This matrix maps the core competencies gained through the O‑AA Practitioner certification to the roles that benefit most from each capability.
| Competency | Description | Roles That Benefit Most |
|---|---|---|
| Understanding Architecture’s Role in Agile at Scale | Ability to explain why architecture is essential when scaling Agile practices and how it supports flow, governance, and coherence. | Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, Digital Architect, Agile Coach, Business Manager |
| Applying Best Practices for Architecting with Agility | Practical techniques for balancing intentional architecture with emergent design in Agile environments. | Solution Architect, Software Architect, Digital Architect, Enterprise Architect |
| Delivering Agile Architecture for Digital Transformation | Skills to support digital product lifecycles, modernization, and continuous delivery. | Digital Architect, Enterprise Architect, Transformation Leader, Product Manager |
| Shared Language Across Architecture and Agile Roles | Ability to communicate effectively with architects, engineers, and Agile practitioners using a common vocabulary. | Enterprise Architect, Agile Coach, Scrum Master, Business Manager |
| Insights into Business Agility | Understanding how architecture influences organizational adaptability, value streams, and flow. | Transformation Leader, Business Manager, Enterprise Architect |
| Intentional Architecture & Continuous Product Development | Techniques for designing sustainable architectures that evolve with product teams. | Software Architect, Solution Architect, Digital Architect |
| Characteristics of an Agile Organization | Knowledge of structural, cultural, and operational traits that enable agility. | Transformation Leader, Agile Coach, Enterprise Architect |
| Using Open Agile Architecture Building Blocks | Ability to apply O‑AA components, patterns, and guidance in real-world scenarios. | Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, Digital Architect |
| Axioms and Mental Models for Agile Architecture | Understanding the mindset shift required to architect effectively in Agile and DevOps-driven environments. | Enterprise Architect, Software Architect, Agile Coach |
| Techniques for Digital Transformation & Digital Products | Best practices for architecting digital products and enabling transformation at scale. | Digital Architect, Transformation Leader, Product Manager |
| Lean Value Stream Mapping | Ability to apply Lean Value Stream Mapping to analyze flow and identify improvement opportunities. | Business Manager, Agile Coach, Enterprise Architect |
| Types of Agile Architecture & When to Apply Them | Understanding different architectural modes (e.g., emergent, intentional, hybrid) and their appropriate use. | Solution Architect, Software Architect, Enterprise Architect |
| Agile Security Architecture | Knowledge of how to embed security into Agile and DevOps workflows and the role of the Agile Security Architect. | Security Architect, Agile Security Architect, DevSecOps Engineer |