This appendix provides a copy of the Level 1 Learning Units that comprise the syllabus for the TOGAF 9 Foundation certification. Each learning outcome is phrased in terms of what the candidate should have learned. The KLP13 references can be used to trace the requirement back to sections of the TOGAF 9 document.
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Basic Concepts |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to introduce the basic concepts of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF standard. KLP Reference 1-*, 2-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe what an enterprise is (KLP 1.2-1) 2. Explain the purpose of an enterprise architecture (KLP 1.2-2) 3. List the business benefits of having an enterprise architecture (KLP 1.2-3) 4. Define what an Architecture Framework is (KLP 1.2-4) 5. Explain why the TOGAF standard is suitable as a framework for enterprise architecture (KLP 1.2-5) 6. Describe the structure of the TOGAF standard, and briefly explain the contents of each of the parts (KLP 1.1-1, 1.1-2) 7. Briefly explain what the TOGAF standard is (KLP 2.1-1) 8. Explain what architecture is in the context of the TOGAF standard (KLP 2.2-1) 9. List the different types of architecture that the TOGAF standard deals with (KLP 2.3-1) |
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Core Concepts |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate explain the core concepts of the TOGAF standard. KLP Reference 2-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to define and explain the following core concepts: 1. The ADM: phase names and the purpose of each phase (high-level) (KLP2.4-1) 2. The Architecture Content Framework: deliverables, artifacts, and building blocks (KLP 2.5-1, KLP 31.1-1) 3. The Enterprise Continuum (KLP 2.6-1) 4. The Architecture Repository (KLP 2.7-1) 5. How to establish and maintain an enterprise Architecture Capability (KLP 2.8-1) 6. Establishing the Architecture Capability as an operational entity (KLP 2.9-1) 7. How to use the TOGAF framework with other frameworks (KLP 2.10-1) |
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General Definitions |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the key terminology of the TOGAF standard. KLP Reference 3-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to understand and explain the following definitions from Chapter 3: 1. Application (KLP 3.4-1) 2. Application Architecture (KLP 3.5-1) 3. Architecture (KLP 3.9-1) 4. Architecture Building Block (ABB) (KLP 3.10-1) 5. Architecture Development Method (ADM) (KLP 3.12-1) 6. Architecture Domain (KLP 3.13-1) 7. Architecture Framework (KLP 3.14-1) 8. Architecture Principles (KLP 3.17-1) 9. Architecture Vision (KLP 3.19-1) 10. Baseline (KLP 3.21-1) 11. Building Block (KLP 3.24-1) 12. Business Architecture (KLP 3.25-1) 13. Business Governance (KLP 3.28-1) 14. Capability (KLP 3.30-1) 15. Concerns (KLP 3.34-1) 16. Constraint (KLP 3.35-1) 17. Data Architecture (KLP 3.36-1) 18. Deliverable (KLP 3.37-1) 19. Enterprise (KLP 3.38-1) 20. Foundation Architecture (KLP 3.42-1) |
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21. Gap (KLP 3.44-1) 22. Governance (KLP 3.45-1) 23. Information (KLP 3.46-1) 24. Information Technology (IT) (KLP 3.47-1) 25. Logical (KLP 3.50-1) 26. Metadata (KLP 3.51-1) 27. Metamodel (KLP 3.52-1) 28. Method (KLP 3.53-1) 29. Methodology (KLP 3.54-1) 30. Model (KLP 3.55-1) 31. Modeling (KLP 3.56-1) 32. Objective (KLP 3.57-1) 33. Physical (KLP 3.61-1) 34. Reference Model (RM) (KLP 3.66-1) 35. Repository (KLP 3.67-1) 36. Requirement (KLP 3.68-1) 37. Solution Architecture (KLP 3.77-1) 38. Solution Building Block (SBB) (KLP 3.78-1) 39. Stakeholder (KLP 3.80-1) 40. Strategic Architecture (KLP 3.82-1) 41. Target Architecture (KLP 3.83-1) 42. Technology Architecture (KLP 3.86-1) 43. Transition Architecture (KLP 3.87-1) 44. View (KLP 3.88-1) 45. Viewpoint (KLP 3.89-1) It is expected that these definitions would be covered as part of the learning in other units. |
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Introduction to the ADM |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the ADM cycle, briefly explain the objective of each phase in the cycle, and how to adapt and scope the ADM for use. KLP Reference 2-*, 5-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to: 1. Briefly describe the ADM cycle, its phases, and the objective of each phase (KLP 2.4-1, 5.2.2-1, -2, -3) 2. Describe a typical set of steps, such as those for Phases B, C, and D (KLP 5.2.2-2) 3. Describe the versioning convention for deliverables used in Phases A to D (KLP 5.2.2-3) 4. Briefly describe the relationship between the ADM and other parts of the TOGAF standard (Enterprise Continuum, Architecture Repository, Foundation Architecture, Supporting Guidelines and Techniques) (KLP 5.1-1) 5. Explain the purpose of the supporting guidelines and techniques, and the difference between guidelines and techniques (KLP 5.1-2) 6. Briefly describe the key points of the ADM cycle (KLP 5.2.1-1) 7. List the main reasons why you would need to adapt the ADM (KLP 5.3-1) 8. Explain the need for the ADM process to be governed (KLP 5.4-1) 9. Describe the major information areas managed by a governance repository (KLP5.4-2) 10. Briefly explain the reasons for scoping an architecture activity (KLP 5.5-1) 11. List the possible dimensions for limiting the scope (KLP 5.5-2) 12. Briefly explain the need for an integration framework that sits above individual architectures (KLP 5.6-1) |
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Enterprise Continuum and Tools |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the concept of the Enterprise Continuum, its purpose, and constituent parts. KLP Reference 39-*, 41-*, 42-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to: 1. Briefly explain what the Enterprise Continuum is (KLP 39.1-1) 2. Explain how it is used in organizing and developing an architecture (KLP 39.2-1) 3. Explain how the Enterprise Continuum promotes re-use of architecture artifacts (KLP 39.2-2) 4. Describe the constituents of the Enterprise Continuum (KLP 39.3-1) 5. Explain the purpose of the Enterprise Continuum (KLP 39.3-2) 6. Explain the purpose of the Architecture Continuum (KLP 39.4-3) 7. List the stages of architecture evolution defined in the Architecture Continuum (KLP 39.4-4) 8. Explain the purpose of the Solutions Continuum (KLP 39.4-6) 9. List the stages of architecture evolution defined in the Solutions Continuum (KLP 39.4-7) 10. Explain the relationship between the Enterprise Continuum and the TOGAF ADM (KLP 39.5-1) 11. Describe the Architecture Repository (KLP 41-1) 12. Explain the relationship between the Enterprise Continuum and the Architecture Repository (KLP 39.1-2, 41.1-2) 13. Describe the classes of information held in the Architecture Repository (KLP 41.1-2) 14. List the three levels of the Architecture Landscape (KLP 41.2-1) 15. Explain the purpose of the Standards Information Base within the Architecture Repository (KLP 41.4-1) |
ADM Phases (Level 1) |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand how each of the ADM phases contributes to the success of enterprise architecture by understanding the objectives, and the approach for each phase. KLP Reference 6-*, 7-*,8-*,9-*,10-*,11-*,12-*,13-*,14-*,15-*,16-*,17-* Learning Outcome Preliminary Phase: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the objectives of the phase (KLP 6.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the seven aspects of the approach undertaken in this phase (KLP 6.2-1): a. Defining the enterprise b. Identifying key drivers and elements in the organizational context c. Defining the requirements for architecture work d. Defining the architecture principles that will inform any architecture work e. Defining the framework to be used f. Defining the relationships between management frameworks g. Evaluating the enterprise architecture maturity Phase A: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the main objectives of the phase (KLP 7.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the two main aspects to the approach in this phase (KLP 7.2-1): — Creating the Architecture Vision — Business scenarios Phase B: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the main objectives of the phase (KLP 8.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the main aspects of the approach in this phase (KLP 8.2-1): — Developing the Baseline Description — Business modeling — Using the Architecture Repository Phase C: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the main objectives of the phase (KLP 9.1-1, 10.1-1, 11.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the approach recommended by the TOGAF standard, including: — Key considerations for Data Architecture (KLP 10.2-1) — Using the Architecture Repository (KLP 10.2-1, 11.2-1) |
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Phase D: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the main objectives of the phase (KLP 12.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the approach to the phase (KLP 12.2-1), including: — Using the Architecture Repository Phase E: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the main objectives of the phase (KLP 13.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the approach to the phase (KLP 13.2-1) Phase F: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the main objectives of the phase (KLP 14.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the approach to the phase (KLP 14.2-1) Phase G: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the main objectives of the phase (KLP 15.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the approach to the phase (KLP 15.2-1) Phase H: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Describe the main objectives of the phase (KLP 16.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the approach to the phase (KLP 16.2-1), including: — Drivers for change — Enterprise architecture management process — Guidelines for maintenance versus architecture redesign ADM Architecture Requirements Management: The Candidate must be able to: 1. Briefly explain how Requirements Management fits into the ADM cycle (KLP 17.1-1) 2. Describe the nature of the Requirements Management process (KLP 17.1-2) 3. Describe the approach to Requirements Management (KLP 17.2-1) |
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Architecture Governance (Level 1) |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand how Architecture Governance contributes to the Architecture Development Cycle. KLP Reference 46-*,47-*, 48-*, 49-*, 50-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to: 1. Briefly explain the concept of Architecture Governance (KLP 50.1-1) 2. Describe the main concepts that make up an Architecture Governance framework (KLP 50.2-1) 3. Explain why Architecture Governance is beneficial (KLP 50.3-1) 4. Briefly explain the need for establishment of an Architecture Board (KLP 47.1-1) 5. List the responsibilities of an Architecture Board (KLP 47.2-1) 6. Briefly explain the role of Architecture Contracts (KLP 49.1-1) 7. Briefly explain the meaning of Architecture Compliance (KLP 48.2-1) 8. Briefly explain the need for Architecture Compliance (KLP 48.1-1) 9. Briefly explain the purpose of Architecture Compliance Reviews (KLP 48.3-1) 10. Briefly describe the Architecture Compliance Review process (KLP 48.4-1) 11. Briefly explain how the ADM can be used to establish an Architecture Capability (KLP 46.1-1) |
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Architecture Views, Viewpoints, and Stakeholders |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the concepts of views and viewpoints, and their role in communicating with stakeholders as well as applying them to the Architecture Development Cycle. KLP Reference 35-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to: 1. Define and explain the following key concepts (KLP 35.1-1): — Stakeholders — Concerns — Views — Viewpoints 2. Describe a simple example of a viewpoint and view (KLP 35.1-2) 3. Discuss the relationship between stakeholders, concerns, views, and viewpoints (KLP 35.1-3) 4. Describe the view creation process (KLP 35.2-1) |
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Building Blocks |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the concept of building blocks within the TOGAF standard. KLP Reference 37-*, 25-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to: 1. Define what a building block is, and explain what makes a good building block (KLP 37.2-1) 2. Explain the distinction between Architecture Building Blocks and Solution Building Blocks (KLP 37.2-2) 3. Briefly explain the use of building blocks in the ADM cycle (KLP 37.3-1) 4. Describe the characteristics of an Architecture Pattern (KLP 25.1-1) |
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ADM Deliverables |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand key deliverables of the ADM cycle. KLP Reference 36.1-1, KLP 36.2-1 Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to: 1. Briefly explain the role of architecture deliverables across the ADM cycle (KLP 36.1-1) 2. Briefly explain the purpose of the following deliverables (KLP 36.2-1): — Architecture Building Blocks — Architecture Contract — Architecture Definition Document — Architecture Principles — Architecture Repository — 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 — Organizational Model for Enterprise Architecture — Request for Architecture Work — Requirements Impact Assessment — Solution Building Blocks — Statement of Architecture Work — Tailored Architecture Framework It is expected that at least some of these deliverables would be covered as part of the learning in other units. |
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TOGAF Reference Models (Level 1) |
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Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to introduce the TOGAF Reference Models. KLP Reference 43-*, 44-* Learning Outcome The Candidate must be able to: 1. Explain the role of the TRM as a Foundation Architecture (KLP 43.1-2, 43.3-1) 2. Describe the major characteristics of a Foundation Architecture (KLP 43.1-1) 3. Briefly explain the basic concepts of the III-RM (KLP 44.1-1) 4. Briefly explain the relationship of the III-RM to the concept of Boundaryless Information Flow (KLP 44.1-2) |
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13 KLP is an abbreviation for Key Learning Point. A learning outcome comprises one or more key learning points.