Code to Architect Training Program

Bridging Senior Development to Architecture Mastery

Overview

Are you ready to elevate your team's capabilities to the next level? As leaders—whether you're a COE Leader, Development Manager, Engineering Manager, or Practice Director—your team may have a strong technical foundation, but are they prepared to architect complex systems and lead with strategic vision? The "Code to Architect" program is designed to guide developers through this critical transition, offering a structured pathway from technical contributor to software architect.

Our Approach: Hands-On Learning with Real-World Scenarios

This flagship training program is delivered by a seasoned industry veteran with over 25 years of experience, who is also an MVP. We believe that the best way to learn architecture is by doing, which is why our training focuses on hands-on labs and real-world case studies. Participants will engage in practical exercises and projects designed to tackle the challenges they will face as architects.

Program Duration and Format

The "Code to Architect" training is a comprehensive program delivered over 8 weeks, with weekend sessions to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals. Each session is 4 hours long and includes a mix of lectures, hands-on labs, interactive discussions, and Q&A.

Level 1: Foundations of Technical Leadership

  • Advanced .NET Development: .NET Core and .NET 7 deep dive, performance optimization, and best practices.
  • Design Principles & Patterns: SOLID principles, common .NET design patterns, refactoring, and technical debt management.
  • Testing & Quality Assurance: TDD, BDD, CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps.
  • Technical Leadership Foundations: Effective code reviews, mentoring, and handling legacy systems.

Level 2: System Design and Architectural Patterns

  • System Design Fundamentals: Designing scalable .NET applications, architectural styles, real-world case studies.
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: Microservices, API design, inter-service communication.
  • Cloud Architecture with Azure: Azure App Services, Functions, AKS, serverless architecture.
  • Architectural Patterns & Anti-patterns: DDD, Event Sourcing, CQRS, and avoiding anti-patterns.
  • Integrating AI with Azure OpenAI: Introduction to Azure OpenAI, practical use cases, hands-on AI integration with .NET.

Level 3: Architecture Mastery and Strategic Impact

  • Enterprise Architecture & Technical Vision: Aligning architecture with business goals, trade-off analysis.
  • Communication & Stakeholder Management: Creating architecture documentation, presenting to stakeholders.
  • Security & Compliance: Secure coding practices, Azure AD, GDPR compliance.
  • Azure OpenAI for Intelligent Systems: Architecting AI-enabled systems, conversational AI, scaling AI solutions.
  • Becoming a Strategic Architect: Leveraging Azure services, integrating AI, working with cross-functional teams.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Take the leap from senior developer to architect. Learn, practice, and master the skills that make the difference. Enroll now and become the architect your organization needs.