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

This course provides a foundational understanding of the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture framework. It validates the participant’s knowledge of key concepts, terminology, and methodologies necessary to contribute effectively to an architecture project. Learners will explore the TOGAF Standard, the Architecture Development Method (ADM), and supporting techniques to apply Enterprise Architecture within an organisation.

Key focus areas include the TOGAF methodology, architecture governance, and practical applications in digital enterprises. This course also serves as a prerequisite for the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner qualification.

No prior certification is required. Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture concepts is beneficial but not mandatory.

Target audience

This course is suitable for:

• Individuals new to Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF methodology
• Professionals working in organisations that apply the TOGAF Standard
• Those seeking a stepwise approach towards the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner qualification
• IT, business, and digital transformation professionals aiming to enhance their architectural understanding

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

• Explain the fundamental concepts of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF Standard
• Define key TOGAF terminology and its application in architecture projects
• Describe the Architecture Development Method (ADM) cycle, its phases, and objectives
• Identify techniques to adapt and apply the ADM within different organisational contexts
• Demonstrate an understanding of Architecture Governance and its role in architecture development
• Recognise the key outputs generated while executing the ADM process
• Prepare for the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation certification exam

Introduction to TOGAF and Enterprise Architecture

• What is Enterprise Architecture?
• The purpose and benefits of Enterprise Architecture
• The role of TOGAF as an architectural framework

Core concepts of the TOGAF Standard

• The four architecture domains: business, data, application, and technology
• The Enterprise Continuum and its significance
• The Architecture Repository and TOGAF Content Framework

Understanding the Architecture Development Method (ADM)

• Overview of the ADM cycle and its iterative approach
• Objectives and activities in each ADM phase
• The importance of governance in the ADM process
• Adapting and scoping the ADM for digital enterprises

TOGAF architecture content and deliverables

• Key architecture outputs and their purpose
• Stakeholders, concerns, views, and viewpoints
• Using building blocks in architecture development

Applying TOGAF techniques

• Architecture principles and their role in governance
• Business scenarios and gap analysis techniques
• The role of risk management in Enterprise Architecture

Architecture Governance and compliance

• The role of an Architecture Board
• Architecture Contracts and their significance
• Ensuring compliance within TOGAF-based architecture projects

Preparing for the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation exam

• Exam structure and question format
• Study strategies and key focus areas
• Practice questions and exam-taking tips

Exams and assessments

Foundation certification is achieved by passing the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 exam:

• 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

The cost of the exam voucher is included with this course.

Hands-on learning

This course includes:

• Practical exercises to reinforce TOGAF concepts
• Case studies illustrating TOGAF application in real-world scenarios
• Interactive discussions on Enterprise Architecture best practices