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TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training

Chicago

Become familiar with the necessary information flow between ADM phases.
Acquire skills in implementing the framework for enterprise architecture.
Gain knowledge of the role of an architecture board and its responsibilities.

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TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction and Concepts

Enterprise
Purpose of Enterprise Architecture
Benefits of Having an Enterprise Architecture
Framework for Enterprise Architecture
Architecture Domains
Architecture Abstraction in Enterprise Architecture
Enterprise Continuum
Architecture Repository
The TOGAF® Content Framework and Enterprise Metamodel
Architecture Capability for Enterprise Architecture
Risk Management
Gap Analysis

Unit 2: Definitions

Various Definition
Understand Relevant Terminology

Unit 3: Introduction to the ADM Phases

The TOGAF® ADM and its Phases
“Draft” and “Approved” Deliverables
Iteration and the ADM
Governing the Creation, Development, and Maintenance of Enterprise Architecture
How to Scope an Architecture?
Architecture Alternatives, Concerns, and Trade-Off
Purposes
Objectives
Information Flow Between ADM Phases
How Developing Architecture can be Applied to Support Agile Software Development

Unit 4: Introduction to ADM Techniques

How the ADM and Supporting Guidelines and Techniques Relate to Each Other?
Purpose: Architecture Principles
Template for Architecture Principles
What Makes a Good Architecture Principle?
Business Scenarios
The Purpose of Gap Analysis
Interoperability
Business Transformation Readiness Assessment
Risk Management and the TOGAF® ADM

Unit 5: Introduction to Applying the ADM

How to Apply the TOGAF® Standard?
Iteration and the ADM
The Three Levels of the Architecture Landscape
Partitioning to Simplify the Development of an Enterprise Architecture
Purpose-Based Architecture Projects
Applying the TOGAF® Standard to Support the Digital Enterprise

Unit 6: Introduction to Architecture Governance

Architecture Governance
Why Architecture Governance is Beneficial?
Role of an Architecture Board and its Responsibilities
Architecture Contracts
Architecture Compliance

Unit 7: Architecture Content

Key Concepts: Stakeholders, Concerns, Architecture Views, Architecture Viewpoints, and their Relationships
Building Blocks and the ADM
The TOGAF® Standard Deliverables Created and Consumed in the TOGAF® ADM Phases

Unit 8: Concepts

Enterprise
The Purpose of Enterprise Architecture
The Benefits of Having an Enterprise Architecture
A Framework for Enterprise Architecture
Architecture Domains
Architecture Abstraction in Enterprise Architecture
The Enterprise Continuum
The Architecture Repository
The TOGAF® Content Framework and Enterprise Metamodel
A Architecture Capability for Enterprise Architecture
Risk Management
Gap Analysis

Unit 9: Stakeholder Management

How to Identify Stakeholders, their Concerns, Views, and the Communication involved?
The Use of Architecture Views
Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Management
Using Trade-off to Support Architecture Development

Unit 10: Phase A, the Starting Point

Information Necessary to Execute the Architecture Vision Phase
How to Apply Phase A and how it Contributes to Architecture Development Work?
Security-Specific Architecture Design that is Sufficient — Phase A
Outputs Necessary to Proceed with the Architecture Development

Unit 11: Architecture Development

Steps Applicable to all ADM Phases
Risk and Security Considerations during the Architecture Development (ADM Phases B to D)
Relevant Information to Produce Outputs Valuable to the Architecture Development
How to apply Phases B, C, and D, and how they Contribute to the Architecture Development Work
Information Relevant to Phase C (Data and Applications) to Produce Outputs for the Architecture Development
Information Needed in Phase D to Produce Outputs relevant to the Architecture Development
Outputs of Phases B, C, and D Necessary to Proceed with the Architecture Development Work

Unit 12: Implementing the Architecture

Risk and Security Considerations for Phases E, F, and G
Steps (Phase E) to Create the Implementation and Migration Strategy
Basic Approaches to Implementation
Identifying and Grouping Work Packages
Creating and Documenting Transition Architectures
The Impact of Migration Projects on the Organisation and the Coordination Required
Why and how Business Value is Assigned to each Work Package
How to Prioritise the Migration Projects (Phase F)
Confirm the Architecture Roadmap (Phase F)
The outputs of Phase F necessary to Proceed with the Architecture Implementation
Inputs to Phase G Implementation Governance
How Implementation Governance is Executed (Phase G)
Outputs to support Architecture Governance
How Architecture Contracts are used to communicate with Implementers?

Unit 13: Architecture Change Management

Inputs Triggering Change Management — Change Requests
Activities necessary for Effective Change Management (Stakeholder Management)
Outputs Relevant to Proceed with a Change

Unit 14: Requirements Management

Inputs that Feed the Requirements Management Phase
How the Requirements Management steps correspond to ADM Phase Steps?
Purpose of the Outputs of Requirements Management

Unit 15: Supporting the ADM Work

How The Open Group TOGAF® Library can be used to support the Practitioner’s Work?
Business Scenarios
Purpose of Compliance Assessments
How Migration Planning Techniques are used to Review and Consolidate the Gap Analysis Results from Earlier Phases?
How a Repository can be Structured using the TOGAF® Architecture Repository as an example?
What to expect in a well-run Architecture Repository?
How the concepts of Architecture Levels are used to Organise the Architecture Landscape?
Different Levels of Architecture that Exist in an Organisation
Determining the Level that an Architecture is being Developed at
The Role of Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs)
Guidelines and Techniques for Business Architecture
Applying Gap Analysis
How Iteration can be used in Architecture Practices?
How the Implementation Factor Catalogue can be used?
The Content Framework and the Enterprise Metamodel
When the Architecture Content Framework (ACF) needs to be filled throughout the ADM Cycles
Using an Enterprise Metamodel
Using a Taxonomy
How Risk Assessment can be used?

Our TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner course is accredited by The Open Group.

Who should attend the TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training?

Individuals seeking a foundational understanding of Enterprise Architecture principles and practices, as well as professionals aiming for a comprehensive knowledge of the TOGAF® framework, should attend the TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training. This includes a list of professionals, such as:

Enterprise Architects
Solutions Architects
IT Architects
Business Architects
System Architects
IT Managers
Project Managers
IT Consultants
Business Analysts
IT Planners

Prerequisites of the TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training

There are no formal prerequisites for attending the TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training.

TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training Course Overview

In the TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training course, delegates will gain in-depth knowledge about enterprise architecture governance framework. They will also learn about the procedures, capabilities, duties, and roles that apply to an enterprise architecture team. Delegates will also gain a comprehensive knowledge of identifying stakeholders, their concerns, views, and the communication involved in the business. Individuals will also get familiar with the steps for implementing the architecture, supporting the ADM work, and creating and documenting transition architectures.

Course Objectives

Understand the TOGAF® framework for Enterprise Architecture
Navigate the ADM phases for architecture lifecycle management
Establish and maintain Enterprise Architecture functions
Manage stakeholders and architecture requirements effectively
Apply the TOGAF® governance and change management practices
Align IT with business strategy using the TOGAF® standards

After attending this certification course, delegates will be able to transform and manage change using the TOGAF® techniques. They will also be able to manage architecture requirements.

Our TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner course is accredited by The Open Group.

What’s included in the TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Training Course?

Applied the TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner Badge
TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner Examination Voucher(s)
World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
Digital Delegate Pack

Our TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner course is accredited by The Open Group.

TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner - Foundation Exam Information

The TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner - Foundation exam assesses participants' understanding of the basic concepts and principles of TOGAF®. This certification focuses on evaluating an individual's knowledge of foundational concepts in enterprise architecture and the TOGAF® framework. Once you have completed the course you will then be able to redeem exam vouchers through Pearson Vue.

Question Type: Multiple Choice
Total Questions: 40 Questions
Total Marks: 40 Marks
Pass Marks: 60%, or 24/40 Marks
Duration: 60 Minutes
Open Book/Closed Book: Closed book

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TOGAF® Training | TOGAF® Foundation And Practitioner Training in Chicago FAQs

What is the TOGAF® framework?

The TOGAF® framework is a globally recognised enterprise architecture methodology that guides the systematic design, planning, implementation, and governance of enterprise IT architectures. It facilitates alignment between IT and business strategies, optimizing resource use and improving business efficiency.

Where can I book the exams?

Exams can be booked through Pearson VUE once you have received your exam voucher at the conclusion of your training course. An exam voucher is included in the course. The voucher is valid for a 12-month period.

What to do after the TOGAF® EA Certification?

After obtaining the TOGAF® EA certification, explore further development through certifications like ArchiMate® and roles in enterprise architecture strategy and implementation.

Why should I pursue the TOGAF® Certification?

The TOGAF® enhances your ability to align business goals with IT strategy, ensuring efficient operations, risk mitigation, and improved decision-making for sustainable enterprise architecture.

Is the course accredited?

Yes, the TOGAF® course is accredited by The Open Group.

What are the key benefits of the TOGAF® certification?

TOGAF® EA Practitioner certified professionals benefit from enhanced career opportunities and industry credibility. Additionally, the training provides the skills to manage information system projects effectively and fosters communication with a common terminology-based language, boosting productivity.

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for anybody interested in learning more about Enterprise Architecture, the TOGAF® approach and achieving the TOGAF® Enteprise Architecture certification. It offers in-depth insights into architectural frameworks and advanced application strategies, enhancing professional development and career advancement opportunities.

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