TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation and Practitioner (Level 1 & 2)

There are no formal prerequisites. Prior experience with Enterprise Architecture is beneficial but not required.

Target audience

This course is suitable for:

• Professionals who need a comprehensive understanding of Enterprise Architecture using TOGAF
• Individuals who want to achieve TOGAF certification in one complete step
• Architects, IT professionals, and transformation leaders responsible for developing and sustaining architectures
• Agile practitioners who need to integrate TOGAF methodologies into their workflow

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the key concepts, terminology, and principles of the TOGAF Standard
• Describe the structure and phases of the Architecture Development Method (ADM)
• Understand and apply architecture governance and compliance frameworks
• Identify stakeholders, manage their concerns, and develop effective communication strategies
• Develop architectures through ADM Phases B, C, and D
• Implement architectures using ADM Phases E, F, and G
• Apply Architecture Change Management principles
• Manage architecture requirements and ensure alignment with business objectives
• Utilise The Open Group Library to support architecture development
• Organise the Architecture Landscape using architecture levels and frameworks

Introduction to Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF

• What is Enterprise Architecture?
• The purpose and benefits of Enterprise Architecture
• The role of TOGAF as an architectural framework
• The four architecture domains: business, data, application, and technology

Understanding the TOGAF Standard and the ADM

• Key TOGAF terminology and concepts
• The Architecture Repository and TOGAF Content Framework
• Overview of the ADM cycle and its iterative approach
• Objectives and activities in each ADM phase
• Adapting and scoping the ADM for digital enterprises

Stakeholder management in Enterprise Architecture

• Identifying stakeholders, their concerns, and communication strategies
• Using architecture views to support decision-making
• Managing stakeholder engagement and requirements
• Trade-off analysis in Enterprise Architecture development

Developing the Architecture Vision (Phase A)

• Defining the scope of an architecture project
• Identifying business goals, drivers, and constraints
• Creating and documenting the Architecture Vision and Statement of Architecture Work
• Establishing an effective communications plan

Applying the Architecture Development Method (ADM) – Phases B, C, and D

• Understanding key steps in business, data, and application architecture development
• Managing risk and security considerations during architecture design
• Producing key outputs such as business principles, goals, and drivers
• Structuring information for architecture development

Implementing the architecture – Phases E, F, and G

• Creating an Implementation and Migration Strategy
• Defining Transition Architectures and work packages
• Coordinating migration projects and assigning business value
• Executing Implementation Governance and Architecture Contracts

Managing Architecture Change and Requirements

• Handling change requests and ensuring adaptability in architecture projects
• Aligning architecture development with business objectives
• Managing the process of architecture requirements throughout the ADM lifecycle

Supporting the ADM with TOGAF resources and techniques

• Using The Open Group TOGAF Library for reference and best practices
• Applying business scenarios and gap analysis techniques
• Implementing risk assessment strategies
• Structuring the Architecture Repository effectively
• Understanding the role of Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs)

Exams and assessments

Certification requires passing two exams:

TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 (Foundation Level)

• Format: Multiple-choice
• Number of questions: 40
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Passing score: 24/40 (60%)
• Supervision: Yes
• Open book: No
• Available via Pearson VUE test centres or online proctoring

TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 2 (Practitioner Level)

• Format: Complex multiple-choice scenario-based
• Number of questions: 8
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Passing score: 24/40 (60%)
• Supervision: Yes
• Open book: Yes
• Available via Pearson VUE test centres or online proctoring

The cost of both exam vouchers are included with this course.

Hands-on learning

This course includes:

• Practical exercises for applying TOGAF techniques in real-world scenarios
• Case studies exploring stakeholder engagement and architecture development
• Hands-on activities for architecture implementation and governance