TOGAF® 9 Foundation Training (Level 1)

Course details

This two-day course is intended as a foundational introduction to the TOGAF framework. This course provides an ideal way for candidates to learn the framework from scratch and begin to develop practical skills through a series of realistic case studies. You will be taught by a certified TOGAF instructor, who has extensive experience as a practising architect and who will guide you in the real-world application of TOGAF. After our training course you will have the opportunity to sit an exam and achieve the internationally recognised TOGAF Foundation examination. TOGAF accreditation represents an ideal mechanism for demonstrating knowledge and application of TOGAF. Being certified can significantly enhance and affirm your professional skills, improve your prospects for rewarding assignments, accelerate salary and career advancement.

Course Content

The TOGAF 9 Foundation provides validation that the candidate has gained knowledge of the terminology and basic concepts of TOGAF 9 and understands the core principles of Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF.

TOGAF is the de-facto global standard for Enterprise Architecture. The Open Group Architecture Forum, comprised of more than 200 enterprises, develops and maintains the TOGAF standard and publishes successive versions at regular intervals. It contains substantial guidance on what to do to establish an architecture practice and then how to use it in connection with planning the longer-term transformation of the enterprise (strategic architecture), and designing capabilities to support it.

• The basic concepts of Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF
• The core concepts of TOGAF 9
• The key terminology of TOGAF 9
• The ADM cycle and objectives of each phase, and how to adapt and scope the ADM
• The concept of the Enterprise Continuum; its purpose and constituent parts
• How each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of enterprise architecture
• The ADM guidelines and techniques
• How Architecture Governance contributes to the Architecture Development Cycle
• Views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders
• The concept of building blocks
• The key deliverables of the ADM cycle
• The TOGAF reference models
• The TOGAF certification program
• Foundation Exam Preparation

Who should attend
Although there is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have a good understanding of Enterprise Architecture.
The TOGAF Foundation would suit candidates working in the following professions or areas:

• Individuals requiring a basic understanding of TOGAF 9
• Professionals working in architecture projects
• Individuals responsible for planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation
• Architects looking for a first introduction to TOGAF 9
• Architects who want to achieve Level 2 certification

Updated on 15 October, 2018