TOGAF Level 2
Overview
TOGAF, an Open Group Standard, is a proven enterprise architecture methodology and framework used by the world’s leading organizations to improve business efficiency. It is the most prominent and reliable enterprise architecture standard, ensuring consistent standards, methods, and communication among enterprise architecture professionals. Enterprise architecture professionals fluent in TOGAF standards enjoy greater industry credibility, job effectiveness, and career opportunities. TOGAF helps practitioners avoid being locked into proprietary methods, utilise resources more efficiently and effectively, and realize a greater return on investment.
Course Objective
The course is designed as a follow-on course from TOGAF Level 1 examination. During the course delegates will get the opportunity to prepare for the exam and utilise our extensive database of practice questions. This course will enable delegates to gain an advanced understanding of all the key parts of the TOGAF framework:
- How to apply the ADM phases in development of an enterprise architecture
- How to apply Architecture Governance in development of an enterprise structure
- How to apply the TOGAF Architecture Content Framework
- How to apply the concept of Building Blocks
- How to apply the Stakeholder Management Technique
- How to apply the TOGAF Content Metamodel
- How to apply TOGAF recommended techniques when developing an enterprise architecture
- The TOGAF Technical Reference Model and how to customize it to meet an organization’s needs
- The Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model
- The content of the key deliverables of the ADM cycle
- How an enterprise architecture can be partitioned to meet the specific needs of an organization
- The purpose of the Architecture Repository
- How to apply iteration and different levels of architecture with the ADM
- How to adapt the ADM for security
- SOA as a style of architecture
- The role of architecture maturity models in developing an enterprise architecture
- The purpose of the Architecture Skills Framework and how to apply it within an organization
Who Should Attend
- Enterprise Architects:
- Those who are actively involved in developing and managing enterprise architectures.
- IT Architects:
- Including solution architects, application architects, data architects, and infrastructure architects.
- Business Architects:
- Professionals who focus on aligning business strategy with IT capabilities.
- Individuals Involved in EA Initiatives:
- Anyone who contributes to the planning, execution, and governance of enterprise architecture projects.
- IT Professionals Seeking Advanced Skills:
- Those who want to deepen their understanding and practical application of the TOGAF framework.
- Individuals Pursuing TOGAF Certification:
- Those who have already achieved TOGAF Level 1 certification and wish to advance their credentials.
Prerequisites
Although the is no mandatory requirement, ideally candidates should have at least two years professional experience working in Enterprise Architecture. The TOGAF Foundation would suit candidates working in the following professions or areas:
- Individuals who require a deeper understanding of TOGAF 9
- Professionals who are working in an organization where TOGAF 9 has been adopted.
- Individuals who need to participate in architecture projects and initiatives.
- Architects who will be responsible for developing into an architecture artifact.
- Architects who wish to introduce TOGAF 9 into an architecture.
- Architects who want to achieve a recognized qualification to demonstrate their detailed knowledge of TOGAF 9.
Training Calendar
Intake
Duration
Program Fees
Module
Module 1 - Preliminary Phase
- Architecture Frameworks
- Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers
- Pre-Existing Architectural Inputs
- Scope the Enterprise Organizations Impacted
- Confirm Governance and Support Frameworks
- Define and Establish the Enterprise Architecture Team and Organization
- Identify and Establish Architecture Principles
- Tailor the TOGAF Framework and, if any, other selected Architecture Frameworks
- Develop a Strategy and Implementation Plan for Tools and Techniques
- Architecture Principles
- Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture
- Tailored Architecture Framework
- Architecture Repository
- Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers
- Architecture Governance Framework
- Request for Architecture Work
Module 2 - Phase A: Architecture Vision
- Establish the Architecture Project
- Identify Stakeholders, Concerns, and Business Requirements
- Confirm and Elaborate Business Goals, Business Drivers, and Constraints
- Evaluate Capabilities
- Assess Readiness for Business Transformation
- Define Scope
- Confirm and Elaborate Architecture Principles, including Business Principles
- Develop Architecture Vision
- Define the Target Architecture Value Propositions and KPIs
- Identify the Business Transformation Risks and Mitigation Activities
- Develop Statement of Architecture Work; Secure Approval
- Statement of Architecture Work
- Capability Assessment
- Architecture Vision
- Communication Plan
Module 3 - Phase B: Business Architecture
- Business Principles
- Select Reference Models, Viewpoints, and Tools
- Develop Baseline Business Architecture Description
- Develop Target Business Architecture Description
- Perform Gap Analysis
- Define Candidate Roadmap Components
- Resolve Impacts across the Architecture Landscape
- Conduct Formal Stakeholder Review
- Finalize the Business Architecture
- Create the Architecture Definition Document
- Architecture Definition Document
- Architecture Requirements Specification
- Architecture Roadmap
Module 4 - Phase C: Application Architecture
- Application Principles
- Select Reference Model, Viewpoints, and Tools
- Develop Baseline Application Architecture Description
- Develop Target Application Architecture Description
- Perform Gap Analysis
- Define Candidate Roadmap Components
- Resolve Impacts Across the Architecture Landscape
- Conduct Formal Stakeholder Review
- Finalize the Application Architecture
- Create Architecture Definition Document
- Components of the Architecture Definition Document
- Components of the Architecture Requirements Specification
Module 5 - Phase D: Technology Architecture
- Technology Principles
- Select Reference Models, Viewpoints, and Tools
- Develop Baseline Technology Architecture Description
- Develop Target Technology Architecture Description
- Perform Gap Analysis
- Define Candidates Roadmap Components
- Resolve Impacts Across the Architecture Landscape
- Conduct Formal Stakeholder Review
- Finalize the Technology Architecture
- Create Architecture Definition Document
- Components of the Architecture Definition Document
- Components of the Architecture requirements Specification
Module 6 - Phase E: Opportunities & Solutions
- Business Principles
- Determine/Confirm Key Corporate Change Attributes
- Determine Business Constraints for Implementation
- Review and Consolidate Gap Analysis Results from Phase B to D
- Review Consolidated Requirements Across Related Business Functions
- Consolidate and Reconcile Interoperability Requirements
- Refine and Validate Dependencies
- Confirm Readiness and Risk for Business Transformation
- Formulate Implementation and Migration Strategy
- Identify and Group Transition Architectures
- Create the Architecture Roadmap & Implementation and Migration Plan
Module 7 - Phase F: Migration Planning
- Confirm management Framework Interactions for the Implementation and Migration Plan
- Assign a Business Value to Each Work Package
- Estimate Resource Requirements, Project Timings, and Availability/Delivery Vehicle
- Prioritize the Migration Projects through the Conduct of a Cost/Benefit Assessment and Risk Validation
- Confirm Architecture Roadmap and Update Architecture Definition Document
- Complete the Implementation and Migration Plan
- Complete the Architecture Development Cycle and Document Lessons Learned
- Implementation and Migration Plan
- Architecture Definition Document including Transition Architecture
- Implementation Governance Model
Module 8 - Phase G: Implementation Governance
- Confirm Scope and Priorities for Deployment with Development Management
- Identify Deployment Resources and Skills
- Guide Development of Solutions Deployment
- Perform Enterprise Architecture Compliance Reviews
- Implement Business and IT Operations
- Perform Post-Implementation Review and Close the Implementation
- Architecture Contracts
- Compliance Assessments
Module 9 - Phase H: Architecture Change Management
- Change Requests
- Establish Value Realization Process
- Deploy Monitoring Tools
- Manage Risks
- Provide Analysis for Architecture Change Management
- Develop Change Requirements to Meet Performance Targets
- Manage Governance Process
- Activate the Process to Implement Change
Module 10 - ADM Architecture Requirements Management
- Objectives
- Inputs
- Steps
- Outputs
Module 11 - Iteration and Levels
- The Concept of Iteration
- Factors Influencing the Use of Iteration
- Iteration Cycles
- Classes of Architecture Engagement
- Mapping TOGAF Phases to Iteration Cycles
- Applying the ADM Across the Architecture Landscape
Module 12 - Security
- Introduction
- Enterprise Security Architecture
- Security as a Cross-Cutting Concern
- Adapting the ADM for Security
Module 13 - Architecture Content Framework
- Introduction
- The Content Framework and the TOGAF ADM
- Why do we need a Metamodel?
- Components of the Content Metamodel
- Core Metamodel Concepts
Module 14 - Architecture Partitioning
- Introduction
- Applying Classification to Partitioned Architectures
- Applying Partitioning to the ADM
Module 15 - Architecture Repository
- Introduction
- The Repository in Detail
- Relationship to Other Parts of the TOGAF Standard
Module 16 - The TOGAF Technical Reference Model (TRM)
- Structure of the TRM
- The TRM in detail
- Taxonomy of Application Platform Services
- Taxonomy of Application Platform Service Qualities
Module 17 - Integrated Information Infrastructure Reference Model (III-RM)
- Drivers for Boundaryless Information Flow
- How the III-RM Fulfils the Solution Space
- The High-Level Structure of the III-RM
- Components of the III-RM
Module 18 - Architecture Governance
- Architecture Governance and the ADM
- Key Success Factors
- Setting up the Architecture Board
- Operating an Architecture Board
Module 19 - Architecture Maturity Models
- Capability Maturity Models
- Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMM)
- ACMM
- Maturity Assessments and the ADM
Module 20 - Architecture Skills Framework
- Purpose
- Benefits
- Enterprise Architecture Roles, Skills Categories, and Proficiency Levels
FAQs
Course Basics
- What is the TOGAF Level 2 course?
- It’s an advanced training program that focuses on the practical application and analysis of the TOGAF methodology in real-world Enterprise Architecture scenarios.
- Who is the TOGAF Level 2 course for?
- It’s for individuals who have achieved TOGAF Level 1 certification and want to enhance their practical application of TOGAF.
General Inquiries
- How will TOGAF Level 2 certification benefit my career?
- It demonstrates your ability to apply TOGAF effectively, enhancing your career prospects in Enterprise Architecture.
- Where can I take the TOGAF Level 2 course?
- The course is offered by various accredited training organizations, both online and in-person.
- What is the difference between TOGAF Level 1 and Level 2?
- Level 1 provides a basic understanding of TOGAF, while Level 2 focuses on applying and analyzing the methodology.
- How long is the TOGAF Level 2 Certification valid?
- TOGAF certifications do not expire.
- Who owns the TOGAF standard?
- The Open Group owns the TOGAF standard.
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