TOGAF® EA Foundation and Practitioner Program: Combined Level 1 & 2 Training in Ireland

This course provides a comprehensive learning experience covering both the foundational concepts and practical application of the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture framework. Participants will gain a deep understanding of the TOGAF Standard, including its key terminology, methodologies, and governance structures. The course covers stakeholder management, the Architecture Development Method (ADM), architecture implementation, and change management strategies.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to develop, sustain, and transform an Enterprise Architecture using the TOGAF approach while preparing for both the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation and Practitioner certification exams.

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