Course Code: togafprepcert
Duration: 21 hours
Prerequisites:
  • A general understanding of IT systems, business processes, or enterprise architecture concepts
  • Basic knowledge of organizational strategy

Audience

  • Head of strategy and architecture
  • Infrastructure architects
  • Software architects
Overview:

TOGAF 10 is the latest version of The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), which is an industry-standard methodology for developing, managing, and governing enterprise architectures. It is designed to help organizations align their business goals with IT infrastructure and operations through a structured approach.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level infrastructure architects who wish to implement TOGAF 10 in their organizations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure, components, and principles of the TOGAF 10 framework.
  • Understand how to develop Business, Data, Application, and Technology Architectures within the TOGAF framework.
  • Learn how to establish governance structures and manage architecture transitions.
  • Become proficient in using the architecture content framework and the TOGAF Enterprise Continuum to classify and structure architecture assets.
  • Take the TOGAF 10 certification exam with confidence.

Format of the Course

  • Interactive lecture and discussion.
  • Lots of exercises and practice.
  • Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

  • To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.
Course Outline:

Introduction to TOGAF

  • Introduction to the course structure and certification process
  • Benefits of TOGAF certification for different roles

Introduction to Enterprise Architecture (EA)

  • Understanding the purpose and scope of EA
  • The role of EA in organizations: Strategy and execution alignment

TOGAF Framework Overview

  • Key concepts and structure of TOGAF
  • The Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Repository

Introduction to Architecture Development Method (ADM)

  • Phases and structure of the ADM
  • Preliminary Phase: Establishing the Architecture Capability
  • Architecture Vision: Setting the Vision and Scope

Enterprise Continuum and Tools

  • Introduction to TOGAF’s Enterprise Continuum
  • Role of tools and techniques in EA development

In-Depth Architecture Development Method (ADM)

  • Phases of ADM in detail: Business, Information Systems, Technology Architectures
  • Business Architecture: Modeling business capabilities and value streams
  • Information Systems Architecture: Applications and Data Architecture considerations

Technology Architecture

  • Designing a robust technology architecture
  • Integration with cloud, infrastructure, and modern technologies

ADM Guidelines and Techniques

  • Architecture Principles, Vision, and Requirements Management
  • Stakeholder management and communication strategy

Architecture Governance

  • Introduction to governance in the TOGAF framework
  • Establishing and managing architecture governance structures

Content Metamodel and Architecture Content Framework

  • Understanding the architecture content framework
  • The role of building blocks and deliverables

ADM Phases: Transition Planning and Change Management

  • Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
  • Phase F: Migration Planning and Risk Management
  • Phase G: Implementation Governance and Management
  • Phase H: Architecture Change Management

Architecture Skills Framework

  • The roles and responsibilities of architects in different organizations
  • Mapping TOGAF knowledge to practical architecture roles (Head of Strategy, Infrastructure, Software)

Architecture Maturity Models

  • Assessing the maturity of enterprise architecture
  • Tools and techniques to improve architecture maturity

Preparing for the TOGAF 10 Certification Exam

  • Exam structure and format
  • Key tips for multiple-choice and scenario-based questions
  • Practice test and review of common questions

Q&A Session and Certification Path Guidance

  • Addressing specific concerns of different roles
  • Guidance on further learning resources

Summary and Next Steps