Practical TOGAF® Practitioner
Audience and Benefits
This course is intended for those working as enterprise architects (business architects, process architects, application architects, information architects, technology architects, security architects, solution architects) or who intend to take up such roles. It would also benefit CIOs, application portfolio managers, I.T. strategists, senior business analysts, programme managers and those responsible for change programmes.
Understand the necessity for and role of Enterprise Architecture in a modern organisation
Be equipped to set up an architecture capability / practice
Work with senior management to achieve a vision and alignment with business strategy and goals
Understand the full scope of enterprise architecture and the Architecture Development Method (ADM) provided by the TOGAF® Standard
Be equipped to liaise meaningfully with executives, programme managers, IT Management and the Development Organisation
Manage Requirements and track alignment throughout the lifecycle
Be familiar with the guidelines for adapting the TOGAF® method and the techniques provided for doing EA work
Contribute to Digital Transformation of the Enterprise
Ensure proper consideration of Risk throughout change initiatives
Command more respect and higher earnings with an internationally recognised certification
What Differentiates this Course?
Unique organisational expertise and instructors
We have been engaged in delivering Enterprise Architecture (EA) work as consultants and prac-titioners since 1989. Frameworks used include Zachman, TOGAF®, FEAF, Gartner, Meta, Inspired, PEAF, DODAF and others.
We have developed unique EA capabilities, techniques and expertise. Inspired has integrated the TOGAF® standard with other methods, including ArchiMate®, and produced integrated meta models to provide TOGAF® and ArchiMate® capabilities within EA toolsets.
We understand EA in depth, having been involved in scores of projects locally and internationally across a wide range of industries including finance, assurance, retail, telecommunications, services, healthcare, government, education, manufacturing, software, energy and media.
We have developed TOGAF® accredited training, are licensed as a TOGAF® services provider and have created certified support in EA tools. Our typical instructor will have over 15 years EA experience. Since 2008, we have trained hundreds of delegates who have certified and gone on to practice effectively as architects worldwide.
Case Study
The comprehensive case study, based on three real world EA projects, provides delegates with a much richer appreciation for the scope and subtlety of issues in real EA projects than typical class exercises.
Hands On
Delegates will do individual and team assignments to apply knowledge and experience techniques first hand. This enhances learning and provides delegates with more confidence and a faster start when returning to their organisations.
Longer Course
Some courses are offered over four or even three days. We do not believe that these provide sufficient time for proper coverage of all the topics required to understand the TOGAF® standard fully or to prepare for certification properly.
Additional Coverage
The TOGAF® Standard is valuable and extensive, but not perfect! Our extensive expertise allows us to supplement the TOGAF® approach in key areas to make it even more effective and valuable.
High Quality Delegate Materials
Includes electronic reference, pocket guide, self study guides for levels 1 & 2, slides, case study, worked examples and additional references.
We also provide ongoing access to extensive alumni materials for further learning.
Comments from Past Attendees
““This course is excellent in the coverage of TOGAF and the integration of the case study within the Learning Sessions help in the understanding of the content. The Learning Session and the interaction within the team assignment is beneficial in understanding different views and perspectives that would be encountered in the work environment” - AC
”The sheer relevance, and directness of the course and material. It was straight to the point and impactful” - MG
”Intensive, rewarding and inspiring” - NG
”My expectations were exceeded especially given the rich case study and clear guidance and explanations provided by the presenter to questions” - AC
”Intensive, yet concise and very essential” - TG
”This is an excellent course to attend in order to understand the fundamentals of EA” - TW
”Good practical course in getting to grips with TOGAF” - Anon
”Informative, relevant, well-structured” - AM
”It made the airy-fairy concepts of EA into practical steps with adequate supporting examples & work to utilise it” - MM
”Good insight into the concerns of the business from an architectural view” - MB
”Content is very good, especially the real life examples” - TL
”I now have a good feel for TOGAF and I understand what the certification is about” - HS”
Content and Structure
This course covers the body of knowledge required for TOGAF® certification at Levels 1 and 2. The course is accredited by The Open Group and conforms to TOGAF® Standard 10th Edition. Successful delegates, after passing the independent examination, will be registered with The Open Group as certified TOGAF® EA Practitioners and Foundation Architects, becoming part of a select international community.
The course is about more than just certification however, as the training goes far beyond simply covering the body of knowledge from the TOGAF® manual. Additional material over and above TOGAF® documentation is provided in order to put EA and modern architectures such as Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) into perspective. An in-depth case study based on real world projects shows application of techniques through a typical architecture implementation lifecycle. The 16+ practical assignments completed during the five days of training, learning from other delegates and the experience and expertise of the lecturer(s) combine to create a sound, practical, effective and compelling learning experience.
TOGAF® ADM Lifecycle
The course coverage is aligned with the requirements for course accreditation and delegate certification laid down by The Open Group. It includes:
Concepts of and need for Enterprise Architectures
Principles of EA and available frameworks
Architecture vision, principles and goals
Architecture Components and Framework coverage
Architectures in the organisation, including Architecture Governance
Business Architecture and Requirements
TOGAF® Architecture Development Method
Architecture Phases (All covered by the ADM 'crop circle')
Architecture Activities
Architecture Deliverables and Viewpoints
Examples of Business, Process, Information, Applications and Technology Architectures
Architecture Building Blocks
The Enterprise Continuum and the role of a repository
TOGAF® Reference Models including:
The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (IIIRM)
The Technical Reference Model (TRM)
TOGAF® Architecture Content Framework
Architecture Skill Requirements
TOGAF® Risk and Security aspect
Architecture Compliance and Maturity
Meta Models and Tooling to practically achieve architecture benefits
TOGAF® Standard and Digital Transformation
TOGAF® Standard and Agile Methods
Certification
Delegates completing the course are eligible to take The Open Group online examination to either certify at Level 1 (Foundation) or Level 2 (Practitioner).
For those opting for Foundation, a Level 1 exam voucher will be provided. Those opting for Practitioner will receive a Bundled Part 1 and 2 voucher which can be used to write both parts of the exam. The exams are available in all major centres at Pearson VUE examination facilities, as well as online with their OnVUE remote proctoring option. Bookings can be made online, and the vouchers are valid for one year from course completion.
Provided Materials
Delegates receive digital copy of high quality notes, including presentation slides, case study materials and assignments. Selected sample solutions are also provided. A reference website is provided with electronic copies of TOGAF® Reference material and self study guides for the Foundation level examination. The guide is approved by The Open Group. A further site is provided with links, references and further reading material.
Delegates receive exam vouchers valid for one year from course completion.
Platform
To support learning, we use the Ruzuku course delivery platform. This allows us to provide course overviews, online enrolment and payment, online course structure and progress tracking, forums for student collaboration, recorded session videos and support materials such as white papers, readings, example models and video clips.
We make use of Zoom for live lectures with rich student interaction via video, audio, screen sharing, break-away rooms and chat facilities. Students will need a PC / Mac / high end tablet and a reliable Internet connection to participate.
We will share examples in our enterprise level enterprise modelling and knowledge management platform: Enterprise Value Architect (EVA) to demonstrate what an integrated tooling environment can achieve. Of course, techniques can also be supported by other competent toolsets.
Pricing
Being based in a developing economy region (South Africa) we are acutely aware of the difficulty of paying for world class tuition in devalued currency. Accordingly we have two tier pricing for the course:
| Location | Cost (before taxes) |
|---|---|
| Developing Economies | ZAR 29 925 / USD 2 048 |
| Developed Economies | USD 2 825 |
If you are unsure of your current economy’s status, please refer to the full country lists.
Both of these provide exceptional value when you consider the career development and improved strategic decisions that result.
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