Unit 1 - Concepts

The purpose of this Learning Unit is to introduce the concepts of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF Standard.

Learning Outcome	The Candidate is able to…	Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	KLP Reference
1.1	Describe what an enterprise is.	1_Remembering	{S0} §1.1
1.2	Explain the purpose of Enterprise Architecture.	2_Understanding	{S0} §1.1 G186 §3.1 G20F §1.2
1.3	List the key benefits of having an Enterprise Architecture.	1_Remembering	{S0} §1.1 G184 §3.6
1.4	Explain why the TOGAF Standard is suitable for use as a framework for Enterprise Architecture.	2_Understanding	{S0} §1.1 G20F §1.2
1.5	List the four architecture domains that are commonly accepted as subsets of an overall Enterprise Architecture and which the TOGAF Standard supports.	1_Remembering	{S0} §3.3
1.6	Briefly describe how architecture abstraction can be used in Enterprise Architecture.	1_Remembering	{S0} §3.7
1.7	Briefly describe the Enterprise Continuum.	1_Remembering	{S0} §3.10 {S4} §6.2
1.8	Briefly explain the Architecture Repository.	2_Understanding	{S0} §3.11 G186 §5.1
1.9	Briefly explain the TOGAF Content Framework and Enterprise Metamodel.	2_Understanding	{S0} §3.12 G184 §8.3
1.10	Briefly explain what an Architecture Capability is.	2_Understanding	{S0} §3.13 {S0} §3.14 G184 §3.3 G184 §5.1
1.11	Briefly explain risk management.	2_Understanding	{S2} §9.1 G152 §3.1.1
1.12	Briefly explain gap analysis.	2_Understanding	{S2} §5.1 G186 §15.2.3

Unit 2 - Definitions

The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand relevant terminology.

Learning Outcome	The Candidate is able to…	Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	KLP Reference
2.1	Define the following concepts: Application Architecture Architecture Landscape Architecture Model Artifact Business Architecture Business Model Capability Capability Architecture Data Architecture Deliverable Gap Metamodel Modeling Requirement Role Segment Architecture Stakeholder Strategic Architecture Technology Architecture Transition Architecture Work Package	1_Remembering	{S0} §4.3 {S0} §4.15 {S0} §4.17 {S0} §4.23 {S0} §4.27 {S0} §4.31 {S0} §4.33 {S0} §4.34 {S0} §4.39 {S0} §4.40 {S0} §4.47 {S0} §4.54 {S0} §4.56 {S0} §4.64 {S0} §4.66 {S0} §4.67 {S0} §4.75 {S0} §4.77 {S0} §4.80 {S0} §4.83 {S0} §4.88

Note: No definition from this list is required to be taught separately, or be examinable, unless it is used in the learning objective of another unit.

Unit 3 – Introduction to the ADM

The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the Architecture Development Method (ADM) and briefly explain the purpose and objectives of each phase, including at a high level how to adapt and scope the ADM for use.

Learning Outcome	The Candidate is able to…	Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	KLP Reference
3.1	Briefly describe the ADM and its phases.	1_Remembering	{S0} §3.4 {S1} §1.2.2
3.2	Describe the difference between "draft" and "approved" deliverables.	1_Remembering	{S1} §1.2.2
3.3	Explain the iterative approach of the ADM.¹	2_Understanding	{S1} §1.2.1 G186 §5.2 G186 §5.2.3
3.4	Explain the need to govern the creation, development, and maintenance of Enterprise Architecture.	2_Understanding	{S1} §1.4 G186 §15.1.1 G186 §15.1.2 G186 §15.2.1
3.5	Briefly explain how to scope an architecture.	1_Remembering	{S1} §1.5
3.6	Briefly explain the reasons for considering architecture alternatives, including understanding concerns and trade-off.	2_Understanding	{S1} §1.6 {S1} §1.6.1
3.7	Briefly explain the purpose of the Preliminary Phase in developing an Enterprise Architecture Capability.	1_Remembering	G184 §13.1
3.8	Describe the objectives of the Preliminary Phase.	1_Remembering	{S1} §2.1
3.9	Briefly explain the purpose of Phase A.	2_Understanding	G186 §5.2.1 G186 §5.2.2 Table 4
3.10	Describe the objectives of Phase A.	1_Remembering	{S1} §3.1
3.11	Briefly explain the purpose of Phases B, C, and D.	2_Understanding	G186 §5.2.2 Table 4
3.12	Describe the objectives of Phase B.	1_Remembering	{S1} §4.1
3.13	Describe the objectives of Phase C for Data Architecture and Application Architecture.	1_Remembering	{S1} §5.1 {S1} §6.1 {S1} §7.1
3.14	Describe the objectives of Phase D.	2_Understanding	{S1} §8.1
3.15	Briefly explain the purpose of Phase E.	1_Remembering	G186 §5.2.2 Table 4
3.16	Describe the objectives of Phase E.	2_Understanding	{S1} §9.1
3.17	Briefly explain the purpose of Phase F.	2_Understanding	G186 §5.2.2 Table 4
3.18	Describe the objectives of Phase F.	1_Remembering	{S1} §10.1
3.19	Briefly explain the purpose of Phase G.	2_Understanding	G186 §5.2.2 Table 4
3.20	Describe the objectives of Phase G.	1_Remembering	{S1} §11.1
3.21	Briefly explain the purpose of Phase H.	2_Understanding	G186 §5.2.2 Table 4
3.22	Describe the objectives of Phase H.	1_Remembering	{S1} §12.1
3.23	Describe the objectives of the Requirements Management process.	1_Remembering	{S1} §13.1
3.24	Describe the purpose of Requirements Management.	1_Remembering	G186 §6.1.1
3.25	Explain the information flow between the ADM phases.²	2_Understanding	G186 §5.2
3.26	Explain how developing architecture for different purposes, or levels of detail, can be applied to support Agile software development.	2_Understanding	G186 §12.1

Unit 4 - Introduction to ADM Techniques

The purpose of this Learning Unit is to introduce the Candidate to ADM techniques available to support application of the ADM.

Learning Outcome	The Candidate is able to…	Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	KLP Reference
4.1	Briefly describe how the ADM and Supporting Guidelines and Techniques relate to each other.	1_Remembering	{S1} §1.1.3
4.2	Explain the purpose of Architecture Principles.	2_Understanding	G184 §4.3.3
4.3	Explain the recommended template for Architecture Principles.	2_Understanding	{S2} §2.3
4.4	Explain what makes a good Architecture Principle.	2_Understanding	{S2} §2.4 {S2} §2.4.1
4.5	Briefly explain business scenarios.	2_Understanding	G176 §1
4.6	Explain the purpose of gap analysis.	2_Understanding	{S2} §5.1
4.7	Briefly explain interoperability and how it is used.	2_Understanding	{S0} §3.9
4.8	Explain Business Transformation Readiness Assessment and where it can be used in the ADM.	2_Understanding	{S2} §8.1
4.9	Briefly explain the characteristics of architecture risk management and where it is used within the TOGAF ADM.	2_Understanding	{S2} §9.1

Unit 5 – Introduction to Applying the ADM

The purpose of this Learning Unit is to introduce the Candidate to the guidance available to support application of the ADM, including use of iteration, partitioning, Agile delivery, and application in a Digital enterprise.

Learning Outcome	The Candidate is able to…	Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	KLP Reference
5.1	Describe where guidance on how to apply the TOGAF Standard is provided.	1_Remembering	{S0} §2.2
5.2	Explain how iteration within the ADM enables concurrent operation of multiple ADM phases.	2_Understanding	{S3} §2.1
5.3	List the three levels of the Architecture Landscape.	2_Understanding	{S3} §3.2
5.4	Briefly explain how partitioning helps simplify the development of an Enterprise Architecture.	2_Understanding	{S3} §4.1
5.5	List the four purposes that help to frame the planning horizon and breadth and depth of the Architecture Project.	2_Understanding	G186 §3.2.2
5.6	Briefly explain how the TOGAF Standard can be applied to support the Digital enterprise.	2_Understanding	G217 §2.1

Unit 6 – Introduction to Architecture Governance

The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand how Architecture Governance contributes to the architecture development.

Learning Outcome	The Candidate is able to…	Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	KLP Reference
6.1	Briefly explain the concept of Architecture Governance.	2_Understanding	{S5} §3.1.1 {S5} §3.1.2.1 G184 §6.1 G184 §6.1.1
6.2	Explain why Architecture Governance is beneficial.	2_Understanding	{S5} §3.1.2 G184 §6.1.1
6.3	Briefly explain the role of an Architecture Board and its responsibilities.	2_Understanding	{S5} §4.1 {S5} §4.2 G184 §6.2
6.4	Briefly explain the role of Architecture Contracts.	2_Understanding	{S5} §5.1
6.5	Briefly explain the need for Architecture Compliance.	2_Understanding	{S5} §6.1

Unit 7 – Architecture Content

The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand which outputs can be produced while executing the ADM.

Learning Outcome	The Candidate is able to…	Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	KLP Reference
7.1	Define and explain the following key concepts: stakeholders, concerns, architecture views, architecture viewpoints, and their relationships.	1_Remembering	{S4} §3.1
7.2	Explain what building blocks are and their use in the ADM.	2_Understanding	{S4} §5.2.2 {S4} §5.3.2
7.3	Briefly describe the TOGAF Standard deliverables created and consumed in different TOGAF ADM phases: Architecture Contract Architecture Definition Document Architecture Principles Architecture Requirements Specification Architecture Roadmap Architecture Vision Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers Capability Assessment Change Request Communications Plan Compliance Assessment Implementation and Migration Plan Implementation Governance Model Request for Architecture Work Requirements Impact Assessment Statement of Architecture Work	2_Understanding	{S4} {S4} §4.2.2 {S4} §4.2.3 {S4} §4.2.4 {S4} §4.2.6 {S4} §4.2.7 {S4} §4.2.8 {S4} §4.2.9 {S4} §4.2.10 {S4} §4.2.11 {S4} §4.2.12 {S4} §4.2.13 {S4} §4.2.14 {S4} §4.2.15 {S4} §4.2.17 {S4} §4.2.18 {S4} §4.2.20

Unit 8 – TOGAF Certification Program

The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the TOGAF Certification Program.

Learning Outcome	The Candidate is able to…	Bloom’s Taxonomy Level	KLP Reference
8.1	Explain the TOGAF Certification Program, and distinguish between the levels for certification.		None

It is recommended to use the GANTT chart example in G186 to illustrate the inter-dependent nature of the ADM phases, highlighting that many of the steps can be executed simultaneously, and that phases can be continually revisited iteratively. ↩
The ADM is not a linear waterfall process. ↩