At the core of Enterprise Knowledge Architecture is the Enterprise Knowledge Model™ — a disciplined, layered blueprint that governs how enterprise knowledge is structured, implemented, and extended into semantic systems.
Architect the Enterprise Knowledge Model™
The Enterprise Knowledge Model™ establishes a unified knowledge blueprint composed of Conceptual, Logical, Physical, and Semantic layers — intentionally structured to support governance, Medallion architectures, and AI-ready systems without fragmentation or rework.
Enterprise KnowledgePrints™ is the instructor-led program that equips organizations to design, govern, and scale the Enterprise Knowledge Model™ with structural discipline and repeatability.
Why Enterprise Knowledge Architecture Matters
You Wouldn’t Build a Skyscraper Without Blueprints
Enterprises invest millions in Medallion platforms, ERP transformations, and AI ecosystems.
Yet many begin without a structural blueprint of meaning.
Technology advances.
Enterprise meaning fragments.
The Leadership Advantage
When enterprise meaning is defined intentionally:
Acquisitions integrate with apples-to-apples alignment.
Divestitures separate cleanly.
Vendor platforms align to enterprise definitions — not the reverse.
Impact analysis becomes structural.
ROI becomes measurable before disruption occurs.
You are not reacting to complexity.
You are designing it.
Structural Discipline. Capital Control. Phased Execution.
This is not a big-bang overhaul.
Enterprise knowledge architecture is deployed deliberately.
It begins with foundational master data domains —
Customer.
Vendor.
Product.
Manufacturer.
These form the enterprise backbone.
Transactional domains follow only after structural clarity is established —
Orders.
Shipments.
Returns.
Phased investment.
Controlled expansion.
Compounding structural value over time.
This is not about modeling everything.
It is about modeling what stabilizes everything.
The Structural Blueprint
Enterprise KnowledgePrints™ operationalizes this vision through a structured Enterprise Knowledge Model™ — a layered architecture blueprint that connects business meaning to physical implementation and AI-ready semantic foundations.
The Enterprise Knowledge Model™
(With Architecture implied)
The Enterprise Knowledge Model™ is the structural blueprint for defining enterprise meaning before technology decisions harden it.
It establishes business clarity first, formal discipline second, and enables both implementation and semantic intelligence from a single architectural foundation.
Conceptual Knowledge Model™
Establishes shared enterprise meaning — defining core business concepts, primary entities, and foundational relationships independent of systems or platforms.
This layer clarifies vocabulary and structural intent, ensuring that design begins with business meaning before implementation decisions are made.
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Logical Knowledge Model™
Transforms conceptual meaning into formalized enforceable enterprise structure — establishing identity, normalization, and formal relationship patterns.
This is the architectural pivot of the Enterprise Knowledge Model™.
It governs how business meaning is implemented across systems and how it is extended into semantic and AI-ready representations — without structural divergence.
Physical Knowledge Model™
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Implements the Logical Knowledge Model™ within governed platform architectures, including modern Medallion (Bronze, Silver, Gold) data layers.
This layer enables tactical delivery while preserving structural integrity and alignment with the enterprise knowledge blueprint.
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Semantic Knowledge Model™
Extends logical structure into ontology-ready semantic representations and knowledge graph foundations.
This layer enables AI/LLM reasoning, governed vocabulary alignment, and durable enterprise knowledge interoperability without structural rework..
The Enterprise Knowledge Model™ functions like a building blueprint — defining meaning first, formalizing structure second before construction begins. Each knowledge layer serves a distinct architectural purpose while remaining aligned to a unified enterprise architectural business foundation.
Programs & Enterprise Knowledge Models
Enterprise KnowledgePrints™ equips organizations with the discipline, architectural patterns, and structured training required to design durable Enterprise Knowledge Models.
Through the Enterprise Modeling Architecture, teams establish reusable knowledge foundations that support governance, Medallion delivery, and AI-driven semantic initiatives.
Modern Data Modeling: From Business Meaning to AI-Ready Data
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An instructor-led program designed to institutionalize Enterprise Knowledge Modeling methodology — a repeatable framework for designing enterprise knowledge models that support traditional analytics platforms and emerging AI ecosystems.
Participants learn to design:
Conceptual Knowledge Models aligned to business meaning
Normalized Logical Knowledge Models engineered for Medallion delivery
Architecture-ready foundations that support semantic and AI initiatives
The program establishes durable internal capability to implement the Enterprise Knowledge Model™ architecture.
Professional Tool Environment
Labs utilize ER/Studio®, a leading enterprise data modeling platform developed by Idera.
Participants apply conceptual and logical modeling principles within a professional-grade environment used by enterprise modeling teams.
Instruction focuses on modeling architecture and structural discipline; comprehensive ER/Studio product training is delivered separately by Idera.
Business Common Data Model (BCDM) Retail CG&S
Coming Soon
A comprehensive conceptual and logical industry knowledge model for Retail Consumer Goods & Services.
Engineered as a reusable enterprise accelerator, the BCDM provides:
Industry-aligned conceptual domains
Normalized logical entity structures
Codified enterprise modeling patterns
Organizations will be able to adapt the BCDM into their own Enterprise Knowledge Model™, accelerating blueprint development while preserving architectural rigor.
Advanced BCDM modeling coursework is planned for future release.
Modern Data Modeling: From Business Meaning to AI-Ready Data
Audience Profile
This program is designed for professionals who shape enterprise data structure — not just implement it.
Who This Program Is For
Designed For
Data architects and senior data modelers responsible for enterprise design standards
Senior data engineers influencing structural data decisions
Analytics and data platform leads aligning modeling with Medallion architectures
AI and semantic architecture leaders bridging structured and knowledge-based systems
Governance leaders and data product owners establishing durable enterprise standards
Enterprise teams seeking a reusable modeling foundation that supports both analytics and AI
Not Designed For
Entry-level practitioners seeking introductory database training
Tool-focused implementers looking for product-specific instruction
Teams seeking short vendor or technology tutorials
Pipeline-only engineering roles without design accountability
This program focuses on modeling discipline, architectural thinking, and enterprise knowledge design — not software mechanics.
Modern Data Modeling: From Business Meaning to AI-Ready Data
Powered by the Enterprise KnowledgePrints™ Framework
Most organizations generate data.
Few design enterprise knowledge.
This program teaches professionals how to create Enterprise KnowledgePrints™ — durable modeling blueprints that unify governance, Medallion architectures, analytics, and AI.
Participants don’t just learn modeling techniques.
They learn how to design structural enterprise assets.
What You Will Master
Design Enterprise Conceptual Knowledge Models™
Translate ambiguous business narratives into clear enterprise structures.
Define core entities, relationships, identity, and semantic boundaries — before implementation begins.
Build Durable Logical Knowledge Models™
Apply normalization, resolve many-to-many relationships, define business keys, and implement advanced modeling patterns (supertype/subtype, recursive, associative).
Create structurally sound models that scale.
Generate Physical Knowledge Models™ - Architected for Modern Data Platforms
Generate models that support Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medallion layers based on Logical Knowledge Model
Separate modeling discipline from tool implementation.
Create foundations that inform physical schemas and durable Silver-layer design.
Bridge to Semantic & AI-Ready Structures
Understand how logical models translate into ontology and taxonomy design.
Prepare enterprise knowledge for knowledge graphs and LLM integration.
Align business vocabulary with formal data structures.
The Outcome
Graduates leave able to think architecturally about data — designing Enterprise KnowledgePrints™ that serve as reusable enterprise blueprints rather than project-specific diagrams.
Immediate Capability
Establish a shared enterprise knowledge modeling language across business, architecture, and engineering teams
Design reusable Enterprise Knowledge Models that capture business meaning once and serve as the foundation for both relational and semantic implementations
Apply normalization to produce durable Silver-layer logical and physical structures
Define enforceable business identity and semantics integrity
Resolve advanced enterprise modeling patterns (supertypes, recursive, many-to-many) with architectural confidence
Strategic Alignment & Longevity
Understand how to translate Enterprise Knowledge Models into ontology-ready semantic representations
Align enterprise taxonomy and business vocabulary with structured data design
Structure knowledge models for AI / LLM reasoning readiness
Support Medallion architecture delivery while avoiding short-term design decisions that sacrifice AI semantic clarity
Bridge relational implementations and knowledge graph initiatives without rework
This program enables organizations to “create once, use many” — establishing an Enterprise Knowledge Foundation that endures as platforms, technologies, and AI capabilities evolve.
Delivery Format & Duration
Modern Data Modeling: From Business Meaning to AI-Ready Data is delivered as a live, instructor-led experience designed for real enterprise application — not passive consumption.
The program is offered in two formats to support both enterprise teams and open cohort participants.
Instructor-Led | On-Site
Duration
Three consecutive days
Approximately 6 hours per day
Each session combines:
Structured instruction
Applied modeling workshops
Architectural discussion and enterprise context
Instructor-Led | Live Online
Delivered virtually in real time with direct instructor engagement.
Participants:
Engage in guided modeling exercises and applied case scenarios
Work through conceptual and logical design patterns
Receive live feedback and discussion throughout the program
Designed to replicate the rigor and interaction of in-person instruction.
Delivered at your organization for dedicated team engagements.
Designed to:
Align business and technical stakeholders around a shared modeling language
Establish a consistent enterprise knowledge blueprint
Apply modeling patterns directly to your domain and data landscape
Ideal for organizations formalizing data foundations to support governance, analytics, and AI initiatives.
Technology Alignment & Strategic Training Relationship
Enterprise KnowledgePrints aligns its modeling programs with professional-grade enterprise platforms used by global organizations. These relationships support practical application while preserving methodological independence.
Strategic Training Relationship with Idera (ER/Studio)
Enterprise KnowledgePrints maintains a professional training relationship with Idera, the creators of ER/Studio®, a leading enterprise data modeling platform.
As a listed training partner, EKP programs incorporate ER/Studio during hands-on lab exercises to reinforce conceptual and logical modeling principles within a professional modeling environment.
Instruction focuses on enterprise modeling discipline, architectural structure, normalization, and identifier design. The program does not provide comprehensive product feature training.
Idera offers separate in-depth ER/Studio product training. Enterprise KnowledgePrints operates independently and is not owned by or affiliated with Idera beyond this professional training relationship.
How ER/Studio Is Used in EKP Programs
During lab exercises, participants:
• Create conceptual entities and relationships
• Define logical attributes and unique identifiers
• Generate relational tables from logical models
• Apply normalization and structural modeling patterns
Limited tool guidance is provided to support modeling execution within the tool.
The emphasis remains on modeling architecture and enterprise knowledge structure rather than product administration or advanced feature configuration.
Methodology First. Tools Second.
Enterprise KnowledgePrints is tool-aligned but methodology-driven.
The Enterprise Knowledge Model™ architecture can be applied across modeling environments and technology stacks. ER/Studio is utilized as a professional modeling environment within current programs.
This ensures participants develop durable modeling capability that extends beyond any single platform.
About Enterprise KnowledgePrints
Enterprise KnowledgePrints is dedicated to advancing the discipline of enterprise data modeling and knowledge architecture.
Our programs institutionalize structured modeling methodology — equipping organizations with durable conceptual and logical knowledge models that support governance, Medallion delivery, analytics modernization, and AI-driven semantic initiatives.
Through the Enterprise Knowledge Model™ architecture, we bridge business meaning and technical implementation, enabling enterprises to design reusable knowledge foundations rather than isolated data artifacts.
Enterprise KnowledgePrints operates at the intersection of architecture, modeling discipline, and enterprise enablement.
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All sessions are delivered live and instructor-led.
Refund and cancellation policies are available during registration.
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