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About this Course Package
This accredited e-learning course provides you with recordings of the full lecture presentation as delivered for our accredited 4-day live TOGAF® 9 Prep Training (Levels 1 and 2) course (based on TOGAF version 9.2), along with the same e-materials provided to attendees of the live course. This course provides you with the knowledge needed for the "TOGAF 9 Certified" certification exams, and provides the voucher(s) needed to order and schedule the exams with the test provider, PearsonVUE (see the "Certification Information" section further below for additional details). The class recordings 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 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 via email with questions for the instructor at any time, and you can schedule live online meeting/phone hours (as allowed in the ordered course description) for instructor Q&A, review, or specific topic discussions, as you wish. Over the 6 month access period, the videos may be viewed anytime and anywhere, provided a 2 Mbps minimum internet connection exists, and any given video may be re-watched multiple times (subject to a total course bandwidth allocation that is equivalent to viewing the entire course twice); the course and study documents in the e-materials folders are not subject to any access period restrictions. All videos and materials are strictly for the personal use of the authorized user identified in the order, and no sharing, copying, or redistribution of the materials, videos, or access password to any other person is permitted.
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Downloading Your E-Materials
In a prior email from eLearning Launchpad, you should have received 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.
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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:
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 two times the total course duration (ie, equivalent to viewing the entire course twice); 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.
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. You may also schedule with the instructor, at your discretion, live online meeting time (or phone time, as appropriate) for focused reviews, Q&A, and/or discussions on TOGAF topics of interest (subject to the hours limit in effect for your order, as described in the terms and on the course description page at the time of the order).
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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 Information
This course not only provides you with a thorough understanding of TOGAF, but is also designed to provide the knowledge needed to pass the TOGAF "Part 1" and "Part 2" exams (corresponding to certification "Level 1" and "Level 2" respectively) that lead to the "TOGAF 9 Certified" certification - this is the highest level of TOGAF certification. This accredited course provides you with the exam voucher(s) needed to order and schedule (via PearsonVUE) the exam(s) at a time/date after the course that is convenient for you. We recommend allowing at least a few days for self-study time after the video lecture portion of the course is completed before taking the exams; this review should make use of the two included "Study Guide" documents as they were written specifically for exam preparation and provide a great way to refresh on the key learning points. Depending on the type of voucher(s) we provide to you (based on your preference), the exams will be taken either as a "combined" exam in one scheduled session (Part 1 and Part 2 exams are taken back to back), or as two separate exams scheduled at different times. The nature of the "combined" approach vs. the "separates" approach is discussed in the following paragraphs.
The "Combined" exam approach:The "combined" exam is generally seen as the most efficient 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 PearsonVUE 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 PearsonVUE website. The exams may also be taken at your home or office using Pearson's "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'd simply like to explore the booking steps and/or check for nearby PearsonVUE 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 PearsonVUE page (note you'll have to create a free web account with The Open Group in order to login to PearsonVUE). 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 (ie, you get "credit" for whichever one is passed), but the retake will potentially be an additional cost for you if we do not have retake vouchers available at the time (we are allocated a certain allowance), and, in any case, 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 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 in each instance, 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 some period of time). The disadvantages are an overall process that takes longer to complete and likely involves more total preparation and study time given that the effort is spread over two separately 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). The links provided above for learning more about OnVUE and for starting the exam booking process would also be used if booking seperate exams. If separate exams are taken, we recommend not scheduling the Part 2 exam until after the Part 1 exam is passed to avoid potential difficulties if the Part 1 exam is not passed on the first attempt.
In our experience, most people prefer and do well with the "combined" exam approach as it is generally a more efficient and faster path to "TOGAF 9 Certified".
Voucher issuance and type selection: After you have been given access to the course and have viewed a signficant portion of the course topics as defined below, we then provide you with the exam voucher(s). Vouchers are provided after the following specific requirements have been met:
1) You must have completed the viewing of the "Main Course" topics at least up through item 18 "Architecture Governance", as determined by our video access tracking system. This represents approximately 60% completion of the Main Course in terms of total video duration. This requirement for a certain level of course completion strikes a necessary balance between demonstrating that you are well on your way and committed to completing the course, while allowing the lead time needed to ensure the voucher can be acquired before or close to the time you will need it to book your exams (exams would presumably be booked around the time of full completion of the course, with a choice of exam date that allows time to review and refresh using the provided Study Guides and other materials),
2) After the partial course completion milestone described above is reached, you must email us to request that we proceed with acquiring your voucher(s) (we must order them from The Open Group). In that request you must indicate your choice of type ("combined" or separates - see above explanations) and you must confirm that you have in fact completed the course at least through the milestone described above and are comfortable with your level of understanding of the course so far (if not, any questions or topic areas that are not understood can be addressed with the instructor at this point or at later points within the access period).
3) Once items 1 and 2 above are complete, we will acquire your exam voucher code(s) and provide them to you via email within 7 business days (typically sooner, but The Open Group has certain response time constraints that drive this maximum turnaround time allowance). When you receive your voucher code(s) from us via email, you will then be free to book your exams via PearsonVUE at your convenience. The voucher code(s) are valid for approximately 1 year from the time of issuance.
A note on retail exam costs: Exam vouchers are included with this accredited e-learning course, so exams will not be an added cost for you (with the exception of certain exam retake scenarios where free retake vouchers might not be available). Just for awareness, the initial retail cost of the exams for someone who buys them on their own (ie, without the benefit of vouchers from an accredited course) is $550 for the "combined" exam and $720 total for two separate exams, payable to PearsonVUE at the time of scheduling.
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.
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.
Duration: 29 minutes
Reference: Course Kickoff & Orientation Slides PDF (in e-materials*)
Some questions, characteristics, and misconceptions about TOGAF and EA are addressed.
Duration: 34 minutes
Reference: Course Kickoff & Orientation Slides PDF (in e-materials*)
The course outline is presented to provide an understanding of the flow of the course and the topics to be covered.
Duration: 36 minutes
Reference: Outline used in this video: High Level Course Outline (pdf); see also: Expandable Detailed Topics Outline (web page)
An orientation to the electronic course materials (e-materials) is provided by walking through the folder structure and the key content. You were previously emailed instructions for downloading and unzipping the e-materials zip file. The folder paths to certain key documents you should use during the course are descibed in the "Accessing Key Documents" section above under "Getting Ready for the Course". These include the lecture slides and exam prep study guides. Note that the lecture slide book PDFs provided may be printed and are open for annotation if you want to make notes on them electronically, as can be done in Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Duration: 27 minutes
Reference: Course Kickoff & Orientation Slides PDF (in e-materials*)
Many people are curious about the way things can be modeled architecturally for EA projects, so we address this briefly upfront to help create a mental calibration for later topics. A simple example (a snippet from a larger project) is presented to illustrate some typical traits of EA models and the need to show alignment and relationships between the various layers and domains of architecture. This sample model happens to have been created using ArchiMate® - a popular, open standard, and easy-to-learn modeling language designed specifically for EA (the only standard of its kind). Of course, similar models can be created using the out-of-the-box TOGAF-defined entities or some other EA modeling framework. ArchiMate as a "language" complements the TOGAF method nicely, but it is not part of the TOGAF standard and is outside the scope of TOGAF certification - it's discussed here and elsewhere in the course simply because it's a uniquely robust and straightforward EA modeling standard that many organizations are using with and without TOGAF.
Duration: 16 minutes
Reference: Course Kickoff & Orientation Slides PDF (in e-materials*); see also the ArchiMate® subfolders under the "Additional References" folder in the e-materials for related case studies and documentation.
A popular book based on somewhat timeless research from MIT, EA as Strategy, is briefly discussed. The research was conducted on hundreds of companies that were doing EA work with varying degrees of success, and the focus is on key success factors common to the most successful companies. The information can help EA leaders and managers understand how to think about EA as a means of achieving business strategy and properly focusing EA initiatives. This research produced the key concept of "Operating Model" that addresses the degrees of standardization and integration needed by a particular enterprise -- a concept that is cited by TOGAF and in one of the more popular EA definitions, as we will see later in the course. That's why we introduce the "Operating Model" concept and the related research here, as part of your orientation.
Duration: 20 minutes
Reference: Course Kickoff & Orientation Slides PDF (in e-materials*)
An overview of the TOGAF certification program is presented, including the two levels of TOGAF certification, exam characteristics, and the process of receiving certification. Note that the exams can be scheduled and paid for via PearsonVUE's website, and can be taken either at a PearsonVUE test center in/around most cities, or at your home/office using their online proctoring system (OnVUE). More information on booking exams is provided at the top of the page.
Duration: 31 minutes
Reference: Module M0 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 1 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 1 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides context information that is relevant to understanding TOGAF's scope, its purpose, and its origin. Topics include: the mission of The Open Group® and its Architecture Forum, definition of EA, the motivation for and benefits of EA, the four architectural "domains" (business, data, applications, technology), characteristics and benefits of an EA "framework" such as TOGAF, and the evolution and high level scope of TOGAF.
Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Reference: Module M1 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 2 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 17 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 2 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This lecture covers the TOGAF standard at a broad, big picture level, by walking through a high level Table of Contents of the standard and briefly introducing the key topics, concepts, and inter-relationships of each of the 6 "Parts" (major sections) of the standard. Additional supporting topics that must also be understood for certification are introduced as well - these items now exist outside of the standard in separate "Guide" documents.
Duration: 1 hour, 29 minutes
Reference: Module M2 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 2.10 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This popular part of the lecture is critical to gaining an initial overall understanding of how the Architecture Development Method (ADM) cycle works at a high level, with an overview of the flow of the cycle and the key contributions of each ADM "phase". Common variations to how the ADM cycle can be tailored to support different needs and scenarios are also discussed. The ADM is the core "method" provided by TOGAF and is at the heart of the standard, so this module is particularly important to gaining a big picture understanding of the unique value of TOGAF.
Duration: 2 hours, 33 minutes
Reference: Module M3 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 5 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 31 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 5 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This lecture provides only a brief survey of the ADM guidelines and techniques by listing and briefly describing them, mainly to convey a general sense of their nature and scope. The more detailed Level 1 and Level 2 knowledge for the guidelines and techniques is covered by a number of modules later in the course.
Duration: 19 minutes
Reference: Module F7 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 8 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Building blocks are the modular, abstracted elements used to describe and model real world things (entities) in the various architectural domains of business, data, applications, and technology (things like value streams, processes, functions, organizations, roles, data entities, application components, technology components, services, etc.). This module covers the general characteristics of building blocks and focuses on the two major kinds of building blocks: Architecture Building Blocks (ABB) and Solution Building Blocks (SBB). The "Content Framework and Metamodel" video that comes later in the course details the many specific types of building blocks that should be considered in each of the architecture domains.
Duration: 58 minutes
Reference: Module M13 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 11 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 9 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 11 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
The key concepts of stakeholders, views, and viewpoints are explained. In every architecture project, it's important to understand and communicate with stakeholders in an effective way. Views and viewpoints provide a means to precisely communicate various aspects of the architecture in an understandable way based on the specific interests of each stakeholder. The various types of TOGAF "artifacts" are also introduced because they can be used as the basis for developing viewpoints. These concepts are key to the Stakeholder Management technique discussed later in the course.
Duration: 41 minutes
Reference: Module M12 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 10 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 14 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 10 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
"Deliverables" are significant documents that bring related information together to support some aspect of the ADM cycle - they require formal control and approval. This module lists all the deliverables defined by TOGAF, and provides a brief introduction to several of the more important deliverables. Further details on deliverables are provided later in the course, mainly in the Level 2 course modules that cover the details of individual ADM phases.
Duration: 29 minutes
Reference: Module F11 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 12 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 14 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 12 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module explains the purpose and logical structure of the Architecture Repository, a holding area for all the many types of information that needs to be available to EA organizations and projects, including reference materials, standards, architecture requirements, previously defined architecture, reusable architecture/solution definitions, EA governance process information, EA organization/capability information, etc.
ecture/solution definitions, EA governance process information, EA organization/capability information, etc.
Duration: 45 minutes
Reference: Module M5 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 6.8 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 18 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
The Enterprise Continuum concept is explained, with a focus on the two specializations known as the Architecture Continuum and Solutions Continuums. The primary purpose of these "continuums" is to provide a scheme for classifying architectural assets (models or other materials present in the Repository) in terms of how general purpose or how specialized they are, and how they relate to or support each other; this classification schemes provides a means to increase re-use and increases understanding of how reusable things have been, or can be used to build out new, more specialized architectures and solutions that are based on best practice. A discussion on "Tools" (eg. modeling tools for architects) is also included as a somewhat separate topic toward the end of this video.
Duration: 1 hour, 42 minutes
Reference: Module M4 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 6 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 37 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 6 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
A significant portion of Part VI of TOGAF, Architecture Capability Framework, is devoted to architectural governance. The general characteristics and expectations of governance are discussed, with focus on the Architecture Governance Framework, Architecture Board, architecture "contracts" compliance assessments, and more.
Duration: 1 hour, 18 minutes
Reference: Module M9 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 9 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 21 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 30 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 9 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
The module briefly recaps the purpose and concepts from the overall Content Framework (purpose of building blocks, artifacts, deliverables as the major kinds of work products), and then turns to focus on the main topic, the Content Metamodel, which is a standardized definition of building block/entity types (and their relationships) that enables modeling consistency and rules-based automation in tools. The Content Metamodel defines all the many specific types of building blocks (entities) that could be defined and modeled in each of the four domains as well as the relationships between them that would typically be of interest (examples of building block/entity types include value streams, business capabilities, processes, functions, organizations, roles, data entities, application components, technology components, services, etc.). The core metamodel entities (the minimum set) and metamodel extensions (optional sets of additional building block types) are differentiated and described. Finally, the many types of suggested artifacts are discussed (these are the diagrams, matrices, and catalogs that could be produced based on the building block types). Note that this metamodel, like most things in TOGAF, can be tailored to suit your needs, or even completely replaced with a robust EA modeling language standard like ArchiMate®.
Duration: 1 hour, 37 minutes
Reference: Modules M6 and M7 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 16 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides a detailed description of the Preliminary Phase of the ADM; the "Principles" technique is also detailed here. As in all the detailed phase lecture modules, the phase's objectives, general approach, steps, and inputs and outputs are described. Note that "inputs" are the information/deliverables that would feed into the phase from earlier phases, and the "outputs" are information/deliverables that would be generated in the steps and fed forward to subsequent ADM phases; additional insights on the content of key deliverables can be gleaned from these sections. The lecture on the "steps" of the phase is made while viewing the steps graphic slide (shown visually as a stair-step diagram), so that the key points for each step are made in the context of all the other steps; therefore, most of the step "word slides" are skipped in the presentation because all the key points from those slides are made while showing the steps graphic -- these word slides can be viewed (via the lecture slide book PDFs) for reference or supplemental study as desired during the course or in the future when reviewing.
Duration: 48 minutes
Reference: Module M8 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.2 and 8.4 (Principles Technique) of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 2 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
The Business Scenarios technique is described as a means to clarify business objectives and requirements where needed. This is 1 of 14 ADM "techniques" defined in TOGAF. This technique is described at this point in the course because it is typically used initially in Phase A, so we discuss it just prior to reaching the Phase A module. This technique may be used again in Phase B to refine the analysis or to evaluate potential architectural changes.
Duration: 19 minutes
Reference: Module M10 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 8.5 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
The Stakeholder Management technique is described as a means to identify, classify, understand, and properly manage, engage, and communicate with the stakeholders associated with an ADM project. This is 1 of 14 ADM "techniques" defined in TOGAF. This technique is described at this point in the course because it is typically used primarily in Phase A, so we discuss it just prior to reaching the Phase A module. This technique may be used again in later phases as needed to refine stakeholder management approaches and related information.
Duration: 23 minutes
Reference: Module M11 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 3.4.2 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module covers a set of 4 separate ADM techniques: Interoperability Requirements, Business Transformation Readiness Assessment, Risk Management, and Capability-Based Planning. These are 4 of 14 ADM "techniques" defined in TOGAF. These techniques are described at this point in the course because they would typically be used initially in Phase A, and also in later phases as appropriate (depending on the technique), so we discuss these just prior to reaching the Phase A module.
Duration: 49 minutes
Reference: Module M14 in Lecture Slides Book 1 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 8.7, 8.8, 8.9, 8.10 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 3.4.5 (BTRA factors) of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides a detailed description of Phase A - Architecture Vision (one of the ADM phases). As in all the detailed phase lecture modules, the phase's objectives, general approach, steps, and inputs and outputs are described. Note that "inputs" are the information/deliverables that would feed into the phase from earlier phases, and the "outputs" are information/deliverables that would be generated in the steps and fed forward to subsequent ADM phases; additional insights on the content of key deliverables can be gleaned from these sections. The lecture on the "steps" of the phase is made while viewing the steps graphic slide (shown visually as a stair-step diagram), so that the key points for each step are made in the context of all the other steps; therefore, most of the step "word slides" are skipped in the presentation because all the key points from those slides are made while showing the steps graphic -- these word slides can be viewed (via the lecture slide book PDFs) for reference or supplemental study as desired during the course or in the future when reviewing.
Duration: 31 minutes
Reference: Module M15 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.3 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 3 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides a detailed description of Phase B - Business Architecture (one of the ADM phases), and also describes the "Gap Analysis" technique used here and in Phases C and D for the other 3 domains. Beyond the standard lecture slides, supplemental slides are shown to expand on the increasingly important topics of Business Capabilities and Value Streams (these slides are excerpts from the guide documents provided for these two topics, which are located in the "Additional Guides" subfolder in the e-materials). As in all the detailed phase lecture modules, the phase's objectives, general approach, steps, and inputs and outputs are described. Note that "inputs" are the information/deliverables that would feed into the phase from earlier phases, and the "outputs" are information/deliverables that would be generated in the steps and fed forward to subsequent ADM phases; additional insights on the content of key deliverables can be gleaned from these sections. The lecture on the "steps" of the phase is made while viewing the steps graphic slide (shown visually as a stair-step diagram), so that the key points for each step are made in the context of all the other steps; therefore, most of the step "word slides" are skipped in the presentation because all the key points from those slides are made while showing the steps graphic -- these word slides can be viewed (via the lecture slide book PDFs) for reference or supplemental study as desired during the course or in the future when reviewing.
Duration: 1 hour, 23 minutes
Reference: Module M16 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.4 and 8.6 (Gap Analysis Technique) of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 4 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module covers domain-specific considerations for Phase C - Information Systems (applications and data domains) and Phase D - Technology Architecture. This discussion is on the different focus areas of the 3 remaining domains, but the 9 steps used for each domain are not discussed again because they are identical to the 9 steps that were presented in detail in the Phase B Business Architecture module above; for that reason, slide modules M18 and M20 are not presented because they are highly redundant with nearly identical step descriptions (these modules are, however, included in the Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF for completeness and future reference).
Duration: 26 minutes
Reference: Modules M17, M18, M20, M22 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.5 and 7.6 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 5, 6, 7, 8 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
The most important points about the TOGAF Reference Models (TRM and IIIRM) are presented in terms of knowledge needed for certification. The details of these Reference Models are somewhat dated, so the material serves as a form of historical reference. Nonetheless, these reference models still serve to remind us of the timeless importance of 1) having a robust platform for providing shared, general purpose technical services to business applications (and having a taxonomy for thinking about and managing those services) as the TRM does, and 2) having systems that can facilitate loosely-coupled "boundaryless information flow" between applications and database systems in different legacy silos (as the IIIRM does), where there is a need for integrated information and work flows across those silos.
Duration: 30 minutes
Reference: Module M21 and M19 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 13 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 19 and 20 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 17 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 13 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module covers a set of 5 separate ADM techniques used in migration planning in Phases E and F, as follows: 1) Implementation Factor Assessment & Deduction Matrix, 2) Consolidated Gaps, Solutions, & Dependencies Matrix, 3) Architecture Definition Increments Table, 4) Transition Architecture State Evolution Table, and 5) Business Value Assessment. These are the last 5 of 14 ADM "techniques" defined in TOGAF. These techniques are described at this point in the course because the first two are used in Phase E, and the last three are used in Phase F (these phase modules come next in the course). All these techniques are in support of ultimately developing a high quality migration plan that details how and when solutions will actually be delivered.
Duration: 19 minutes
Reference: Module M23 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 9.4.1.1, 9.4.3.1, 10.4.2.1, 10.4.5.1, 10.4.6.1 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides a detailed description of Phase E - Opportunities and Solutions (one of the ADM phases). As in all the detailed phase lecture modules, the phase's objectives, general approach, steps, and inputs and outputs are described. Note that "inputs" are the information/deliverables that would feed into the phase from earlier phases, and the "outputs" are information/deliverables that would be generated in the steps and fed forward to subsequent ADM phases; additional insights on the content of key deliverables can be gleaned from these sections. The lecture on the "steps" of the phase is made while viewing the steps graphic slide (shown visually as a stair-step diagram), so that the key points for each step are made in the context of all the other steps; therefore, most of the step "word slides" are skipped in the presentation because all the key points from those slides are made while showing the steps graphic -- these word slides can be viewed (via the lecture slide book PDFs) for reference or supplemental study as desired during the course or in the future when reviewing.
Duration: 22 minutes
Reference: Module M24 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.7 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 9 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides a detailed description of Phase F - Migration Planning (one of the ADM phases). As in all the detailed phase lecture modules, the phase's objectives, general approach, steps, and inputs and outputs are described. Note that "inputs" are the information/deliverables that would feed into the phase from earlier phases, and the "outputs" are information/deliverables that would be generated in the steps and fed forward to subsequent ADM phases; additional insights on the content of key deliverables can be gleaned from these sections. The lecture on the "steps" of the phase is made while viewing the steps graphic slide (shown visually as a stair-step diagram), so that the key points for each step are made in the context of all the other steps; therefore, most of the step "word slides" are skipped in the presentation because all the key points from those slides are made while showing the steps graphic -- these word slides can be viewed (via the lecture slide book PDFs) for reference or supplemental study as desired during the course or in the future when reviewing.
Duration: 11 minutes
Reference: Module M25 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.8 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 10 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides a detailed description of Phase G - Implementation Governance (one of the ADM phases). As in all the detailed phase lecture modules, the phase's objectives, general approach, steps, and inputs and outputs are described. Note that "inputs" are the information/deliverables that would feed into the phase from earlier phases, and the "outputs" are information/deliverables that would be generated in the steps and fed forward to subsequent ADM phases; additional insights on the content of key deliverables can be gleaned from these sections. The lecture on the "steps" of the phase is made while viewing the steps graphic slide (shown visually as a stair-step diagram), so that the key points for each step are made in the context of all the other steps; therefore, most of the step "word slides" are skipped in the presentation because all the key points from those slides are made while showing the steps graphic -- these word slides can be viewed (via the lecture slide book PDFs) for reference or supplemental study as desired during the course or in the future when reviewing.
Duration: 16 minutes
Reference: Module M26 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.9 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 11 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides a detailed description of Phase H - Architecture Change Management (one of the ADM phases, however note that this "phase" never really stops because it must carry out governance responsibilities and respond to the needs of the business at all times before, during, and after any particular ADM cycle). As in all the detailed phase lecture modules, the phase's objectives, general approach, steps, and inputs and outputs are described (the "steps" in Phase H are not as "linear" as they might be in other phases, as they tend to be more demand-driven). Note that "inputs" are the information/deliverables that would feed into the phase from earlier phases, and the "outputs" are information/deliverables that would be generated in the steps and fed forward to subsequent ADM phases; additional insights on the content of key deliverables can be gleaned from these sections. The lecture on the "steps" of the phase is made while viewing the steps graphic slide (shown visually as a stair-step diagram), so that the key points for each step are made in the context of all the other steps; therefore, most of the step "word slides" are skipped in the presentation because all the key points from those slides are made while showing the steps graphic -- these word slides can be viewed (via the lecture slide book PDFs) for reference or supplemental study as desired during the course or in the future when reviewing.
Duration: 20 minutes
Reference: Module M27 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.10 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 12 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
This module provides a description of Requirements Management process in the ADM; while sometimes described as an ADM "phase", it is actually a continual process that applies to, and interacts with all other phases of the ADM. The objectives, inputs, and outputs of this process are discussed, and the "steps" are discussed in general terms with an emphasis on how step responsibilities are differentiated between Requirements Management and the other phases (the steps are not as "linear" as they might be in other phases, as they tend to be more demand-driven).
Duration: 19 minutes
Reference: Module M28 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 7.11 of Foundation Study Guide PDF, and Ch. 13 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Partitioning is explained as a concept that aids in breaking down the areas of enterprise architecture and solutions work into manageable chunks to avoid conflicts, improve team focus, and reduce complexity. Various dimensions such as subject matter, volatility, level of detail, and time horizon can be used to divide architecture work and align teams, resources, and support strategies accordingly.
Duration: 12 minutes
Reference: Module M29 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 17 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
"Iteration" and "Levels" are explained as 2 of the 3 ADM "guidelines" defined in TOGAF that are in scope for certification. As "guidelines", the focus is on using the ADM in different scenarios and for moving across different dimensions of the architecture landscape with successive, separately scoped ADM cycles. The concept of "Classes of Engagement" is also discussed as a way of using various types of ADM phase iteration to support certain ongoing business processes (eg, strategic planning) without the need for a full or formal ADM initiative.
Duration: 28 minutes
Reference: Module M30 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 14 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
The Security guideline is explained as the 3rd of the 3 ADM "guidelines" defined in TOGAF that are in scope for certification. As a "guideline", the focus is on how to integrate information security and enterprise risk management into the ADM cycle so that enterprise and security architecture can be developed in a cohesive, integrated, and mutually supportive fashion. The concepts are largely based on the SABSA approach to security architecture, including the use of a "business attribute profile" to enhance the quality of requirements and metrics with regard to risk and security concerns.
Duration: 13 minutes
Reference: Module M31 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 15 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Maturity Models and the Skills Framework are explained as the remaining two Level 2 topics in Part VI (Architecture Capability Framework) that were not addressed earlier in the Level 1 architecture governance module. A practical example of a simple capability maturity model designed specifically for architecture practices is examined, as are example excerpts from the skills framework aimed at improving the visibility and planning associated with architecture roles, responsibilities, skills, and proficiencies.
Duration: 14 minutes
Reference: Modules M33 and M34 in Lecture Slides Book 2 PDF (in e-materials*)
For Supplemental Pre-Reading/Review: Ch. 22 and 23 of Certified Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 28 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 8 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 35 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 7 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 12 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 4 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Several multiple choice questions are provided to check your understanding of key Level 1 (Foundation) material discussed in the prior module(s). At the start of each question, the instructor presents the question and may, in some cases, dissect it and provide some hints. At this point you can pause the video and choose what you feel is the best answer. On resuming, the instructor identifies the correct answer, explains why it's the best choice, and often also explains why the other answer choices are not the best choice and how they do or do not relate. For further review of the related material, you can read the Study Guide chapter identified as a reference, below.
Duration: 16 minutes
Reference: For Review: Ch. 3 of Foundation Study Guide PDF (in e-materials*)
Reviewing and Preparing for Your Certification Exams
Once you have worked through all the topics of the course above, including viewing the videos, the associated lecture slide modules from the Lecture Slide Books, and the Study Guide chapters referenced for added clarity, we highly recommend allocating at least a few days before taking your exams to allow for a few hours per day for review and refresh, as well as taking and learning from the additional practice exams available to you. We recommend using the two Study Guides (Foundation and Certified) referenced throughout the course as the most complete way of reviewing - especially for topics that may not be as clear in your mind; these Study Guides were written specifically for exam preparation. The appendices in each of the two Study Guides contain practice exams for Level 1 and Level 2 respectively, along with answer keys that explain the best answer choices. The two Study Guide PDFs can be found in this e-materials folder path: TOGAF9-Self-Study-Pack-4thEd-from The Open Group > Study-Guides
For further information on certification, exams, and the booking process, please review the "Certification and Exams" section under "Getting Ready for the Course" in the top section of this page.
