TOGAF ® Enterprise Architecture Foundation - eLearning (exam included)

TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation - eLearning (exam included)

The TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation certification confirms that an individual possesses the fundamental knowledge and comprehension of Enterprise Architecture using the TOGAF methodology, enabling them to participate in an architecture project or work with its outcomes.

TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation is based on the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition.

What is TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation useful for?

TOGAF is a fundamental requirement for anyone seeking to enter the field of Enterprise Architecture, given its status as the most widely used standard. Obtaining a TOGAF certification at the Foundation level provides several significant benefits, which include the opportunity to:

• Develop a common language for better communication and collaboration within the Enterprise Architecture domain
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of how Enterprise Architecture can effectively serve organizational needs
• Boost your career prospects, as demand for professionals skilled in Enterprise Architecture continues to grow rapidly.

Key Features

• Course and material are in English
• 120 days access to the eLearning platform (optimized for mobile as well)
• 7 lessons (3,5h of videos)
• The Open Group official courseware
• TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Body of Knowledge, derived from the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, Set 1 and Set 2
• Course handout
• 1 Practice Test
• Official exam voucher included (valid for 1 year)
• 14 Hours of study recommendation

Learning Objectives

Individuals who obtain certification will possess the following capabilities:

• A shared language with TOGAF practitioners
• A foundational comprehension of the TOGAF methodology for Enterprise Architecture, including Agile delivery and its implementation in a Digital enterprise
• The required qualification for pursuing the TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification.

ONLINE EXAM FORMAT AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Examination name: TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1
• 40 multiple choice questions
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Closed book
• Pass mark: 24/40 – 60%

The exam can be taken in two different modalities:

• Online with the supervision of an Invigilator (OnVUE)
• At a Pearson Vue Test Center

Prerequisites

Certification is open to all applicants - no prior certification is required. Previous knowledge of enterprise architecture is an advantage, but not strictly required..

Whom it is aimed at

This certification is designed for the following groups of individuals:

• Those who require a fundamental understanding of a well-established Enterprise Architecture methodology
• Professionals who are employed by or seeking to work for an organization that applies the TOGAF Standard
• Individuals who wish to initiate their learning of the TOGAF methodology
• Those who aspire to attain the TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification progressively, or other certifications and credentials offered by The Open Group that mandate this certification as a prerequisite.

Course Content

• The principles of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF Standard
• The essential terminology of the TOGAF Standard
• The Architecture Development Method (ADM) cycle and its phases' goals, including adapting and scoping the ADM for specific purposes
• The various techniques available to facilitate the application of the ADM
• Using the ADM, including methods such as iteration, partitioning, and its implementation in a Digital enterprise
• How Architecture Governance contributes to architecture development
• Architecture content, which encompasses the deliverables created while implementing the ADM.

STATEMENTS

TOGAF® EA Foundation and Practitioner - FOUNDATION course delivered by iLEARN – Innovative Learning is a course accredited by The Open Group. Adding Value Consulting promotes this course for iLEARN – Innovative Learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TOGAF® framework?

The TOGAF® framework, a The Open Group Standard, is a proven Enterprise Architecture methodology and framework used by the world's leading organizations to improve business efficiency. It is the most prominent and reliable Enterprise Architecture standard, ensuring consistent standards, methods, and communication among Enterprise Architecture professionals. Enterprise Architecture professionals fluent in the TOGAF® Standard enjoy greater industry credibility, job effectiveness, and career opportunities.

Which versions of TOGAF framework are available?

Developed by The Open Group in 1995, TOGAF framework is one of the most widely used enterprise architecture frameworks today. It’s used by small, medium, and large businesses as well as government departments, non-government public organizations, and defense agencies. The Open Group announced the latest update to the framework, releasing the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition early in 2022.

Who should become TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation certified?

TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation is valuable for various individuals, including those who require a fundamental comprehension of a well-established Enterprise Architecture methodology, professionals who intend to join or work for an organization that utilizes the TOGAF Standard

Furthermore, it is suitable for those who wish to start learning the TOGAF approach, individuals who aim to attain the TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification gradually, and those who aspire to pursue other certifications and credentials from The Open Group that mandate this certification as a prerequisite.

How to achieve TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation certification?

In order to achieve this certification, candidates must take and pass the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 exam (OGEA-101) by The Open Group.

The Open Group exams can be taken both in a PearsonVUE Test Center or in OnVUE modality (online examination).

The TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation level is a prerequisite to continue with the following level, the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner.

More information about TOGAF®

TOGAF is a widely used standard for enterprise architecture (EA) development. It provides a comprehensive approach to designing, planning, implementing, and managing an enterprise architecture.

The TOGAF standard is used by commercial enterprises of any size, as well as government agencies, public non-government organizations and defence agencies.

With greatly expanded guidance and guidance, it enables organizations to operate efficiently and effectively across a variety of use cases, including agile enterprises and digital transformation.

WHY TO CHOOSE THE TOGAF® STANDARD?

Irrespective of the nature of your enterprise architecture practice, whether it's focused on supporting strategy, portfolio, project, or solution delivery, or whether you're embarking on a Digital Transformation or a legacy simplification initiative, the TOGAF Standard is universally applicable. Its fundamental content and series of guides offer timeless, unchanging concepts and well-established best practices.

The TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition improves upon the previous versions of the TOGAF Standard, providing architecture practitioners with additional resources to facilitate the adoption of best practices. This latest version embodies the most stable, scalable, and effective practices available today.

WHAT ARE THE KEY BENEFITS OF TOGAF® STANDARD?

The TOGAF Standard offers a comprehensive and interconnected view of an organization's landscape, facilitating strategic decision-making and the implementation of best practices in business and technology trends.

This standard provides a flexible, scalable framework that can be adapted to various use-cases and architecture styles, allowing organizations to pursue transformation initiatives that are best suited to their needs.

The TOGAF Standard also includes a reference model for architecture views, deliverables, and an Enterprise Architecture repository, as well as the TOGAF ADM and governance framework, which supports the practice in an automated manner.

As the most widely adopted EA standard, the TOGAF Standard is suitable for enterprises of all sizes and industries and provides EA teams with proven standards and best practices to effectively structure and align their EA efforts.