Foundation Module 1: Introduction
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.
Foundation Module 2: The Core Concepts of TOGAF 9
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.
Foundation Module 3: The Architecture Development Method (ADM)
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.
Foundation Module 4: Architecture Views, Viewpoints and Stakeholders
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.
Foundation Module 5: The Concept of Building Blocks
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.
Foundation Module 6: The Key Deliverables of the ADM Cycle
Role and purpose of key deliverables within the ADM cycle including Architecture Building Blocks, Architecture Contract, and others.
Foundation Module 7: The Enterprise Continuum
Explanation of the Enterprise Continuum, its application in organizing architecture, promoting reuse of architectural artifacts, its constituents, and its relationship with the TOGAF ADM.
Foundation Module 8: The Architecture Repository
Detailed overview of the Architecture Repository, classes of information it holds, the architecture landscape levels, and the Standards Information Base.
Foundation Module 9: The TOGAF Reference Models
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.
Foundation Module 10: Architecture Governance and the ADM
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.
Certified Module 1: Preliminary Phase
Understanding the inputs, steps, and outputs of the Preliminary Phase, including establishing an architecture team, setting Architecture Principles, and the influence of pre-existing architectural inputs.
Certified Module 2: Architecture Governance
Integration of Architecture Governance within the ADM cycle, the operation of an Architecture Board, and the key success factors for effective governance.
Certified Module 3: Business Scenarios Techniques
Describes the characteristics of a well-defined Business Scenario, how to develop and validate a Business Scenario, and its application within the ADM cycle.
Certified Module 4: Phase A: Architecture Vision
Covers the identification of stakeholders, their concerns, and business requirements, the role of Business Transformation Readiness Assessment, and the risk assessment approach. Outlines the key outputs including the Statement of Architecture Work, Capability Assessment, Architecture Vision, and Communications Plan, and discusses the influence of Security Architecture on this phase.
Certified Module 5: Architecture Content Framework
Details the purpose and main components of the Architecture Content Framework, and the relationship between the framework and the TOGAF ADM.
Certified Module 6: Stakeholder Management
Discusses the development of a Stakeholder Map, identifying stakeholders and their concerns, and uses an example from the TOGAF Standard as a guideline.
Certified Module 7: TOGAF Content Metamodel
Explores core metamodel concepts, the division of the metamodel into core and extensions, and the key concepts related to the core metamodel entities.
Certified Module 8: Architecture Implementation Support Techniques
Covers the reconciliation of Interoperability Requirements with potential solutions, factors influencing Business Transformation Readiness, requirements for risk assessments, and the application of Capability-Based Planning within an enterprise architecture context.
Certified Module 9: Phase B: Business Architecture
Explores the key inputs such as business principles, goals, and drivers for Phase B, and the methods for applying business modelling techniques. It clarifies the process of selecting reference models, viewpoints, and tools, and details the application of Gap Analysis. The module describes how building blocks are utilized to develop the Business Architecture and the significant outputs including components of the Architecture Definition Document and Architecture Requirements Specification. It also discusses how Security Architecture impacts this phase.
Certified Module 10: Phase C: Information Systems Architectures - Data Architecture
This module explains the strategic sequencing of Data and Application Architectures and discusses the inputs including data principles. It outlines the steps to choose reference models, viewpoints, and tools for data architecture, and the outputs such as the Data Architecture components of the Architecture Definition Document and Architecture Requirements Specification. The impact of Security Architecture on this phase is also covered.
Certified Module 11: Phase C: Information Systems Architectures - Application Architecture
Discusses the inputs for the Application Architecture phase, such as application principles, and the steps for selecting appropriate reference models and tools. It also outlines the outputs including Application Architecture components of both the Architecture Definition Document and the Architecture Requirements Specification, with a focus on how Security Architecture influences this phase.
Certified Module 12: TOGAF Foundation Architecture: The Technical Reference Model
Reviews the TRM and its key elements like Application Software, and Application Platform, and explains the structure and objectives of using the TRM in developing Technology Architecture. The module also covers how to customize the TRM to suit organizational needs and discusses the Platform Services and Service Quality Taxonomies.
Certified Module 13: Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (level 2)
Describes the drivers and the fulfilment of the solution space for Boundaryless Information Flow through the III-RM. It explains the III-RM structure, components, and its relationship to the concept of Boundaryless Information Flow.
Certified Module 14: Phase D: Technology Architecture
Covers the inputs, steps, and outputs for developing Technology Architecture. It explains how the TRM is utilized in this phase and the role of Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs). The module also discusses the Technology Architecture components of the Architecture Definition Document and the Architecture Requirements Specification, along with the impact of Security Architecture.
Certified Module 15: Migration Planning Techniques
Discusses techniques such as the Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix and the Consolidated Gaps, Solutions, and Dependencies Matrix. It explains how these tools are used to support the Architecture Implementation and Migration Plan, and the role of the Business Value Assessment Technique in architecture development.
Certified Module 16: Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
Explains how migration planning techniques are utilized to consolidate Gap Analysis results and create the Implementation and Migration Strategy. This module covers the steps to identify and organize work packages and the creation of Transition Architectures.
Certified Module 17: Phase F: Migration Planning
Describes the management frameworks involved in migration planning, the process of assigning business value to work packages, prioritizing migration projects, and confirming the Architecture Roadmap. It highlights key outputs such as the Implementation and Migration Plan and Transition Architectures.
Certified Module 18: Phase G: Implementation Governance
Explains the inputs, steps, and outputs of this phase, including how to conduct an Architecture Compliance Review and the role of Architecture Contracts and Architecture Governance. The influence of Security Architecture and risk monitoring in this phase is also detailed.
Certified Module 19: Phase H: Architecture Change Management
Discusses inputs like Change Requests and the steps involved in Architecture board meetings. It describes the potential updates to Architecture Contracts and the conditions under which a new Request for Architecture Work may arise, alongside the impact of Security Architecture.
Certified Module 20: ADM Architecture Change Management
Reviews the inputs, steps, and outputs related to the ADM phases concerned with change management. It covers how Security Architecture impacts requirements management within these phases.
Certified Module 21: Architecture Partitioning
Explores the concept and application of Architecture Partitioning within the Preliminary Phase of the ADM, including the criteria for partitioning solutions and architectures.
Certified Module 22: Architecture Repository
Details the relationship between the Architecture Repository and the Enterprise Repository, the types of information stored, and the role of the repository in housing outputs from various projects.
Certified Module 23: Guidelines for Adapting the ADM Iteration and Levels
Discusses the application of iteration within the ADM, factors influencing its use, and various iteration cycles. It also explains how different levels of architecture and the Enterprise Continuum are organized.
Certified Module 24: Adapting the ADM: Security
Focuses on the responsibilities of Enterprise Architects regarding Security Architecture and recommended security adaptations to the ADM.
Certified Module 25: Architecture Maturity Models
Covers the role and structure of Capability Maturity Models, particularly the ACMM developed by CMU for the US Department of Commerce, and discusses how these models support the ADM.
Certified Module 26: Architecture Skills Framework
Describes the purpose, benefits, and structure of the Architecture Skills Framework, including defining roles, skills, and proficiency levels necessary for effective architecture practice.
