TOGAF® EA Foundation and Practitioner Program: Level 2 Training in Norway

This course provides an advanced understanding of the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture framework, focusing on the practical application of TOGAF methodologies and techniques. Participants will learn how to develop, sustain, and transform an Enterprise Architecture using the TOGAF Standard. The course includes stakeholder management, the Architecture Development Method (ADM) phases, governance, and change management strategies. Learners will develop the skills needed to apply TOGAF in an Agile environment and drive organisational transformation.

To take the exam, learners must have achieved certification for TOGAF ® Enterprise Architecture Foundation (Level 1).

Target audience

This course is designed for:

• Professionals responsible for developing and sustaining Enterprise Architecture
• Individuals contributing to organisational transformation initiatives
• Practitioners working in Agile environments who need to integrate TOGAF into their workflow
• Individuals pursuing TOGAF certification as part of their professional development

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

• Apply the TOGAF approach to manage and drive change
• Implement the TOGAF methodology in real-world scenarios
• Use stakeholder management techniques effectively
• Execute the Architecture Vision phase and its associated techniques
• 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 goals
• Utilise The Open Group Library to support architecture development
• Organise the Architecture Landscape using architecture levels and frameworks

Understanding the context of Enterprise Architecture

• The role of Enterprise Architecture in business transformation
• The responsibilities of an Enterprise Architect
• The impact of Architecture Governance on business strategy
• Managing multiple architecture states (current, transition, target)
• The significance of Enterprise Security Architecture

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)

• Gathering information to define the Architecture Vision
• 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

Practitioner certification is achieved by passing the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 2 exam:

• 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 the exam voucher is 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