TOGAF® 9 Course - Level 1 & Level 2 (Combined)

Welcome to New Zealand's #1 TOGAF training course!

* Based on most recent 9.2 syllabus.

TOGAF® 9 is the world standard when it comes to enterprise architecture.  It represents the proven  methodology and framework used by the world's leading organisations to improve business efficiency. Enterprise architecture professionals fluent in TOGAF enjoy greater industry credibility, job effectiveness, and career opportunities.

Get certified in TOGAF 9 with this powerful 4-day training program. The course focuses on the practical application of TOGAF in realistic enterprise architecture scenarios and provides thorough coverage of the knowledge needed for Level 1 / Level 2 certification.

The course is structured into two 2-day modules Foundation (Level 1) and Certified (Level 2). Modules can be taken separately although most prefer to take the combined course.

TOGAF 9 Course -  Level 1 (Foundation) (2 days)

This module covers the Level 1 Foundation curriculum including terminology, structure, basic concepts of TOGAF 9, and the core principles of Enterprise Architecture. As well as the theory, the course includes many examples of architecture deliverables and artifacts. The course prepares participants to undertake the TOGAF Level 1 exam.

TOGAF 9 Course - Level 2 (Certified) (2 days)

This second module focuses on the practical application of the TOGAF®  9 framework. It builds on the foundational knowledge of Level 1  using practical scenarios to reinforce concepts.  The focus is on application and analysis in addition to knowledge and comprehension.

What you get at the ALC TOGAF course

Tier 1 trainers. Training is a serious investment, it is not just the money but also your valuable time.  If you are going to allocate 4 days to learning, it is the person out the front who will make all the difference.  We have  built our reputation, since 1994, on the fact that we only work with Tier 1 trainers.

Excellent course materials. Not only do you get our comprehensive and fully-accredited course workbook, you also get the official TOGAF 9 Certification Self Study Pack 4th Edition, an invaluable tool for exam prep, plus the Personal PDF Edition of TOGAF version 9.2.

Exam vouchers plus trial exams. During the course we provide you with exercises, test questions and mock exams to give you the best possible exam preparation.  At the end of the course you receive a combined Level 1 & Level 2 exam voucher that enables you to take the TOGAF certification exams within 12 months.

Lunch, morning and afternoon tea are provided each day.  We don't cut corners. You are not left to fend for yourself, you don’t miss out on valuable discussions and interactions, and you get a much more conducive learning experience.

Value.  Quality usually comes at a premium but we work hard at all levels to ensure competitive pricing, whether you’re a small, medium or large organisation or a private individual. Contact the ALC team if you think you can get a better comparable offer on TOGAF training anywhere else.

Genuine post-course support. There are always questions after the course. We are local and we offer genuine support. Get your questions answered promptly and in your time zone. 

ALC Group's TOGAF® 9 Course - Level 1 & Level 2 (Combined) is accredited by The Open Group 

Learning outcomes

Individuals certified at Level 1 (Foundation) will acquire an understanding of:

• The basic concepts of Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF
• The core concepts of TOGAF 9.2
• The key terminology of TOGAF 9.2
• The ADM cycle and the 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
• The concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders
• The concept of building blocks
• The key deliverables of the ADM cycle
• TOGAF reference models
• The TOGAF certification program.

Individuals certified at Level 2 (Certified) will acquire an understanding of:

• How to apply the ADM phases in development of an enterprise architecture
• How to apply Architecture Governance in development of an enterprise architecture
• How to apply the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework
• How to 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 customise 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 organisation
• 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 organisation
• The key deliverables of the ADM cycle
• TOGAF reference models
• The TOGAF certification program

Who should attend

The Foundation module is designed for:

• Architects who are looking for a first introduction to TOGAF 9
• Professionals who are working in roles associated with an architecture project such as those responsible for planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation
• Business Analysts, Systems Analysts and Technical Analysts who want to career develop into enterprise architecture
• Individuals who require a basic understanding of TOGAF 9

The Certified module is designed for:

• 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 organisation 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
• Business Analysts, Systems Analysts and Technical Analysts who want to career develop into enterprise architecture
• Enterprise architects who want to achieve a recognised qualification to demonstrate their detailed knowledge of TOGAF 9

Course contents

Level 1 (Foundation Module)

1.   Course Introduction

2.   Enterprise Architecture – An Introduction

3.   TOGAF®  9 – An Introduction

4.   The Architecture Development Method

5.   Adapting TOGAF to the Context

6.   Architecture Principles and Requirements

7.   Architecture Vision

8.   Risk Management

9.   Enterprise Integration

10. Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Repository

11. Architecture Patterns

12. Architecture Content Framework

13. Technology Architecture

14. Building Organisational Capability

15. Architecture Governance

16. Exam Preparation Guide

Level 2 (Practitioner Module)

1.   Course Introduction

2.   The Architecture Development Method

3.   Adapting TOGAF to the Context

4.   Architecture Principles and Requirements

5.   Architecture Vision

6.   Stakeholder Management and Risk Management

7.   Security Architecture

8.   Enterprise Integration and Service Oriented Architecture

9.   Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Repository

10. Architecture Content Framework

11. Business Architecture Phase

12. Information Systems Architectures

13. Technology Architecture

14. Transition Planning

15. Building Organisational Capability

16. Architecture Governance

17. The Architect

18. Exam Preparation Guide

Course fees

Combined 4-day course

• $2960 + gst (per person)

Level 1  OR Level 2 alone (2 days each)

• $1950 + gst (per person)

Course fee includes:

• Comprehensive, fully-accredited course workbook
• TOGAF 9 Certification Self Study Pack (official copy)
• Quality CBD venue
• Sit-down lunch each day, plus morning and afternoon teas
• Exam voucher for Combined Level 1 and Level 2 exams

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites to attend the TOGAF 9 Level 1 (Foundation) course. For Certified Level 2 it is expected that participants have passed the TOGAF 9 Level 1 (Foundation) exam.

The TOGAF Combined exam

A Combined exam voucher is issued to participants at the end of the course. The best way to think of the combined exam is that it is one exam session with two parts.  The Combined candidate sits both parts consecutively, with Level 2 immediately following Level 1. Each part must be passed in order to obtain an overall pass. If you fail one part then no certification is awarded, however you only need retake the failed part.  So for example if you fail Level 1, you need only retake the Level 1 exam. But you need to wait at least one month before you are allowed to retake an examination.  If an exam is failed it is up to the candidate to purchase another voucher if they wish to have another attempt. Candidates who pass both exams are awarded TOGAF 9 Level 2 certification.

Level 1 (Foundation) Exam

• Certification is only achieved by passing the examination
• The exam is in closed-book format, and includes 40 multiple-choice questions
• The pass score is 55% (22 out of 40 questions)
• Duration of exam is 60 minutes

Level 2 (Practitioner) Exam

• The exam is in open-book format
• Comprises 8 complex multiple-choice scenario-based questions
• The pass score is 60% (24 out of 40 points)
• Duration of the exam is 90 minutes

Exam Details

The TOGAF exams are administered by the Open Group at a Pearson Vue test centre.

• Candidates will receive exam vouchers after the course
• The exam is taken AFTER the course, at a suitable time
• The Combined Exam Voucher is valid for 12 months
• If an exam is failed it is up to the candidate to purchase another voucher if they wish to have another attempt
• Candidates cannot be awarded the Level 2 Certificate until they have passed both exams

TOGAF Exam pass / fail scenarios:

We receive many questions regarding pass / fail scenarios.  Here are the possibilities as stipulated by The Open Group:

• Fail level 1 / Fail level 2. No certificate awarded, can be undertaken as a combined exam or two separate exams no less than one month later.
• Pass level 1 / Fail level 2. Level 1 certificate awarded, Level 2 exam can be undertaken no earlier than one month later.
• Fail level 1 / Pass level 2. No certificate awarded. Level 1 exam can be undertaken no earlier than one month later.  Once level 1 is passed in this scenario a level 2 certificate will be awarded.
• Pass level 1 / Pass level 2. Level 2 certificate only awarded. Level 2 status means Level 1 has also been attained.