Course description

Learning to Use LeanIX for Successful Enterprise Architecture is a comprehensive professional training program designed for Enterprise Architects, Solution Architects, IT Architects, SAP Consultants, Digital Transformation Consultants, IT Governance Professionals, Business Analysts, Technology Managers, and SAP certification candidates.

This learning journey provides complete coverage of SAP LeanIX Enterprise Architecture Management, enabling learners to model enterprise architecture, manage IT landscapes, analyze application portfolios, implement governance, collaborate across teams, leverage AI-powered capabilities, and optimize enterprise architecture using SAP LeanIX.

Enterprise Architecture enables organizations to align business strategy with technology investments while improving governance, reducing complexity, and accelerating digital transformation.

In this course, learners will explore SAP LeanIX from foundational concepts through advanced enterprise architecture management. They will learn how to navigate the platform, model enterprise architecture using Fact Sheets, manage architecture data, analyze application portfolios, configure governance models, automate architecture processes, leverage AI capabilities, and extend LeanIX through integrations.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to implement and manage enterprise architecture repositories that support informed business and IT decision-making.

Who Should Attend

  • Enterprise Architects
  • Solution Architects
  • SAP Architects
  • IT Architects
  • Business Architects
  • SAP Consultants
  • Digital Transformation Consultants
  • Technology Managers
  • IT Governance Professionals
  • Business Analysts
  • SAP BTP Consultants
  • Enterprise Application Managers
  • Architecture Repository Administrators
  • IT Strategy Consultants
  • SAP Certification Candidates

Skills You Will Gain

  • SAP LeanIX
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • Fact Sheets
  • Architecture Modeling
  • Data Governance
  • Metamodel Configuration
  • User & Role Management
  • Application Portfolio Assessment
  • Application Rationalization
  • Architecture Dashboards
  • Architecture Reports
  • Enterprise Integrations
  • Automation
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Architecture Repository Management
  • Technology Portfolio Management
  • IT Governance
  • Enterprise Transformation

Career Opportunities

  • Enterprise Architect
  • SAP Enterprise Architect
  • Solution Architect
  • IT Architect
  • Business Architect
  • Enterprise Architecture Consultant
  • SAP LeanIX Consultant
  • Technology Strategy Consultant
  • IT Governance Consultant
  • Application Portfolio Manager
  • Digital Transformation Consultant
  • Enterprise Technology Analyst
  • Architecture Repository Administrator
  • SAP BTP Architect
  • SAP Certification Professional

What will i learn?

  • Navigate SAP LeanIX and understand its architecture.
  • Model enterprise architecture using Fact Sheets.
  • Configure the LeanIX metamodel.
  • Implement data governance.
  • Manage users and roles.
  • Import and manage architecture data.
  • Analyze architecture using dashboards and reports.
  • Collaborate using surveys and subscriptions.
  • Apply automation and AI capabilities.
  • Perform Application Portfolio Assessment.
  • Execute Application Rationalization.
  • Extend SAP LeanIX using integrations.

Requirements

  • Basic SAP Fundamentals
  • Enterprise Architecture Concepts
  • IT Infrastructure Basics
  • Business Process Understanding
  • Digital Transformation Fundamentals
  • Computer or Laptop
  • Stable Internet Connection
  • SAP LeanIX Trial or Enterprise Access (Recommended)
  • Modern Web Browser

Frequently asked question

SAP LeanIX is an enterprise architecture management platform that helps organizations visualize, manage, govern, and optimize their IT landscape and application portfolio.

Yes. The course teaches how to model enterprise architecture using Fact Sheets and relationships between architecture objects.

Yes. You'll learn how to conduct Application Portfolio Assessment to identify risks, redundancies, and modernization opportunities.

Yes. The course includes metamodel configuration, governance rules, user management, and architecture repository administration.

Yes. You'll learn how SAP LeanIX uses AI and automation to improve enterprise architecture management efficiency.

Application Rationalization helps organizations optimize their application portfolio by identifying redundant, obsolete, or costly applications while reducing complexity and improving business value.

Yes. The course covers architecture reporting using reports, dashboards, diagrams, and analytics for communicating enterprise architecture insights.

You will be able to manage enterprise architecture repositories, perform application portfolio assessments, configure governance, automate architecture processes, and support enterprise-wide digital transformation using SAP LeanIX.

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Module 1 Overview

    This module introduces SAP LeanIX Enterprise Architecture Management and provides a complete overview of the platform, its architecture, navigation, data model, Fact Sheets, governance, user administration, collaboration, reporting, and enterprise architecture management capabilities. Learners will gain the foundational knowledge required to manage enterprise architecture effectively using SAP LeanIX.

    What You Will Learn

    • Navigate the SAP LeanIX platform.
    • Understand LeanIX architecture and workspace concepts.
    • Configure enterprise architecture metamodels.
    • Work with Fact Sheets.
    • Manage users, roles, and permissions.
    • Import enterprise architecture data.
    • Configure governance rules.
    • Build reports and dashboards.
    • Collaborate using surveys and subscriptions.
    • Manage enterprise architecture repositories.

    Units in This Module

    • Unit 1: Getting Started with SAP LeanIX
    • Unit 2: Navigating the LeanIX Workspace
    • Unit 3: Understanding Fact Sheets
    • Unit 4: Managing Enterprise Architecture Data
    • Unit 5: Configuring the LeanIX Metamodel
    • Unit 6: Managing Users and Roles
    • Unit 7: Importing Enterprise Architecture Data
    • Unit 8: Creating Reports and Dashboards
    • Unit 9: Collaborating with Surveys and Subscriptions
    • Unit 10: Applying Governance Best Practices
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    1.1 Getting Started with SAP LeanIX

    This unit introduces SAP LeanIX, its purpose, architecture, key capabilities, and role in enterprise architecture management. Learners will understand how LeanIX supports business transformation by providing visibility into enterprise applications, technologies, and business capabilities.

    Key Topics

    • SAP LeanIX Overview
    • Enterprise Architecture
    • Digital Transformation
    • IT Landscape
    • Architecture Repository
    • SAP LeanIX Workspace
    • Architecture Management
    • Technology Portfolio
  • Lesson 03 00:00:00
    1.2 Navigating the LeanIX Workspace

    This unit explains how to navigate the SAP LeanIX workspace, dashboards, menus, search capabilities, and enterprise architecture views used by architects and administrators.

    Key Topics

    • LeanIX Workspace
    • Dashboard Navigation
    • Search
    • Workspace Administration
    • Architecture Views
    • User Interface
    • Enterprise Repository
    • Navigation Tools
  • Lesson 04 00:00:00
    1.3 Understanding Fact Sheets

    This unit introduces Fact Sheets, the core building blocks of SAP LeanIX. Learners will understand how Fact Sheets model applications, business capabilities, technologies, interfaces, organizations, and relationships within enterprise architecture.

    Key Topics

    • Fact Sheets
    • Applications
    • Business Capabilities
    • Interfaces
    • Technologies
    • Organizations
    • Architecture Objects
    • Relationships
  • Lesson 05 00:00:00
    1.4 Managing Enterprise Architecture Data

    This unit explains how enterprise architecture information is captured, maintained, validated, and organized within SAP LeanIX to create an accurate architecture repository.

    Key Topics

    • Architecture Data
    • Repository Management
    • Data Maintenance
    • Data Quality
    • Enterprise Information
    • Metadata
    • Architecture Repository
    • SAP LeanIX
  • Lesson 06 00:00:00
    1.5 Configuring the LeanIX Metamodel

    This unit introduces the LeanIX metamodel and demonstrates how organizations configure architecture object types, attributes, relationships, and governance rules to match enterprise requirements.

    Key Topics

    • LeanIX Metamodel
    • Object Types
    • Attributes
    • Relationships
    • Enterprise Configuration
    • Governance
    • Data Model
    • Architecture Framework
  • Lesson 07 00:00:00
    1.6 Managing Users and Roles

    This unit explains user administration, role assignments, permissions, and workspace security within SAP LeanIX to ensure secure collaboration across architecture teams.

    Key Topics

    • User Management
    • Roles
    • Permissions
    • Workspace Security
    • Access Control
    • Administration
    • SAP LeanIX
    • Governance
  • Lesson 08 00:00:00
    1.7 Importing Enterprise Architecture Data

    This unit demonstrates how enterprise architecture information is imported from external systems and spreadsheets into SAP LeanIX while maintaining data quality and governance.

    Key Topics

    • Data Import
    • Excel Import
    • CSV Import
    • Data Validation
    • Enterprise Repository
    • Architecture Migration
    • Data Quality
    • SAP LeanIX
  • Lesson 09 00:00:00
    1.8 Creating Reports and Dashboards

    This unit explains how to generate architecture reports, dashboards, matrices, and visualizations that help organizations analyze enterprise architecture and support strategic decision-making.

    Key Topics

    • Architecture Reports
    • Dashboards
    • Matrices
    • Visualizations
    • Analytics
    • Reporting
    • KPIs
    • Enterprise Insights
  • Lesson 10 00:00:00
    1.9 Collaborating with Surveys and Subscriptions

    This unit introduces collaboration features in SAP LeanIX, including surveys, subscriptions, notifications, and stakeholder engagement used to keep architecture information accurate and up to date.

    Key Topics

    • Surveys
    • Subscriptions
    • Collaboration
    • Notifications
    • Stakeholder Engagement
    • Architecture Governance
    • Communication
    • SAP LeanIX
  • Lesson 11 00:00:00
    1.10 Applying Governance Best Practices

    This unit focuses on governance frameworks, architecture standards, lifecycle management, approval processes, and best practices that ensure long-term enterprise architecture quality.

    Key Topics

    • Architecture Governance
    • Standards
    • Lifecycle Management
    • Compliance
    • Best Practices
    • Architecture Policies
    • Enterprise Governance
    • SAP LeanIX

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Module 2 Overview

    This module focuses on advanced SAP LeanIX capabilities, including Application Portfolio Assessment (APA), Application Rationalization, automation, AI-powered architecture management, integrations, lifecycle management, and enterprise transformation initiatives. Learners will explore how SAP LeanIX supports strategic IT planning and modernization.

    What You Will Learn

    • Perform Application Portfolio Assessment.
    • Execute Application Rationalization.
    • Analyze enterprise architecture.
    • Configure automation features.
    • Use AI-powered capabilities.
    • Integrate SAP LeanIX with external systems.
    • Manage technology lifecycles.
    • Support enterprise transformation initiatives.

    Units in This Module

    • Unit 1: Understanding Application Portfolio Assessment
    • Unit 2: Performing Application Rationalization
    • Unit 3: Managing Technology Lifecycles
    • Unit 4: Using Architecture Reports and Dashboards
    • Unit 5: Leveraging Automation Features
    • Unit 6: Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Unit 7: Integrating SAP LeanIX with Enterprise Systems
    • Unit 8: Supporting Enterprise Transformation
    • Unit 9: Implementing Enterprise Architecture Best Practices
    • Unit 10: Preparing for Real-World Enterprise Architecture Projects
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    2.1 Understanding Application Portfolio Assessment

    This unit introduces Application Portfolio Assessment (APA) and explains how organizations evaluate applications based on business value, technical fit, lifecycle, risks, and costs to support modernization and investment decisions.

    Key Topics

    • Application Portfolio Assessment
    • Application Inventory
    • Business Value
    • Technical Fit
    • Portfolio Analysis
    • Enterprise Applications
    • Modernization
    • SAP LeanIX
  • Lesson 03 00:00:00
    2.2 Performing Application Rationalization

    This unit explains Application Rationalization, enabling organizations to evaluate redundant, obsolete, high-cost, or low-value applications and create modernization strategies that optimize the enterprise application landscape.

    Key Topics

    • Application Rationalization
    • Portfolio Optimization
    • Legacy Modernization
    • Application Consolidation
    • Technology Standardization
    • Cost Optimization
    • Enterprise Architecture
    • SAP LeanIX
  • Lesson 04 00:00:00
    2.3 Managing Technology Lifecycles

    This unit introduces technology lifecycle management and explains how SAP LeanIX helps organizations monitor application lifecycles, technology standards, end-of-life risks, and future technology investments.

    Key Topics

    • Technology Lifecycle
    • Lifecycle Management
    • End-of-Life Planning
    • Technology Standards
    • IT Modernization
    • Enterprise Technology
    • SAP LeanIX
    • Strategic Planning
  • Lesson 05 00:00:00
    2.4 Using Architecture Reports and Dashboards

    This unit focuses on architecture reporting and dashboards that provide stakeholders with actionable insights into application portfolios, technology landscapes, governance status, and enterprise architecture maturity.

    Key Topics

    • Architecture Reports
    • Dashboards
    • Enterprise Analytics
    • KPIs
    • Portfolio Reporting
    • Executive Reporting
    • Visualization
    • SAP LeanIX
  • Lesson 06 00:00:00
    2.5 Leveraging Automation Features

    This unit explains automation capabilities in SAP LeanIX, helping organizations streamline enterprise architecture management through automated workflows, data synchronization, lifecycle updates, and governance processes.

    Key Topics

    • Automation
    • Workflow Automation
    • Process Automation
    • Architecture Automation
    • Governance Automation
    • Data Synchronization
    • SAP LeanIX
    • Productivity
  • Lesson 07 00:00:00
    2.6 Applying Artificial Intelligence (AI)

    This unit introduces AI-powered capabilities within SAP LeanIX that improve architecture analysis, identify optimization opportunities, assist with recommendations, and accelerate enterprise architecture management.

    Key Topics

    • Artificial Intelligence
    • AI Recommendations
    • Intelligent Analysis
    • Automation
    • Predictive Insights
    • Enterprise AI
    • SAP LeanIX AI
    • Digital Transformation
  • Lesson 08 00:00:00
    2.7 Integrating SAP LeanIX with Enterprise Systems

    This unit explains how SAP LeanIX integrates with SAP and third-party enterprise systems, enabling synchronized architecture information, automated updates, and cross-platform collaboration.

    Key Topics

    • SAP Integrations
    • Enterprise Systems
    • API Integration
    • Data Synchronization
    • SAP Landscape
    • Third-Party Integration
    • Enterprise Connectivity
    • SAP LeanIX
  • Lesson 09 00:00:00
    2.8 Supporting Enterprise Transformation

    This unit demonstrates how SAP LeanIX supports enterprise transformation initiatives by providing architecture visibility, dependency analysis, strategic roadmaps, and modernization planning.

    Key Topics

    • Enterprise Transformation
    • Business Transformation
    • Strategic Roadmaps
    • Digital Transformation
    • Dependency Analysis
    • Architecture Planning
    • SAP LeanIX
    • Enterprise Strategy
  • Lesson 10 00:00:00
    2.9 Implementing Enterprise Architecture Best Practices

    This unit focuses on enterprise architecture best practices, governance standards, stakeholder collaboration, repository maintenance, and continuous improvement strategies using SAP LeanIX.

    Key Topics

    • Enterprise Architecture
    • Governance
    • Best Practices
    • Repository Management
    • Continuous Improvement
    • Stakeholder Collaboration
    • Architecture Standards
    • SAP LeanIX
  • Lesson 11 00:00:00
    2.10 Preparing for Real-World Enterprise Architecture Projects

    This unit prepares learners to implement SAP LeanIX in real enterprise environments by applying governance, portfolio management, architecture modeling, reporting, automation, AI, and integration capabilities in practical business scenarios.

    Key Topics

    • Enterprise Projects
    • Solution Architecture
    • Architecture Governance
    • Digital Enterprise
    • SAP LeanIX Implementation
    • IT Strategy
    • Enterprise Planning
    • Business Architecture

  • Lesson 01 00:00:00
    Hands-on Practical Exercises

    Throughout this course, learners will complete practical exercises using SAP LeanIX Enterprise Architecture Management to build, govern, analyze, and optimize enterprise architecture repositories.

    Participants will perform the following exercises:

    • Navigate the SAP LeanIX workspace.
    • Configure enterprise architecture workspaces.
    • Create and manage Fact Sheets.
    • Build relationships between architecture objects.
    • Configure the LeanIX metamodel.
    • Manage users, roles, and permissions.
    • Import enterprise architecture data.
    • Configure governance rules.
    • Create architecture reports and dashboards.
    • Use surveys and subscriptions.
    • Perform Application Portfolio Assessment (APA).
    • Execute Application Rationalization.
    • Analyze technology lifecycles.
    • Configure automation workflows.
    • Apply AI-powered recommendations.
    • Integrate SAP LeanIX with enterprise systems.
    • Build enterprise architecture roadmaps.
    • Analyze dependencies.
    • Generate executive architecture reports.
    • Validate enterprise architecture governance.
  • Lesson 02 00:00:00
    Enterprise SAP LeanIX Implementation Project

    Building an Enterprise Architecture Repository

    In this capstone project, learners will implement a complete SAP LeanIX Enterprise Architecture Management solution for a fictional enterprise undergoing digital transformation.

    The project simulates a real-world enterprise architecture initiative, covering architecture modeling, governance, application portfolio assessment, automation, AI capabilities, reporting, and enterprise integrations.

    Phase 1 – Enterprise Architecture Foundation

    Configure:

    • SAP LeanIX Workspace
    • Enterprise Architecture Repository
    • Fact Sheets
    • Enterprise Metamodel
    • User & Role Management

    Phase 2 – Architecture Governance

    Implement:

    • Architecture Standards
    • Data Governance
    • Enterprise Relationships
    • Architecture Reports
    • Dashboards
    • Surveys & Collaboration

    Phase 3 – Portfolio Optimization

    Implement:

    • Application Portfolio Assessment
    • Application Rationalization
    • Technology Lifecycle Analysis
    • Dependency Mapping
    • Strategic Roadmap Planning

    Phase 4 – Automation & Enterprise Integration

    Configure:

    • Automation Workflows
    • AI-powered Insights
    • Enterprise Integrations
    • Executive Reporting
    • Architecture Governance Validation

    Expected Project Outcome

    Upon successful completion of this project, learners will be able to:

    • Configure and manage SAP LeanIX workspaces.
    • Model enterprise architecture using Fact Sheets.
    • Configure enterprise architecture metamodels.
    • Maintain architecture repositories.
    • Implement enterprise architecture governance.
    • Manage users, roles, and permissions.
    • Import and validate architecture data.
    • Build architecture dashboards and reports.
    • Perform Application Portfolio Assessment (APA).
    • Execute Application Rationalization initiatives.
    • Analyze technology lifecycles.
    • Apply automation and AI capabilities.
    • Integrate SAP LeanIX with enterprise systems.
    • Support enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.

Jittesh Purrohit

Lectures

24

Skill level

Advanced

Expiry period

Lifetime

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