las Vegas has reportedly recrafted itself as a family destination, though obviously it still has all the casinos and shows for which it is famous. We're interested in using it as a jumping-off point to the Grand Canyon, as well as Utah's spectacular national parks (Bryce, Zion, Canyonlands, etc.). If you haven't made it to these national parks, we highly recommend that you extend your trip! (And if you have been, we'll leave it to you to recommend it to yourself.) Just take note: if you want to stay anywhere in the Grand Canyon National Park, you should book now! Rim-view rooms sell out early.