Features of This Course

TOGAF® 9 Foundation

Provider: GEL

Accredited by: The Open Group

Exam vouchers included

Free resit

Course duration: 10+ hours

Access Period: 6 months

Tutor support

Quizzes and exam practice

Works on mobile devices

Course Overview

TOGAF is the most common enterprise architecture methodology worldwide. This course equips students with the necessary knowledge to pass the TOGAF® Foundation (Level 1) exam and to start utilizing their training on actual EA projects. Participants will benefit from a diverse array of TOGAF tutorial resources, such as video lectures led by instructors, frequent assessments, and downloadable PDFs. Additionally, our support team is expertly trained to address any queries related to the syllabus.

 

Target Audience

  • Individuals seeking an introductory understanding of the TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2 certification.
  • Professionals in architectural roles aiming for a globally recognized qualification.
  • Enterprise architects who aspire to contribute to or lead enterprise architecture teams.
  • Those beginning their journey to achieve full TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2 certification.
  • Anyone determined to pass the official TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2 Foundation exam on their first try.

 

What will you learn?

  • The significant benefits of enterprise architecture in harmonizing business with IT, enhancing efficiency, refining management practices, reducing costs, and managing substantial infrastructural changes.
  • Fundamental concepts of TOGAF, including the Architecture Development Method (ADM) and TOGAF Reference Models.
  • The process of developing and modifying TOGAF enterprise architectures to meet the specific needs of businesses and their stakeholders.
  • The primary deliverables produced from TOGAF enterprise architecture efforts.
  • Comprehensive coverage of all materials necessary to succeed in the official TOGAF® Standard, Version 9.2 Foundation (Level 1) exam.

 

Why take this course?

  • This course received the ‘Outstanding Certification Product’ award at The Open Group Awards. It includes interactive slides and narrations—video and audio—crafted by subject matter experts, making it an excellent TOGAF Foundation study guide.
  • Designed for self-paced learning, students can adjust their study schedule to fit their own time. It includes a practice exam simulator and regular assessments to aid in preparation for the certification exam.
  • Those who pass the course will understand the fundamental principles and concepts of TOGAF enterprise architecture, enhancing their ability to support and work within EA teams.
  • Successfully passing the Foundation exam qualifies students to proceed to the Certified (Level 2) examination.
  • Concerned about the expense of TOGAF certification? This course offers a FREE exam voucher and a FREE resit, subject to terms and conditions.
  • This TOGAF® 9 Foundation course is accredited by The Open Group.

Course Curriculum

Overview of the TOGAF standard, Version 9.2, including foundational resources like the TOGAF standard workbook, reasons for TOGAF certification’s significance, and details about the TOGAF Certification Program.

Introduction to the architectural framework within the TOGAF context, historical background, types of architecture, main components of TOGAF 9.2, the framework’s value, and a general overview of what constitutes an architectural framework.

Detailed discussion on the objectives of each ADM phase, methodologies employed, integration of Requirements Management into the ADM cycle, the role of Architecture Principles, the use of Business Scenarios, the Gap Analysis technique, and interoperability considerations.

Definition and explanation of stakeholders, concerns, architectural views, and viewpoints, including a simple example of an architectural viewpoint, and the relationship and processes involved in creating architecture views.

Explanation of what constitutes a building block, the differences between Architecture Building Blocks and Solution Building Blocks, their role in the ADM cycle, and characteristics of an Architecture Pattern.

Role and purpose of key deliverables within the ADM cycle including Architecture Building Blocks, Architecture Contract, and others.

Explanation of the Enterprise Continuum, its application in organizing architecture, promoting reuse of architectural artifacts, its constituents, and its relationship with the TOGAF ADM.

Detailed overview of the Architecture Repository, classes of information it holds, the architecture landscape levels, and the Standards Information Base.

Role of the TOGAF Technical Reference Model (TRM) and the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM), their components, and their relevance to achieving Boundaryless Information Flow.

Concepts of Architecture Governance, components of an Architecture Governance framework, the establishment of an Architecture Board, the significance of Architecture Contracts, Compliance, and Reviews, and the use of the ADM to establish an Architecture Capability.

Exam Information

Pearson Vue is the designated provider for TOGAF®, IT4IT™, and ArchiMate® certification exams, operating a global network of testing centers.

Included in this course are mock TOGAF enterprise architecture exams designed to prepare students for their certification tests. Additionally, candidates receive a FREE exam voucher and are eligible for free resits (terms and conditions apply).

This TOGAF Foundation certification course includes a student workbook as a PDF download, which learners can use to annotate as they progress. This workbook serves as an excellent study aid; students have the option to print it for handwritten notes or use Adobe Reader 11 or newer to annotate directly in the PDF.

The course also provides a mock exam and a simulator, complete with answers, to further aid in preparation for the official Foundation exam.

Voucher requests are usually processed within 2 working days, though it may take up to 5. Remember to request your exam voucher during the course access period starting from the purchase date. For additional details, refer to the GEL Support & FAQs page.

TOGAF 9 Foundation exam

  • Format: Multiple choice with 40 questions.
  • Duration: 60 minutes, with an additional 30 minutes provided in countries where English is not the primary language, totalling 90 minutes.
  • Exam Conditions: Closed-book, no external resources allowed.
  • Passing Score: 55%, requiring at least 22 out of 40 points to pass.
  • Retake Policy: Candidates who do not pass must wait a minimum of one month before reattempting the exam.

FAQ's

Enterprise architecture involves developing the structures of IT systems, detailing their components and the ways they interact. This helps organizations gain a more comprehensive understanding, allowing them to align their IT architecture with business objectives. This alignment is crucial for facilitating significant transformations within enterprises, promoting IT development, and managing broad organizational changes.

The TOGAF® standard is a prominent framework in enterprise architecture. It offers a detailed method for planning, constructing, and maintaining enterprise architectures, which has been widely adopted across numerous organizations and industries globally.

The Open Group collaborates with both technology providers and users, as well as consortia and other standards bodies, to define, refine, and integrate evolving requirements, create standards and policies, and disseminate best practices.

The TOGAF standard is applicable to enterprises of almost any size and type, playing a vital role in streamlining operations and executing complex business strategies. Its increasing adoption underscores the growing need for TOGAF-certified architects, although its effective implementation requires certified professionals.

The TOGAF certification journey starts with the TOGAF Foundation (Level 1), followed by the TOGAF Certified (Level 2) exam. The TOGAF Business Architecture (BA) exam and the Essentials and Implementation courses do not require prior exam passes.

TOGAF-certified individuals, including enterprise, solutions, and technical architects, often earn between $85,000 and $202,000 annually, reflecting varied roles across different regions and industries globally.

TOGAF enjoys global popularity, with certified professionals in over 130 countries. The standard sees particularly high adoption in the UK, USA, India, the Netherlands, and Australia.

The TOGAF standard enhances business capabilities to undergo transformations, expand IT capabilities, and execute widespread organizational changes efficiently, ensuring IT structures support core business objectives.

The TOGAF Foundation exam is a 60-minute closed-book test with 40 questions, offering additional time for non-native English speakers. A pass requires at least 55%. The TOGAF Certified exam features eight questions, lasts 90 minutes, and requires a 60% to pass.

DISCLAIMER
  • TOGAF® 9 Foundation, delivered by GEL, is a course accredited by The Open Group. Genius Clan [part of MVB Digi Marketing Pvt Ltd] promotes this course on behalf of GEL.
  • TOGAF® is a registered trademark of The Open Group.