TOGAF 9 foundation study guide

The TOGAF« Standard, a standard of The Open Group, is a proven Enterprise Architecture methodology and framework used by the world''s leading organizations to improve business efficiency. The TOGAF Certification Program has enabled more than 60,000 Enterprise Architects and trainers around the globe to demonstrate their proven knowledge of the framework.

This is the book you need to prepare for TOGAF 9 Foundation certification. It includes an overview of every learning objective for the TOGAF 9 Foundation Syllabus and in-depth coverage on preparing and taking the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. It includes Key Learning Points and challenging Test Yourself questions for each part of the syllabus, together with two Test Yourself examination papers that you can use to test your readiness to take the official TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination. This fourth edition is aligned to the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2.

The audience for this Study Guide is:

Individuals who require a basic understanding of the TOGAF 9 framework

Professionals who are working in roles associated with an architecture project such as those responsible for planning, execution, development, delivery, and operation

Architects who are looking for a first introduction to the TOGAF 9 framework

Architects who want to achieve Level 2 certification in a stepwise manner

A prior knowledge of Enterprise Architecture is advantageous but not required. Topics covered include:

An introduction to TOGAF certification and the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination

The basic concepts of Enterprise Architecture, the TOGAF standard, and the TOGAF Library

The core concepts and key terminology of the TOGAF standard

The objectives of each phase of the ADM, and how to adapt and scope the ADM for use

The Enterprise Continuum and tools; its purpose, and its constituent parts

How each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of Enterprise Architecture

Guidelines and Techniques provided to support application of the ADM

Architecture Governance

The concepts of views and viewpoints and their role in communicating with stakeholders

The concept of building blocks

The key deliverables of the ADM cycle and their purpose

The TOGAF Reference Models from the TOGAF Library: the Technical Reference Model (TRM) and the Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM)

Two Test Yourself examinations to allow you to assess your readiness to take the TOGAF 9 Part 1 Examination