TOGAF 9 Training Courses

TOGAF Version 9

TOGAF 9 Features Significant Enhancements to key capabilities of the architecture framework. It includes new materials that show in detail how the Architecture Development Method (ADM) can be applied to specific situations, such as Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and security architecture.

TOGAF 9 is an industry consensus framework and method for Enterprise Architecture that is available for use internally by any organization around the world. It is a tool for assisting in the production, use and maintenance of architectures. It is based on a process model supported by best procedures and a re-usable set of existing architectural resources.

TOGAF 9 focuses on developing business capability and management frameworks to encourage business exercises, configurations and abilities to enable inter-operability between businesses at all levels in the organization.

As a comprehensive, open method for Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF 9 complements, and can be used in conjunction with, other frameworks that are more focused on specific aspects of architecture or for vertical sectors such as Government, Defense, and Finance.

The seven main parts of TOGAF 9 include:

Introduction: This part provides a high-level introduction to the key concepts of enterprise architecture and in particular the TOGAF approach. It contains the definitions of terms used throughout TOGAF and release notes detailing the changes between this version and the previous version of TOGAF.

Architecture Development Method: This part is the core of TOGAF. It describes the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM) - a step-by-step approach to developing enterprise architecture.

ADM Guidelines and Techniques: This part contains a collection of guidelines and techniques available for use in applying TOGAF and the TOGAF ADM.

Architecture Content Framework: This part describes the TOGAF content framework, including a structured metamodel for architectural artifacts, the use of re-usable architecture building blocks, and an overview of typical architecture deliverables.

Enterprise Continuum & Tools: This part discusses appropriate classifications and tools to categorize and store the outputs of architecture activity within an enterprise.

TOGAF Reference Models: This part provides a selection of architectural reference models, which includes the TOGAF Foundation Architecture, and the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM).

Architecture Capability Framework: This part discusses the organisation, processes, skills, roles, and responsibilities required to establish and operate an architecture function within an enterprise.

TOGAF 9.1 Level 1 and 2 Foundation Certification Combination

Course Description

TOGAF 9 Level 1 and Level 2 course is a learning experience in the interactive classroom 5 days. The syllabus covers both Level 1 and Level 2.Contents foundation level allows participants to successfully complete the associated exam TOGAF Level 1,known as TOGAF 9 Foundation.Certification provides validation that the candidate has knowledge of the terminology,structure and basic concepts of TOGAF 9 and understands the basic principles of business and TOGAF architecture.TOGAF 9 content level 2 focuses on the practical application of TOGAF 9 framework,building on the basic knowledge and understanding of the level 1,using practical scenarios to apply concepts.

Audience

Individuals who require a deeper understanding of TOGAF 9 (e.g. System Integrators,Operational,business and IT developers, CIO’s and IT managers,Program and Project leaders,IT specialists,architects).

• Professionals who are working in an organization where TOGAF 9 has been adopted and who need to participate in architecture projects and initiatives
• Architects who will be responsible for developing architecture artifacts
• Architects who wish to introduce TOGAF 9 into an architecture practice
• Architects who want to achieve a recognized qualification to demonstrate their detailed knowledge of TOGAF 9

Learning Objectives

• Individuals certified at this level will have demonstrated their understanding of:
• The basic concepts of Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF
• The core concepts and terminology used in TOGAF 9
• The concept of the Enterprise Continuum; its purpose and constituent parts
• The concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders
• The TOGAF certification program.
• The ADM guidelines and techniques
• How each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of enterprise architecture
• Understand and apply the ADM phases in development of an enterprise architecture
• How Architecture Governance contributes to the Architecture Development Cycle
• How to apply Architecture Governance in development of an enterprise architecture
• How to apply the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework
• Understand and apply the concept of Building Blocks
• How to apply the Stakeholder Management Technique
• How to apply the TOGAF Content Metamodel
• How to apply TOGAF recommended techniques when developing an enterprise architecture
• The TOGAF Technical Reference Model and how to customize it to meet an organization’s needs
• The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model
• The content of the key deliverables of the ADM cycle
• How an enterprise architecture can be partitioned to meet the specific needs of an organization
• The purpose of the Architecture Repository
• How to apply iteration and different levels of architecture with the ADM
• How to adapt the ADM for security
• SOA as a style of architecture
• The role of architecture maturity models in developing an enterprise architecture
• The purpose of the Architecture Skills Framework and how to apply it within an organization

Course Organizational Logistics

• Classroom U-shaped setup preferred
• Whiteboard,flipchart, and projector
• Participants  maximum of 16

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites; it is recommended that participants have experience in the IT domain. Note, to be certified on TOGAF 9 Level 2, it is required to have passed the TOGAF Level 1 exam.

Course Student Material

Participants receive a copy of the classroom presentation material and the Student Handbook, which contains Reference Material.

About the Examination

There are two possibilities for taking the exam.The candidate can take the Level 1 and Level 2 exams separately,or take the combined exam.The exam is a proctored exam  a proctor needs to be registered prior to taking the exam

Level 1 exam:  The exam is in closed-book format, and includes 40 multiple-choice questions.The pass score is 55% (22 out of 40 questions).The exam lasts for 60 minutes and can be taken onsite (online) or through Prometric test centers.

Level 2 exam:   The exam is in open-book format, and includes 8 complex multiple-choice scenario-based questions. The exam lasts for 90 minutes and can be taken onsite (online) or through Prometric test centers.

Level 1 and 2 combination exam

This examination comprises to two separate sections. The TOGAF 9 Part 1 section is CLOSED Book. The TOGAF 9 Part 2 Section 2 is OPEN book. (Note at Prometric test centers an electronic copy of the specification is built into the test and becomes available in Part 2 only ).

Time limit: 150 Minutes total. Each section has a maximum time limit as follows: 60 Minutes on TOGAF 9 Part 1. 90 Minutes on TOGAF 9 Part 2. Once you complete the TOGAF 9 Part 1 section you cannot return to it.

TOGAF 9 Combined Part 1 and Part 2

QUESTION NO: 1

Which of the following best describes a purpose of the Business Scenarios technique?

A. To catch errors in a project architecture early
B. To guide decision making throughout the enterprise
C. To help identify and understand requirements
D. To highlight shortfalls between the baseline and target architectures
E. To mitigate risk when implementing an architecture project

Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 2

Which of the following TOGAF components was created to enable architects to design architectures addressing Boundaryless Information Flow?

A. The Architecture Repository
B. The Enterprise Continuum
C. The Integrated Information Infrastructure Model
D. The TOGAF Technical Reference Model

Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 3

Which of the following does the TOGAF document define as architectural work product that describes m aspect of the architecture?

A. Application Platform Interface
B. Artifact
C. Building Block
D. Deliverable
E. Framework

Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 4

Which one of the following is an objective of Phase A of the TOGAF ADM?

A. To allocate the resources needed to implement the architecture project
B. To define the framework that is going to be used to develop the enterprise architecture
C. To define an IT Strategy that maps out the technology infrastructure
D. To prepare a Solution Architecture for the enterprise
E. To secure formal approval to proceed

Answer: E

QUESTION NO: 5

Which of the following best describes the TOGAF Architecture Development Method?

A. A process for managing architecture requirements
B. A classification mechanism for architectures and solutions
C. A process for managing and controlling change at an enterprise-wide level
D. A view of the Architecture Repository
E. A process for developing an organization-specific enterprise architecture

Answer: E

QUESTION NO: 6

In which of the following ADM Phases do building blocks become implementation-specific?

A. Phase A
B. Phase B
C. Phase C
D. Phase D
E. Phase E

Answer: E

QUESTION NO: 7

Which of the following best completes the sentence? The Architecture Repository__________________.

A. is used to store different classes of architectural output created by the ADM
B. is a categorisation mechanism for classifying architecture and solution artifacts
C. is a detailed model of architectural work products, including deliverables and artifacts
D. is an architecture of generic functions and services
E. is a set of resources to help establish an architecture capability within an organization

Answer: A

QUESTION NO: 8

Complete the sentence. The TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework includes________________.

A. a list of responsibilities for running an Architecture Board
B. a model for governance including process, content and context
C. guidance for establishing an Architecture Capability using the ADM
D. the Architecture Compliance review process and checklists

Answer: B

QUESTION NO: 9

Which of the following is a responsibility of an Architecture Board?

A. Allocating resources for architecture projects
B. Creating the Statement of Architecture Work
C. Enforcement of architecture compliance
D. Determining the scope of an architecture compliance review
E. Conducting assessments of the maturity level of architecture discipline within the organization

Answer: C

QUESTION NO: 10

Which one of the following does TOGAF state is an objective for Phase A: Architecture Vision?

A. To create an implementation and migration strategy
B. To establish an architecture change management process
C. To priorities work packages and projects
D. To validate the business principles, goals, drivers and key performance indicators

Answer: D