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TOGAF® 9 Training Course, Certified (Level 1 and 2) Training

In this 4 day TOGAF® training course, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for and become certified in TOGAF® Standard Version 9. Whether you’re interested in earning a TOGAF® certification, or preparing for specific portions of the TOGAF® Certification exams, our top-rated TOGAF® Training course will get you ready for the big test.
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Course Details

Duration

4 days

Prerequisites

A prior knowledge of Enterprise Architecture is advantageous but not required.

Target Audience

  • Individuals who require a deeper understanding of TOGAF® 9
  • 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

Skills Gained

  • Discuss the basic concepts of enterprise architecture and TOGAF® 9.2.
  • Discuss the features of TOGAF® and its methodology.
  • Take best advantage of how to use TOGAF® in their work.
  • Gain an understanding of the necessary body of knowledge to achieve certification by examination for TOGAF® 9 at Level 1 (TOGAF® 9 Foundation) or Level 2 (TOGAF® 9 Certified)
Course Outline
  • Management Overview
    • The Open Group
    • The Architecture Forum
    • Why Enterprise Architecture?
    • Why a framework?
    • The TOGAF Standard, Version 9
    • The TOGAF Library
    • TOGAF 9 Certification
  • The TOGAF® Framework Components
    • The Architecture Development Method (ADM)
    • ADM Guidelines and Techniques
    • Architecture Content Framework - Deliverables, artifacts, building blocks
    • The Enterprise Continuum - The Architecture Repository
    • The Architecture Capability Framework - Establishing an EA Capability
    • The TOGAF® Library
  • Introduction to the Architecture Development Method
    • The TOGAF® ADM
    • Its relationship to other parts of the TOGAF® standard
    • The phases of the ADM
    • How and why to adapt the ADM
    • How to scope an architecture activity
    • The need for an integration framework
    • ADM Phases Level 1
      • How each ADM Phase contributes to the success of Enterprise Architecture?
    • ADM Guidelines and Techniques
      • How to use the TOGAF® Framework with different architectural styles
      • The contents of Part III: ADM Guidelines and Techniques - The difference between guidelines and techniques
      • The use of Architecture Principles
      • The use of Business scenarios in the ADM
      • The gap analysis technique
      • The use of interoperability requirements in the ADM
      • The Business Transformation Readiness Assessment
      • Risk Management in the ADM
      • Capability based planning
  • The Enterprise Continuum and Tools
    • Introduction to the Enterprise Continuum
    • The purpose of the Enterprise Continuum
    • The constituent pieces of the Enterprise Continuum
    • High-level issues with Tool Standardization
  • Architecture Repository
    • The purpose of the Architecture Repository
    • Its constituent parts
    • Its relationship to other parts of the TOGAF® standard
  • Architecture Content Framework
    • Explain the purpose of the Architecture Content Framework
    • Describe the main components of the Content Metamodel
    • Describe the relationship between the Architecture Content Framework and the TOGAF® ADM
  • TOGAF® Content Metamodel
    • What a metamodel is and why it is needed
    • Key concepts of the Core Metamodel
    • The division of the metamodel into Core and Extensions
    • Key concepts of the Core Metamodel Entities
    • The components of the TOGAF®Content Metamodel
  • Preliminary Phase
    • Objectives
    • Approach
    • Steps
    • Inputs
    • Outputs
  • Architecture Governance
    • Architecture Governance
    • The main components that make up an Architecture Governance Framework
    • The TOGAF® Architecture Governance Framework
    • Architecture Governance in Practice
    • Why Architecture Governance is beneficial
    • Guidelines for establishing an EA Capability
  • Business Scenarios
    • How to apply the Business Scenarios technique
    • Where it is used in the TOGAF® standard
  • Stakeholder Management
    • Explain how to apply the stakeholder management technique
    • Understand the steps in developing a stakeholder map and how to use the map Understand the benefits for creating views and relating those to stakeholder and their concerns
  • Architecture Views and Viewpoints
    • To understand the concepts of Architecture Views and Architecture Viewpoints
    • To understand the role of Architecture Views
    • To introduce some TOGAF® resources
  • Building Blocks
    • Concepts of Building Blocks within TOGAF®
    • Architecture Building Blocks
    • Solution Building Blocks
    • Their role within application of the ADM
    • A comparison with Architecture Patterns
    • ADM Deliverables Level 1
      • The role of Architecture Deliverables
      • The purpose of key deliverables
    • TOGAF® Reference Models
      • The TOGAF® Technical Reference Model (TRM)
      • The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM)
  • Architecture Implementation Support Techniques
    • Managing Interoperability Requirements
    • Business Transformation
    • Risk Assessment
    • Capability Planning
  • Architecture Vision
    • Objectives
    • Approach
    • Steps
    • Inputs
    • Outputs
  • Business Architecture
    • Objectives
    • Approach
    • Steps
    • Inputs
    • Outputs
  • Business Architecture-Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams
    • The Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams of Phase B, Business Architecture
    • What they consist of
    • How they can be used
  • Information Systems Architecture Overview
    • The objectives of Phase C, Information Systems Architectures
    • The Approach
    • A brief overview of the inputs and outputs
  • Data Architecture
    • The objectives of the Data Architecture part of Phase C
    • What it consists of
    • What inputs are needed for it
    • What the outputs are
  • Data Architecture-Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams
    • The Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams of Phase C, Data Architecture
    • What they consist of
    • How they can be used
  • The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model
    • Describe the business and technical drivers for Boundaryless Information Flow that led to the development of the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference
    • Model (III-RM)
    • Describe the main components of the III-RM
    • Explain how the III-RM was derived
    • Explain the III-RM graphic
  • Application Architecture
    • Objectives
    • Inputs
    • Steps
    • Outputs
  • Application Architecture-Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams
    • The Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams of Phase C, Application Architecture
    • What they consist of
    • How they are used
  • TOGAF® Foundation Architecture- the TRM
    • The Purpose, Structure and Use of the TRM
    • The Platform Services Taxonomy
    • Application Platform Service Qualities
  • Technology Architecture
    • The objectives of Phase D, Technology Architecture
    • What it consists of
    • What inputs are needed for it
    • What the outputs are
  • Technology Architecture –Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams
    • The Catalogs, Matrices and Diagrams of Phase D, Technology Architecture
    • What they consist of
    • How they are used
  • Migration Planning Techniques
    • Understand the techniques used in Phases E and F for Migration Planning
    • Key areas include:
      • Using the Implementation Factor Assessment and Deduction Matrix to document factors impacting the Architecture Implementation and Migration Plan.
      • The purpose of the Consolidated Gaps, Solutions and Dependencies Matrix
      • The purpose of an Architecture Definition Increments table
      • Using the Enterprise Architecture State Evolution Table with the TRM
      • Using the Business Value Assessment Technique
  • Opportunities and Solutions
    • The objectives of Phase E, Opportunities and Solutions
    • What it consists of
    • What inputs are needed for it
    • What the outputs are
  • Migration Planning
    • The objectives of Phase F, Migration Planning
    • What it consists of
    • What inputs are needed for it
    • What the outputs are
  • Implementation Governance
    • The objectives of Phase G, Implementation Governance
    • What it consists of
    • What inputs are needed for it
    • What the outputs are
  • Architecture Change Management
    • The objectives of Phase H, Architecture Change Management
    • What it consists of
    • What inputs are needed for it
    • What the outputs are
  • ADM Architecture Requirements Management
    • The process of managing Architecture Requirements during application of the ADM
    • What it consists of
    • What inputs are needed for it
    • What the outputs are
  • Architecture Partitioning
    • How an overall Enterprise Architecture can be partitioned to meet the specific needs of the organization
    • Key learning outcomes:
    • The purpose of Architecture Partitioning
    • The classification criteria for solutions and architectures when considering partitioning
    • How Architecture Partitioning can be employed in the Preliminary Phase of the ADM
  • Adapting the ADM -; Iterations and Levels
    • How to adapt the ADM using iteration and different levels of architecture engagement
  • Adapting the ADM-Security
    • Obtain an understanding of the security considerations that need to be addressed during application of the ADM
  • Architecture Maturity Models
    • Explain the role of a Capability Maturity Model
    • Explain the CMMI process improvement approach development by CMU
    • Describe the structure and levels of the ACMM developed by CMU for the US DoC
    • Explain the role of Maturity Assessments in the ADM
  • Architecture Skills Framework
    • Explain the purpose of the Architecture Skills Framework and why it is needed Describe the benefits of using the Architecture Skills Framework
    • Describe the structure of the Architecture Skills Framework, including roles, skills and proficiency levels
    • The TOGAF® Certification for People Program
      • Describe The Open Group Certification for People program for the TOGAF Standard Understand the levels for certification
      • Understand the paths for certification
      • Understand the requirements for certification