Architecture Classes in Chicago, IL

Learn to create an enjoyable backyard space that is functional and fun. Explore the design and development of dining and entertaining areas (such as decks and patios), children’s play spaces, and outdoor storage and utility areas. Learn how to screen and focus views to create a sense of enclosure for private areas with comfort and security.

TOGAF® (The Open Group Architecture Framework) is an enterprise architecture methodology that helps businesses align their architectural objectives in a way that benefits enterprise software development. It is a vendor-neutral framework that is held at high standards by several companies all over the globe. Our training in Chicago IL equips...

Learn the basics of interior design fundamentals by selecting a room of your choice as your project and adding new, reusing, and editing the current space. Create a concept board, sketch a floor plan on graph paper, explore color theory, review lighting solutions and materials and sources. This class is not intended for interior design professionals...

How do you take your plans from the drawing board to creating the garden without being overwhelmed by the amount of work and money? Learn how to develop a shopping list and timeline to phase the work over several seasons. You’ll receive some useful tips on budgeting, purchasing plants, and working with landscape professionals.

The patio is a place to enjoy meals, to entertain, to relax, and to spend time with family and friends. It is, in effect, your outdoor living room. Style, size, shape, and material are design elements that need to be considered when designing a patio.  In addition to these elements, we will explore various paving materials such as brick, bluestone,...

The Applied Business Architecture training course provides you with the knowledge and understanding of Business Modeling, Business Capabilities, TOGAF® Business Scenarios, Information Mapping, and Value Streams. The course also teaches you how to apply them in the development of a Business Architecture based on the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2. Accredited...

Landscape architects, landscape designers, and gardeners often use a graphic palette and symbols to produce a master landscape plan that conveys their idea. You will enhance your plan development skills and dive into more detail such as drafting, lettering, and freehand drawing when preparing a document for client presentation. A supply list will...

The ArchiMate® 3 Enterprise Architecture modeling language provides a uniform representation for diagrams that describe Enterprise Architectures. It includes concepts for specifying inter-related architectures, specifying viewpoints for selected stakeholders, and language customization mechanisms. It describes and brings different architecture domains...

ArchiMate® 3 is an open and independent modeling language for Enterprise Architecture. It complements The Open Group Architectural Framework (TOGAF), although it is not dependent on TOGAF®. ArchiMate® 3 offers architects a notation methodology for describing, analyzing, and visualizing relationships among entities in business, data, application,...

EA Principals are excited to announce that we will be in the first wave of accredited training providers to deliver the new updated ArchiMate 3.1 training course. The updated ArchiMate program holds a number of useful additions and improvements for Enterprise Architecture practitioners. The one most valuable improvements to the standard is the addition...

Sketchbooks are rewarding, personal, and a way to hone drawing skills. You will draw from nature, plein air-style, in the Greenhouses, using various portable media. Give yourself the freedom to sketch unique specimens without the pressure of producing a final plant portrait—instead, creating a record of your artistic journey.  A supply list...

This intensive course covers the entire syllabus for the TOGAF® 9.1 Foundation Level, thereby preparing candidates for the TOGAF Level 1 examination. Sample exam questions and answers for the Level 1 examination are given throughout the course to help better prepare students for their TOGAF 9.1 Level 1 exams. Course Outline: Architecture Development...

TOGAF®(The Open Group Architecture Framework) is a global de facto standard for enterprise application that provides a unified approach to drive high-level business strategy and growth in an organization. Its worldwide acceptance has greatly increased the demand for TOGAF® certified professionals, who can implement this approach to fit within...

This intensive course covers the entire syllabus for the TOGAF 9 Certified Level, thereby preparing candidates for the TOGAF 9 Level 2 examination. The course is enhanced with case studies that demonstrate how TOGAF is used in context. Sample exam questions and answers for the Level 2 examination are given throughout the course to help better prepare...

Here’s your chance to learn the basics of lawn care. Using the Garden’s holistic turf management program as a model, Tom Fritz explains how to cultivate a thriving lawn while lessening pesticide use. He’ll cover turf culture, mowing, aerating, watering, fertilizing and weeding, and insect and disease control. Please dress for the weather.