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This fully accredited online course offers everything you need to pursue TOGAF 9.2 Certification. The TOGAF business enterprise architecture framework is world-renowned, and our course can help you pass the Foundation (level 1) and Certified (level 2) examinations on your first attempt!

Good e-Learning is an award-winning Enterprise Architecture course provider, having been recognized at The Open Group Awards Ceremony in 2018. Our approach is self-paced, allowing students to work at their own speed and access content at any time, even from handheld devices! We also provide formative quizzes to help learners reinforce their knowledge retention after each module, as well as mock exams to help them prepare for the official certification examinations.

Students will receive 12 months of access to this course, as well as a FREE combined exam voucher. This course has been accredited by The Open Group and meets all the learning requirements of the latest version of TOGAF (9.2) in order for students to sit and pass the TOGAF Foundation and Certified level exams.

Why you should take this course:

This course is ideal for anyone who wants to pass the TOGAF Foundation and Certified exams in quick succession in order to become a fully qualified TOGAF 9.2 Practitioner. Many students prefer this combined approach, as it means less time and money spent on training.

We created this course according to the TOGAF 9.2 Certification exam syllabus. It is fully accredited by The Open Group, self-paced and offers 25 hours of content spread across 26 modules. The course provides in-depth information on the core principles and concepts of the TOGAF framework, while also helping learners to analyze and apply their knowledge in preparation for the official exams.

Are you looking for an online architecture course and want to become fully TOGAF Certified? The course is aimed at those who already have some knowledge of TOGAF and want to learn more about TOGAF architecture. Passing the combined exam will make you an official TOGAF Certified Practitioner, with a globally-recognized qualification ideal for pursuing lucrative roles and networking opportunities in Enterprise Architecture.

Candidates will learn how to apply:

• The different levels of architecture outlined by the TOGAF ADM

• The ADM phases in development and Architecture Governance of an Enterprise Architecture

• The TOGAF Architecture Content Framework and the concept of Building Blocks

• The Stakeholder Management Technique and TOGAF Content Metamodel

• The TOGAF standard’s recommended techniques for developing enterprise architectures

• The TOGAF Technical Reference Model, including how to customize it to meet the needs of a specific organization

• The content of the ADM cycle’ key deliverables and the purpose of the Architecture Repository

• The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model

Course Syllabus - Download the Datasheet

• Foundation Module 1: Introduction

  Learning Objectives

  The TOGAF® Standard, version 9.2 Foundation Workbook
  Why TOGAF Certification for People?
  The TOGAF Certification Program

• Foundation Module 2: The Core Concepts of TOGAF 9

  Learning Objectives

  Enterprise Architecture Background
  Interview with Allen Brown - CEO of the Open Group
  Architecture in the TOGAF Context?
  TOGAF Background
  Architecture Types
  TOGAF 9 Components
  What is the Value of TOGAF as an Architecture Framework
  What is an Architecture Framework?
  TOGAF Components

• Foundation Module 3: The Architecture Development Method (ADM)

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the main objectives of each phase
  Briefly explain the approach undertaken for each phase
  Briefly explain how Requirements Management fits into the ADM cycle
  Describe the nature of the Requirements Management process
  To briefly explain the contents of Part III of TOGAF 9
  The need for Architecture Principles and where they are used within TOGAF
  The standard template for Architecture Principles and what makes a good Architecture Principle
  What a Business Scenario is, its purpose, and explain where Business Scenarios are used within the ADM cycle
  The purpose of Gap Analysis and describe the Gap Analysis technique
  Explain the term interoperability, and understand the use of Interoperability Requirements within the TOGAF ADM
  To understand the Business Transformation Readiness program and where Business Transformation Readiness is used within the ADM
  To understand the characteristics of Risk Management and where Risk Management is used within the TOGAF ADM and to understand Capability-Based Planning

• Foundation Module 4: Architecture Views, Viewpoints and Stakeholders

  Learning Objectives

  To define and explain the concepts of Stakeholders, Concerns, Architecture Views, and Architecture Viewpoints
  To describe a simple example of an architecture viewpoint and view
  To discuss the relationship between stakeholders, concerns, architecture views, and architecture viewpoints
  To describe the architecture view creation process

• Foundation Module 5: The Concept of Building Blocks

  Learning Objectives

  To define what a building block is, and explain what makes a good building block
  To explain the distinction between Architecture Building Blocks and Solution Building Blocks
  To explain the use of building blocks in the ADM cycle
  To describe the characteristics of an Architecture Pattern

• Foundation Module 6: The Key Deliverables of the ADM Cycle

  Learning Objectives

  To explain the role of architecture deliverables across the ADM cycle
  To briefly explain the purpose of key TOGAF deliverables such as Architecture Building Blocks, Architecture Contract, Architecture Principles, Architecture Vision, Compliance Assessment, or Statement of Architecture Work

• Foundation Module 7: The Enterprise Continuum

  Learning Objectives

  To explain what the Enterprise Continuum is
  Describe how it is used in organizing and developing an architecture
  To explain how the Enterprise Continuum promotes re-use of architecture artifacts
  Describe the constituents of the Enterprise Continuum
  To explain the purpose of the Enterprise Continuum
  To explain the purpose of the Architecture Continuum
  To list the stages of architecture evolution defined in the Architecture Continuum
  To explain the purpose of the Solutions Continuum
  To list the stages of architecture evolution defined in the Solutions Continuum
  To explain the relationship between the Enterprise Continuum and the TOGAF ADM

• Foundation Module 8: The Architecture Repository

  Learning Objectives

  To describe the Architecture Repository, and explain the relationship between the Enterprise Continuum and the Architecture Repository
  To describe the classes of information held in the Architecture Repository
  To list the three levels of the Architecture Landscape
  To explain the purpose of the Standards Information Base within the Architecture Repository

• Foundation Module 9: The TOGAF Reference Models

  Learning Objectives

  To explain the role of the TRM as a Foundation Architecture
  To describe at a high-level the main components of the TOGAF TRM
  To explain the basic concepts of the III-RM
  To explain the relationship of the III-RM to the concept of Boundaryless Information Flow

• Foundation Module 10: Architecture Governance and the ADM

  Learning Objectives

  To explain the concept of Architecture Governance and explain why it is beneficial
  To describe the main components that make up an Architecture Governance framework
  To explain the need for establishment of an Architecture Board and list its responsibilities
  To explain the role of Architecture Contracts
  To explain the meaning of and need for Architecture Compliance
  To explain the purpose of Architecture Compliance Reviews and briefly describe the Architecture Compliance Review process
  To explain how the ADM can be used to establish an Architecture Capability

• Certified Module 1: Preliminary Phase

  Learning Objectives

  Understand the inputs to the phase and be able to explain the following key elements: Architecture Frameworks, Business principles, business goals, and business drivers
  Explain the influence of pre-existing architectural inputs on the phase
  Understand the steps and be able to: Describe how to establish an enterprise architecture team and organization, identify and establish a set of Architecture Principles for a given scenario, discuss the appropriate considerations for tailoring the framework
  Understand the outputs and be able to explain the following key elements: Architecture Principles, Architecture Governance Framework, Request for Architecture Work
  Explain how Security Architecture influences this phase

• Certified Module 2: Architecture Governance

  Learning Objectives

  Explain how Architecture Governance fits within the ADM cycle
  Discuss the key success factors for putting Architecture Governance into practice
  Discuss the factors that should be considered when setting up an Architecture Board
  Explain how to operate an Architecture Board

• Certified Module 3: Business Scenarios Techniques

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the properties of a good Business Scenario
  Explain how to develop and validate a Business

• Certified Module 4: Phase A: Architecture Vision

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the typical contents of the Architecture Repository at this point
  Understand the steps and be able to describe how to identify stakeholders, their concerns, and business requirements. As well as being able to explain the purpose of a Business Transformation Readiness Assessment and describe the risk assessment approach taken in this phase
  Understand the outputs and be able to explain the following key elements including their purpose: Statement of Architecture Work, Capability Assessment, Architecture Vision and Communications Plan
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on this phase

• Certified Module 5: Architecture Content Framework

  Learning Objectives

  Explain the purpose of the Architecture Content Framework
  Describe the main components of the Content Metamodel
  Describe the relationship between the Architecture Content Framework and the TOGAF ADM

• Certified Module 6: Stakeholder Management

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the steps in developing a Stakeholder Map
  Describe the stakeholders and their concerns
  Use the example Stakeholder Map provided by the TOGAF Standard as a guideline to identify stakeholders

• Certified Module 7: TOGAF Content Metamodel

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the core metamodel concepts
  Explain the purpose of dividing the metamodel into core and extensions
  Describe the key concepts related to the core metamodel entities

• Certified Module 8: Architecture Implementation Support Techniques

  Learning Objectives

  Explain how to reconcile Interoperability Requirements with potential solutions
  Explain the factors that influence Business Transformation Readiness
  Explain how to determine requirements for risk assessments
  Explain how Capability-Based Planning is applied in an enterprise architecture context

• Certified Module 9: Phase B: Business Architecture

  Learning Objectives

  Understand the inputs to the phase and explain business principles, business goals, and business drivers
  Understand the steps and be able to: Describe three techniques for business modeling, explain the considerations for selecting reference models, viewpoints and tools, explain the technique of Gap Analysis
  Explain how building blocks are used in the development of the Business Architecture
  Understand the outputs and be able to explain the following key elements: Business Architecture components of the Architecture Definition Document, Business Architecture components of the Architecture Requirements Specification
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on this phase

• Certified Module 10: Phase C: Information Systems Architectures - Data Architecture

  Learning Objectives

  Explain the considerations for the implementation order of the Data and Application Architectures
  Understand the inputs to the phase and explain data principles
  Understand the steps and be able to explain the considerations for selecting reference models, viewpoints, and tools
  Understand the outputs and be able to explain the following key elements: Data Architecture components of the Architecture Definition Document, Data Architecture components of the Architecture Requirements Specification
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on this phase

• Certified Module 11: Phase C: Information Systems Architectures - Application Architecture

  Learning Objectives

  Understand the inputs to the phase and explain application principles
  Understand the steps and be able to explain the considerations for selecting reference models, viewpoints, and tools
  Understand the outputs and be able to explain the following key elements: Application Architecture components of the Architecture Definition Document, Application Architecture components of the Architecture Requirements Specification
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on this phase

• Certified Module 12: TOGAF Foundation Architecture: The Technical Reference Model

  Learning Objectives

  Explain the TRM graphic, including the following key elements: Application Software, Categories, Application Platform Interface, Application Platform, Communications Infrastructure Interface, Qualities
  Briefly describe the structure of the TRM
  Briefly explain the main architecture objectives of using the TRM
  Explain what the Platform Services Taxonomy is
  Explain what the Service Quality Taxonomy is
  Explain how to customize the TRM to meet an organization’s specific needs

• Certified Module 13: Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (level 2)

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the business and technical drivers for Boundaryless Information Flow
  Explain how the III-RM fulfills the solution space for Boundaryless Information Flow
  Briefly describe the high-level structure of the III-RM
  Explain the III-RM graphic, including the following components: Business Applications, Infrastructure Applications, Application Platform, Interfaces, Qualities

• Certified Module 14: Phase D: Technology Architecture

  Learning Objectives

  Understand the inputs to the phase and explain the following key elements: Technology Principles
  Understand the steps and be able to: Explain how the TRM can be used when developing a Technology Architecture, Explain the role of ABBs
  Understand the outputs and be able to explain the following key elements: Technology Architecture components of the Architecture Definition Document, Technology Architecture components of the Architecture Requirements Specification
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on this phase

• Certified Module 15: Migration Planning Techniques

  Learning Objectives

  Describe how the Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix can be used to document factors impacting the Architecture Implementation and Migration Plan
  Explain the purpose of the Consolidated Gaps, Solutions, and Dependencies Matrix
  Describe the purpose of an Architecture Definition Increments Table
  Explain how the Transition Architecture State Evolution Table can be used in conjunction with a defined taxonomy such as the TOGAF Standards TRM
  Explain how the Business Value Assessment Technique can be used in architecture development

• Certified Module 16: Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions

  Learning Objectives

  Explain how migration planning techniques are used in this phase to review and consolidate the Gap Analysis results from earlier phases
  Describe the steps to create the Implementation and Migration Strategy
  Describe three basic approaches to implementation
  Explain how to identify and group work packages
  Explain how Transition Architectures are created and documented

• Certified Module 17: Phase F: Migration Planning

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the management frameworks that have to be coordinated within this phase
  Explain how business value is assigned to each work package
  Describe the steps to prioritize the migration projects
  Describe the steps to confirm the Architecture Roadmap
  Explain key outputs of this phase specifically: Implementation and Migration Plan, Architecture Definition Document, including Transition Architectures (if any)
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on this phase
  

• Certified Module 18: Phase G: Implementation Governance

  Learning Objectives

  Understand the inputs to the phase
  Understand the steps and be able to describe the following: Explain how to tailor and conduct an Architecture Compliance Review
  Understand the outputs and be able to explain the following key elements: The contents of Architecture Contracts, their relationship to Architecture Governance
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on this phase
  Demonstrate the role that risk monitoring plays in this phase

• Certified Module 19: Phase H: Architecture Change Management

  Learning Objectives

  Understand the inputs to the phase and be able to explain the following: Change Requests
  Understand the steps and be able to describe the following: Architecture board meetings
  Understand the outputs and be able to explain when the following might occur: Updated Architecture Contracts, a new Request for Architecture Work
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on this phase

• Certified Module 20: ADM Architecture Change Management

  Learning Objectives

  Understand the inputs to the phase
  Understand the steps and their correspondence to phases
  Explain how the Requirements Management steps correspond to ADM phases
  Explain the purpose of the outputs of Requirements Management
  Explain the Security Architecture influences on the requirements captured

• Certified Module 21: Architecture Partitioning

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the purpose of Architecture Partitioning
  Describe the classification criteria for solutions and architectures when considering partitioning
  Describe how Architecture Partitioning can be employed in the Preliminary Phase of the ADM

• Certified Module 22: Architecture Repository

  Learning Objectives

  Explain the relationship between the Architecture Repository and the Enterprise Repository
  Describe the purpose of the repository areas that hold output of projects, specifically: Architecture Landscape, Reference Library, Standards Information Base
  Governance Log

• Certified Module 23: Guidelines for Adapting the ADM Iteration and Levels

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the concept of iteration and how it applies to TOGAF standards
  Describe the factors influencing the use of iteration
  Describe some suggested iteration cycles
  Describe how the ADM supports different types of engagements within the organization
  Explain how to apply iteration cycles to the ADM phases
  Explain how the concepts of levels and the Enterprise Continuum are used to organize the Architecture Landscape
  Identify the different levels of architecture that exist in an organization

• Certified Module 24: Adapting the ADM: Security

  Learning Objectives

  Describe the responsibility that Enterprise Architects have towards Security Architecture
  Describe the recommended Security adaptations to the ADM

• Certified Module 25: Architecture Maturity Models

  Learning Objectives

  Explain the role of a Capability Maturity Model
  Explain the CMMI process improvement approach development by CMU
  Describe the structure and levels of the ACMM developed by CMU for the US DoC
  Explain the role of Maturity Assessments in the ADM

• Certified Module 26: Architecture Skills Framework

  Learning Objectives

  Explain the purpose of the Architecture Skills Framework and why it is needed
  Describe the benefits of using the Architecture Skills Framework
  Describe the structure of the Architecture Skills Framework, including roles, skills, and proficiency levels

Exams / Assessments

Pearson Vue are the authorized providers of exams for TOGAF, IT4IT and ArchiMate certification, and host exams worldwide through a network of test centers. Good e-Learning will provide you with a free combined exam voucher for TOGAF Certification on request.

When you feel ready to sit the exam, just contact support or give us a call. The exam voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of issue and must be claimed within 12 months of first course access.

What you need to know about the Foundation exam:

• This is a multiple choice exam consisting of 40 questions

• There is a time limit of 60 minutes to complete the exam

• The exam is closed book - you cannot make use of any resources or materials during the exam

• The pass mark for the exam is 55%: you must get 22 out of 40 questions correct

• In countries where English is a second language, the time allocated for the exam is extended to 90 minutes

What you need to know about the Certified exam:

• This is an open book examination consisting of 8 questions

• There is a time limit of 90 minutes to complete the exam

• Each correct answer scores 5 points

• Each second-best answer scores 3 points

• Each third-best answer scores 1 point

• The pass mark for the exam is 60%: you must get 24 out of 40 questions correct

Once you have completed the course, you can contact support and request your free exam voucher which can be used at any Pearson Vue test center within 12 a month period.

Free workbook, quizzes and mock exam

Good e-Learning’s TOGAF 9.2 Certification course features a student workbook, available as a PDF download. The student can use this workbook to make notes as they progress through the course. A completed workbook makes a great resource for exam preparation.

Either print out the workbook and make hand-written entries, or (if you have Adobe Reader 11 or later) make notes directly into the PDF.

Each module concludes with a number of multiple choice questions that cover the information you have just engaged with. Use these opportunities to test your understanding and recall of the topics as you progress. Revisit the module until you are comfortable in answering the questions correctly. You can then move on to the next module with confidence.

Two mock exams and mock exam simulator with answers are included within the course to prepare students to take the official exam as best possible.

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