Implementation: The TOGAF® Standard

Our Implementation: TOGAF 9 course explains how to integrate theoretical knowledge into practical enterprise architecture. Using an incremental teaching structure, the course covers the allied yet distinct areas of enterprise architecture within a typical organization.

This course is perfect for individuals who need to better understand enterprise architecture, are TOGAF certified or are preparing for the TOGAF certification exam. The course can also help newly-appointed individuals in various EA roles, including EA managers, chief/lead architects, EA practitioners and project/program managers.

Module 1: An Overview of the TOGAF standard – Linking Business and Architecture
A refresher for learners on the major components of TOGAF and enterprise architecture strategy

Module 2: The Enterprise Architecture Practice
The context for an enterprise architecture practice within a typical organizational structure

Module 3: EA Practice – Implement vs. Integration Approach
An exploration of the distinction between integrating and implementing an enterprise architecture framework

Module 4: EA Practice – Demand and Supply
An examination of information sources for enterprise architecture, as well as the EA Demand/Supply Model

Module 5: EA Practice – Interaction of Strategy, Architecture and Delivery
Understanding EA strategy, along with its integration and implementation

Module 6: EA Practice – Operating and Engagement Models
An exploration of enterprise architecture Operating and Engagement Models, their design and integration

Module 7: EA Practice – Capability Assessment
An overview of the benefits of a capability assessment, and how to use it

Module 8: Governance – Standards and Principles
The importance of governance, its key elements and creating a solid governance framework

Module 9: Services, Capabilities and Tools
A definition of services and capabilities and how they differ. The module also looks at how to recognize and select appropriate tools

Module 10: Communications Strategy and Execution
The importance of communication and how to design and carry out an effective communications strategy

Module 11: EA Charter
Understanding and developing an enterprise architecture charter

This is an introductory course that aims to provide you with the knowledge required to build a solid foundation in EA. There is no formal examination, though the course does contain knowledge checks at key points to test your understanding. You will also complete a written exercise to help you learn to apply the course content in practice.

The aim of these exercises is to provide you with exposure to the challenges commonly faced when setting up enterprise architecture practices. A certificate of completion will also be awarded to students at the end of the course.

The Implementation: TOGAF 9 course supports professionals by helping them to:

• Commence or improve their own enterprise architecture practices
• Establish themselves in enterprise architecture
• Understand the common challenges encountered in the early phases of EA implementation
• Promote stakeholder awareness of the values and benefits of EA
• Study at their own pace

Implementing a well-defined IT architecture has a proven, positive impact on the efficiency of IT operations. It can help businesses gain greater returns on existing investments and reduce the risks associated with future investments.

This course will help your people to understand the practical challenges of EA implementation. It will also help your organization to successfully adopt the of the TOGAF framework.

The end result will be greater efficiency, reduced risks and lower costs when planning, designing and implementing EA practices.