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TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation

Course outline

2 days
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Duration

TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation

2 days

Overview

  • The foundation of the learning path for Enterprise Architecture
  • The fundamental concepts
  • A basic understanding of Enterprise Architecture using the TOGAF approach
  • Individuals who need a basic understanding of a proven Enterprise Architecture methodology
  • Individuals who work for or join an organization applying the TOGAF Standard
  • Individuals who need to start to learn the TOGAF method

Outline

Introducing the concepts of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF Standard, including:

  • What an enterprise is
  • The purpose and benefits of Enterprise Architecture
  • The TOGAF Standard as a framework for Enterprise Architecture
  • The four architecture domains
  • Architecture abstraction
  • The Enterprise Continuum
  • The Architecture Repository
  • The TOGAF Content Framework and Enterprise Metamodel
  • Architecture Capability
  • Risk Management
  • Gap Analysis
  • The purpose of this unit is to help understand relevant terminology.

Understanding the Architecture Development Method (ADM), the purpose and objectives of each phase, including how to adapt and scope the ADM for use. Topics include:

  • The ADM and its phases
  • Draft and Approved status for deliverables
  • The iterative approach of the ADM
  • The need to govern Enterprise Architecture
  • How to scope an architecture
  • Architecture alternatives and trade offs
  • The purpose and objectives of each of the ADM phases
  • How architecture can be applied to support Agile software development

Introducing techniques available to support application of the ADM.

Topics include:

  • How the ADM and Supporting Guidelines and Techniques relate to each other
  • Architecture Principles
  • Business Scenarios
  • Gap Analysis
  • Interoperability
  • Business Transformation Readiness Assessment
  • Architecture Risk Management

Introducing the guidance available to support application of the ADM, including use of iteration, partitioning, Agile delivery, and application in a digital enterprise. Topics include:

  • Where guidance is available
  • How iteration within the ADM enables concurrent operation
  • The Architecture Landscape
  • Purposes to frame Architecture Projects
  • How the TOGAF Standard can be applied to support the digital enterprise

Understanding how Architecture Governance contributes to the architecture development. Topics include:

  • The concept of Architecture Governance
  • Why Architecture Governance is beneficial
  • The role and responsibilities of an Architecture Board
  • Architecture Contracts
  • Architecture Compliance

Understand which outputs can be produced while executing the ADM. Topics include:

  • The concepts of stakeholders, concerns, architecture views and architecture viewpoints
  • Architecture Building Blocks (ABBs)
  • Architecture deliverables

Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.