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