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Recorded Course Package - for TOGAF^® Basics

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Things To Know Before Starting Your Course

Course Features - Overview

This recorded course package provides you with 19 hours of lecture presentation videos covering TOGAF basics - mostly Foundation-level (Level 1) topics. The included videos are a subset (approx. 65%) of the lecture videos from our standard 4-day L1+L2 live TOGAF^® 9 cert prep course (based on TOGAF version 9.2). Note that this course page is laid out to show the complete 4-day L1+L2 course content so that you see the "basics" course subset in the context of the larger complete course; the blue video titles are included in this basics course and are enabled, while the red-tinted video titles are not enabled as they are only available in the complete L1+L2 cert prep course (you may upgrade to the full accredited L1+L2 cert prep course at a discounted price if you wish - the full accredited course includes exam vouchers). Also included are the same e-materials provided to attendees of the full 4-day L1+L2 course; these e-materials include all L1+L2 course slides, as well as cert exam Study Guide documents for both the Foundation and Certified levels of certification (these Study Guides, used in conjunction with the basic knowledge gained in the videos, can provide you with the knowledge needed for the certification exams).
The videos are similar to webinar recordings with high quality audio and HD video that shows full screen versions of the slides, and pointer interactions, as presented in a live class. This page presents and explains the lecture and knowledge check videos and materials in the same order they are presented in a live class, so you can essentially experience the full live class flow and content with the advantages of anytime/anywhere access and the ability to re-watch any portion of the course as desired. You can reach out to us with questions for the instructor at any time.

Browser, OS, and Device Compatibility

Videos provided on this page can be viewed using the following browsers and operating systems:

Chrome version 80+ (recommended) on Windows 10, macOS, and Android 7+
Firefox version 74+ on Windows 10 and macOS
Edge - the new (2020) Chromium-based version 85+, on Windows 10 and macOS
Safari 13 on iOS, ipadOS, and macOS (note that Safari is the only browser supported on iOS and ipadOS)
Current versions of Microsoft's legacy browsers, Internet Explorer 11 and Edge (legacy non-Chromium version), should play the videos on most newer systems (hardware from 2016 or newer) running Windows 10, but playback is dependent on the machine's security (TPM) hardware and related OS configuration; due to these unique hardware dependencies and the lack of ongoing Microsoft maintenance of these browsers, we recommend using one of the other browser choices listed above if possible.

Other Requirements/Constraints:

HD screen resolution and a screen size of 12 inches or larger is highly recommended for optimal viewing (a few videos contain diagrams with finer details that may not be fully readable on screens under 12 inches), however the majority of the videos could be comfortably viewed on smaller screens
A sustainable internet download speed of at least 2 Mbps is recommended to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted video viewing experience; by HD streaming video standards, this is a very low minimum requirement and is aimed at supporting even relatively slow connection environments.
To prevent overruse of video bandwidth allocations, total viewing time over the access period is expected to be less than three times the total course duration (ie, equivalent to viewing the entire course three times); if this limit is approached, we reserve the right to curtail further viewing subject to a discussion and mutually acceptable approach to managing any remaining viewing time needed.

See also the section below for details on the features of the embedded video player and display of viewing statistics.

Video Player and Progress Tracking Features

When launching a video using the "View Video" or "Resume" buttons on this page, a responsive video player will appear at that point on the page with its size matched to fit the current browser window; if you resize your browser, the video player should automatically resize accordingly. When mousing over (or tapping) a video that has been started, a controls bar overlay will temporarily appear along the bottom of the video containing the following controls from left to right:

Play/Pause button (play/pause state will also toggle when mouse click occurs on the screen)
Mute/Unmute button and volume slider (slider is not present in Safari due to lack of iOS support for player volume controls; use device volume control instead)
Time Display: Current Playhead Position / Total Duration
Timeline/Seek Bar - Shows playhead position; click/tap at any point along the timeline to jump directly to that point in the video
Buttons for Jump-Back (-10 secs) and Jump-Ahead (+10 secs); hold the "shift" key to increase the jump time to 60 seconds
Playback speed control: Select 1X (normal speed), 1.25X, or 1.5X; audio is intelligible and maintains normal pitch at all 3 speeds
Fullscreen enter/exit button (note that when using Safari on iOS devices, the native iOS player controls will show when in fullscreen mode)
Keyboard shortcuts: "p" key for play/pause; "m" key for mute/unmute; "f" key to enter/exit fullscreen (note that this fullscreen shortcut is not supported on IE11), "esc" key can also be used to exit fullscreen, right/left arrow keys for jump-ahead/jump-back 10 seconds (use right/left arrow keys in combination with "shift" key to jump 60 seconds ahead or back)
"Resume" functionality: After closing a video that has not been completed, a "Resume" button will appear next to the regular "View Video" button allowing you to resume the video at a later time from the last playhead position (the resume time is displayed on the Resume button)
Viewing progress statistics: Each video section's title bar displays the total length of the video and the total accumulated viewed time (if any). A green checkmark is also displayed in the title bar if the video has been "completed". An overall 'Video Progress" statistics block is displayed for the entire course above the the course section; this block displays the total accumulated viewed time for all videos, videos completed, and percent of course completion (based on time).

See section further above for browser compatibility and other system requirements.

Passwords, Watermarks, Use Limits, and Other Protections

A small, semi-transparent watermark text block will appear in the lower part of the video display for several seconds at various points in each video; this watermark contains a copyright and use restriction notification and is designed to have minimal impact on your viewing experience. Also, as mentioned in the use restrictions and privacy notice at the top of this page, each time a video is accessed the event is logged along with user identification, user IP, user device information, and video viewing statistics. Due to the Digital Rights Management and access protection approaches used, the password issued to you cannot be changed directly by you; however, on request, we can change it for you or remind you of the current password. The password must be entered each time you open the page in a new browser tab/window, but the page will remain available and will not expire as long as the page remains open in your browser. Total viewing time over the access period is expected to be less than three times the total course duration (ie, equivalent to viewing the entire course three times); if this limit is approached, we reserve the right to curtail further viewing subject to a discussion and mutually acceptable approach to managing any remaining viewing time needed.

Downloading Your E-Materials

On your Course Info web page (or in a course info/access email from eLearning Launchpad), you were provided with instructions for downloading the "e-materials" zip file that contains important materials such as the lecture slides, cert prep study guides, practice exams, and other useful reference information that complement the lecture recordings. If you have not yet downloaded and unzipped the e-materials, please do so before beginning the course, as these materials should be used for reference and supplemental study as you progress through the course topics (each course topic in the course sections below identify the documents and sections that apply). If you have not received the instructions for downloading the e-materials, please contact us.

Please note that these and all other materials you receive for this course are licensed for your personal use only, as a paid user of this course package, and may not be copied or distributed to others, and may not be used for any purpose other than your personal reference and study. All e-material downloads and video views are logged along with user identity, user device, user IP address, and viewing time information.

Progressing Through the Course and Accessing Key Documents

Accessing Key Documents: The video in item "E", "E-Materials Overview" in the Course Kickoff and Orientation section, provides a walkthrough of the folders and key documents contained in the e-materials. Note that each course topic in the course sections below identify the documents and sections that apply to that topic. The most important documents to have available for reference while progressing through the course are as follows:

Lecture Slides Book 1 and 2 PDFs (two equally sized PDF volumes) - These two PDFs contain all the course lecture slides as are seen in the videos (some slides are for reference/review and are not presented in the lecture). Users should review all slides; the lecture, while always covering the key points of the material, does not present every slide in some modules; for example, a key graphic/concept slide may be used in some parts of the lecture as a better way to present major points that appear on nearby word slides (such word slides are included in the deck for completeness and to serve as a reference when later reviewing the material).
Each course topic item presented on this page indicates the applicable Lecture Slide Book (1 or 2) and the applicable lecture module number (the module numbers, eg. M1, M14, F7, etc., are listed in the slide book table of contents and on the title slide of each slide module). The two slide book PDFs each have a Table of Contents page listing all slide modules, and also use PDF bookmarks to allow each slide module to be quickly accessed from the bookmarks pane in Adobe Acrobat Reader. Both Lecture Slide books can be found in the top-level e-materials folder named "Lecture Slides Books and Reference Materials Binder". The password(s) for these documents is provided in the e-materials download email from eLearning Launchpad.
Reference Materials Binder PDF - This PDF provides several sections of quick reference materials which are mostly excerpts of key lecture slides/graphics and selected chapters from the TOGAF standard. The first section is particularly useful for referencing high resolution color slides of key diagrams - such as the most detailed diagrams of the Content Metamodel that have small fonts in some areas. This PDF can be found in the top-level e-materials folder named "Lecture Slides Books and Reference Materials Binder". The password(s) for these documents is provided in the e-materials download email from eLearning Launchpad.
Class Posters PDF - This PDF contains 5 high resolution "poster pages" containing graphics of key concepts mentioned frequently throughout the course - great for quick-reference; these graphics show the ADM cycle, the Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Repository, an intermediate view of the Content Metamodel (showing all building block types), the two Reference Models (TRM and IIIRM), the high level table of contents from the TOGAF standard showing the 6 Parts and major sub-topics within each Part. This PDF can be found in the top-level e-materials folder named "Additional References".
Foundation Study Guide, and Certified Study Guide - These PDFs are perhaps your most important resources for supplemental self-study, review, and exam preparation. These Study Guides are from the TOGAF 9 "Study Pack" from The Open Group^®, and were written specifically for exam preparation (they condense the standard down into easy to read chapters and identify the key learning points along the way). Each Study Guide contains practice exams and answer keys in their appendices for the respective certification level. Each course topic presented below, where appropriate, makes reference to the corresponding chapter(s) to facilitate pre-reading and/or review as you prefer (the course itself covers the key points, but these Study Guides provide a complete narrative style which can be helpful when first learning or reviewing topics prior to your exams). These PDFs can be found in this e-materials folder path: TOGAF9-Self-Study-Pack-4thEd-from The Open Group > Study-Guides

Moving Through the Recorded Course Topics: Below on this page, the course is presented in two major sections: the "Kickoff and Orientation" section, and the "Main Course" section. Each section is sub-divided into a series of lettered/numbered topics that align with the flow and content of the live course. For each of these topics, a video of that portion of the course is provided, along with a summary description of the topic and references to the Lecture Slide Book module(s) and supplemental Study Guide chapter(s) associated with the topic. You may want to have the referenced Lecture Slides Book PDF opened up to the lecture module number indicated (eg, M14, F7, etc.) as a means of following along, being able to see prior and upcoming slides, and making notes/annotations on the slides if desired (the slide book pages can also be printed as desired). Note that in the lecture video, not every slide is presented, which is another reason to have the slide book open so that such slides can be viewed as reinforcement to the presenation (certain slides are skipped in the lecture because the key points they provide are discussed when viewing a summary or graphic slide that is better suited for the lecture presentation). The referenced Study Guide chapter mentioned in most topics is a supplemental resource for pre-reading or later reading when reviewing for exams. For the best learning experience, it is recommended to follow the sequence of topics in the order they are presented on this page; note, however, to allow flexibility when reviewing, no sequence is enforced and the videos can be viewed, or re-viewed in any order and at any time. Note that to prevent overruse of video bandwidth allocations, total viewing time over the access period is expected to be less than three times the total course duration (ie, equivalent to viewing the entire course three times); if this limit is approached, we reserve the right to curtail further viewing subject to a discussion and mutually acceptable approach to managing any remaining viewing time needed.

Knowledge Checks and Practice Exams: Clearly marked "Knowledge Check" videos are interspersed throughout the course, and should be viewed when reached to reinforce your learning and test your recall of the key points from the preceding lecture module(s). Each Knowledge Check video topic is identified in its header, and the video consists of the instructor presenting and discussing a series of multiple choice questions that cover aspects of a certain Level 1 (Foundation) topic area. For each question, the instructor presents the question and sometimes includes helpful hints on how to interpret the question -- at this point the video can be paused while you consider the answer choices -- the instructor then goes on to identify the correct/best answer choice, explaining why it is the best choice, and also often explaining why the other choices are not the best. These discussions provide a great review from many angles and often go well beyond the narrow scope of the question. Over 80 such questions are discussed throughout the course, and they track closely with the questions provided in the associated Foundation Study Guide chapters (answer keys are provided for these chapter questions in an appendix of the Foundation Study Guide). After the course, you should complete the Level 1 and Level 2 practice exams on your own; these are provided in the appendices of the Foundation Study Guide and Certified Study Guide, respectively, along with answer keys that explain the correct answer and the associated reasoning (the Level 2 scenario-based practice questions in the Certified Study Guide have an entire table devoted to explaining the best to worst answer choices for each practice question).

Certification Exams Information

The lecture videos in this course provide you with an understanding of TOGAF basics (primarily Foundation level). When the videos are combined with self-study using the included Foundation and Certified Study Guide documents, you can go on to gain the knowledge needed to pass the TOGAF "Part 1" (Foundation) exam, and, if desired, even the "Part 2" (Certified) exam. These exams are not included or conducted as part of this course package, and will need to be paid for and scheduled separately (via Pearson VUE). The Study Guide documents serve these two purposes: 1) the Foundation Study Guide will allow you to reenforce and review what you learn from the "basics" videos and also cover several more Foundation certification topics that are not fully addressed in the videos (this gets you ready for the Part 1 exam that leads to Foundation certification), and 2) the Certified Study Guide goes beyond the "basics" videos to provide more practitioner level details and concepts to prepare you for Part 2 (Certified) exam if your are interested in the highest level of certification; both Study Guides contain practice exams for the respective level to help you prepare for the actual exams.

The "Combined" exam approach: The cost of the "combined" Part 1 and Part 2 exam is $550, payable to Pearson VUE at the time of booking on their website. The "combined" exam is the most efficient and lowest cost approach, and requires that both exams be taken back-to-back in a single sitting, 60 minutes for Part 1, and 90 minutes for Part 2. Exams are conducted at Pearson VUE test centers (they are the official providers of The Open Group^® certification exams, and are located in or near most major cities, globally). Scheduling is done using the test center locator and scheduling system on the Pearson VUE website. The exams may also be taken at your home or office using the Pearson "OnVUE" online proctoring system (strict requirements apply to the home/office area used; for details, see https://home.pearsonvue.com/theopengroup/onvue ). The nature of the exams is explained in a video in the course section below (Main Course, Item 1: Certification and Exams). When you are ready to book your exam, or if you would simply like to explore nearby Pearson VUE test centers and their exam times for the "TOGAF 9 Combined Part 1 and Part 1" exam" (OG0-093), you can start at the link below, and the instructions there will get you onto the correct Pearson VUE page (note you will have to create a free web account with The Open Group in order to login to Pearson VUE). Here is the link for starting (or exploring) the exam booking and scheduling process:
https://certification.opengroup.org/take-exam
Note: The "combined" exam approach described above is intended to lead only to "TOGAF 9 Certified" and does not provide a "Foundation"-only option (ie, if you were to pass Part 1 and fail Part 2, you will not be awarded "Foundation" certification as some might assume --- only "Certified" can be awarded, which would occur when the Part 2 exam is passed via a later re-take in this case). Exam retakes are allowed for either of the two parts of the exam (you get "credit" for whichever one is passed), but the retake will be an additional cost and you must wait at least 1 month before taking the retake exam.

An alternative approach exists that allows the two exams to be taken on separate dates: The "separates" approach is more expensive (each exam costs $360) and will likely require a greater overall time commitment, but has some advantages of interest to some people. You would separately book the Part 1 exam (OG0-091) and the Part 2 exam (OG0-092) on different dates of your choice (Part 1 is a prerequisite for Part 2 of course). The main advantages of separate exam bookings on different dates are more focused study prep for each exam, a shorter exam session, and the possibility of achieving just "Foundation" certification if you choose to only take the Part 1 exam and stop (or want to hold off on the Part 2 for a long period). The disadvantages are higher overall cost ($720 vs $550) and an overall process that takes longer to complete and likely involves more total time in study/prep since the process is spread over a longer period and involves two separate scheduled events (note that Part 2 builds on Part 1 knowledge, so a person should still be fresh on their Level 1 knowledge going into the Part 2 exam).
In our experience, most people prefer and do well with the "combined" exam approach as it is more efficient and less costly overall.

Contacting Us for Support and Questions

Throughout the course access period, you may contact us if you have questions for the instructor on the course subject matter or need technical support for using this recorded package.
Please contact us at this email address:
support@elearninglaunchpad.com
We will make every effort to respond within 24 hours to any questions or requests.

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Course Kickoff and Orientation

Recommended Pre-Reading

To gain a general sense of the scope and key ideas of the TOGAF standard, especially if TOGAF is very new to you, we recommend that you pre-read a couple of "big picture" chapters (roughly 20 pages). In the e-materials folder (downloaded and unzipped per the "Getting Ready..." information above), locate the Study Guide for TOGAF 9 Foundation. This file is named Foundation(L1)StudyGuide--B180p.pdf and is located in this folder path within the e-materials: TOGAF9-Self-Study-Pack-4thEd-from The Open Group^® > Study-Guides > TOGAF9_Foundation_SG
Please read Chapter 2 - Basic Concepts, and Chapter 3 - Core Concepts.
Note that this material is certainly well covered in the course videos, so this pre-reading is not essential, but you may find that it helps you digest the course materials a bit more easily.

Instructor Bio and Architectural Influences Length: 29m

The instructor outlines his professional background and architectural transformation experiences that inspired him and influenced his further interest in EA. Note that this and the next several videos use slides from the "Course Kickoff and Orientation" PDF located in the top level of the e-materials.
Reference: Course Kickoff & Orientation Slides PDF (in e-materials*)