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TOGAF Study Guide

Structured learning paths and comprehensive study strategies

Beginner (4-6 weeks)

For those new to enterprise architecture and TOGAF

Foundation Only

4-6 weeks

8-10 hours

Foundation Only

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of IT systems
Familiarity with business processes

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1

TOGAF Fundamentals

Topics:

• Introduction to TOGAF
• Basic Concepts
• Architecture Terminology

Activities:

• Read TOGAF Standard chapters 1-3
• Complete basic terminology flashcards
• Watch introduction videos

Deliverables:

• Concept map of TOGAF basics

Week 2

Architecture Development Method (ADM)

Topics:

• ADM Overview
• Phases A-D
• Preliminary Phase

Activities:

• Study ADM phases in detail
• Create ADM phase summaries
• Practice ADM sequencing

Deliverables:

• ADM phase reference guide

Week 3

Enterprise Continuum & Repository

Topics:

• Enterprise Continuum
• Architecture Repository
• Reference Models

Activities:

• Understand classification systems
• Study TOGAF reference models
• Practice categorization

Deliverables:

• Enterprise Continuum diagram

Week 4

Governance & Compliance

Topics:

• Architecture Governance
• Compliance Assessment
• Skills Framework

Activities:

• Study governance principles
• Learn compliance methods
• Review skills framework

Deliverables:

• Governance framework summary

Week 5

Practice & Review

Topics:

• Foundation Exam Prep
• Practice Questions
• Weak Area Focus

Activities:

• Take practice exams
• Review incorrect answers
• Focus on weak areas

Deliverables:

• Practice exam results analysis

Week 6

Final Preparation

Topics:

• Exam Strategy
• Final Review
• Confidence Building

Activities:

• Final practice exams
• Review key concepts
• Exam simulation

Deliverables:

• Exam readiness assessment

Intermediate (6-8 weeks)

For those with some EA experience aiming for both certifications

Foundation + Practitioner

6-8 weeks

10-12 hours

Foundation + Practitioner

Prerequisites:

Basic enterprise architecture knowledge
Some project management experience

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1

TOGAF Foundation Review

Topics:

• TOGAF Framework
• ADM Overview
• Core Concepts

Activities:

• Quick review of Foundation topics
• Assessment of knowledge gaps
• Foundation practice test

Deliverables:

• Knowledge gap analysis

Week 2

Deep Dive ADM Phases

Topics:

• Phases E-H
• Requirements Management
• Migration Planning

Activities:

• Detailed study of all ADM phases
• Create phase relationship maps
• Practice phase application

Deliverables:

• Complete ADM reference guide

Week 3

Enterprise Continuum & Governance

Topics:

• Advanced Enterprise Continuum
• Architecture Board
• Governance Framework

Activities:

• Study advanced governance topics
• Learn board operations
• Practice governance scenarios

Deliverables:

• Governance playbook

Week 4

Practitioner Foundations

Topics:

• Scenario Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Architecture Development

Activities:

• Learn scenario analysis techniques
• Study stakeholder mapping
• Practice architecture development

Deliverables:

• Stakeholder analysis template

Week 5

Advanced Practitioner Skills

Topics:

• Gap Analysis
• Migration Strategies
• Implementation Planning

Activities:

• Practice complex scenarios
• Learn migration planning
• Study implementation governance

Deliverables:

• Migration planning framework

Week 6

Foundation Exam Preparation

Topics:

• Foundation Review
• Practice Exams
• Exam Strategy

Activities:

• Multiple Foundation practice exams
• Review weak areas
• Exam technique practice

Deliverables:

• Foundation exam readiness

Week 7

Practitioner Exam Preparation

Topics:

• Scenario Practice
• Complex Cases
• Exam Strategy

Activities:

• Practice complex scenarios
• Timed scenario analysis
• Review case studies

Deliverables:

• Practitioner exam readiness

Week 8

Final Preparation & Certification

Topics:

• Final Review
• Exam Simulation
• Certification Planning

Activities:

• Final practice sessions
• Exam simulation
• Schedule certification exams

Deliverables:

• Certification timeline

Advanced (3-4 weeks)

For experienced architects focusing on Practitioner certification

Practitioner Focus

3-4 weeks

12-15 hours

Practitioner Focus

Prerequisites:

TOGAF Foundation certified
Significant EA experience
Project leadership experience

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1

Advanced Scenario Analysis

Topics:

• Complex Scenarios
• Multi-stakeholder Analysis
• Strategic Planning

Activities:

• Practice complex business scenarios
• Multi-perspective analysis
• Strategic alignment exercises

Deliverables:

• Scenario analysis framework

Week 2

Architecture Development Mastery

Topics:

• End-to-end Architecture
• Integration Challenges
• Solution Architecture

Activities:

• Practice full architecture development
• Study integration patterns
• Solution design exercises

Deliverables:

• Architecture development template

Week 3

Implementation & Governance

Topics:

• Implementation Planning
• Change Management
• Governance Models

Activities:

• Practice implementation scenarios
• Study change management
• Design governance models

Deliverables:

• Implementation governance framework

Week 4

Exam Mastery

Topics:

• Practitioner Exam Strategy
• Advanced Practice
• Certification

Activities:

• Advanced scenario practice
• Timed exam simulations
• Final preparation

Deliverables:

• Practitioner certification

Certifications/TOGAF/Study Guide

TOGAF Study Guide

Structured learning paths and comprehensive study strategies

Beginner (4-6 weeks)

For those new to enterprise architecture and TOGAF

Foundation Only

4-6 weeks

8-10 hours

Foundation Only

Prerequisites:

Basic understanding of IT systems
Familiarity with business processes

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1

TOGAF Fundamentals

Topics:

• Introduction to TOGAF
• Basic Concepts
• Architecture Terminology

Activities:

• Read TOGAF Standard chapters 1-3
• Complete basic terminology flashcards
• Watch introduction videos

Deliverables:

• Concept map of TOGAF basics

Week 2

Architecture Development Method (ADM)

Topics:

• ADM Overview
• Phases A-D
• Preliminary Phase

Activities:

• Study ADM phases in detail
• Create ADM phase summaries
• Practice ADM sequencing

Deliverables:

• ADM phase reference guide

Week 3

Enterprise Continuum & Repository

Topics:

• Enterprise Continuum
• Architecture Repository
• Reference Models

Activities:

• Understand classification systems
• Study TOGAF reference models
• Practice categorization

Deliverables:

• Enterprise Continuum diagram

Week 4

Governance & Compliance

Topics:

• Architecture Governance
• Compliance Assessment
• Skills Framework

Activities:

• Study governance principles
• Learn compliance methods
• Review skills framework

Deliverables:

• Governance framework summary

Week 5

Practice & Review

Topics:

• Foundation Exam Prep
• Practice Questions
• Weak Area Focus

Activities:

• Take practice exams
• Review incorrect answers
• Focus on weak areas

Deliverables:

• Practice exam results analysis

Week 6

Final Preparation

Topics:

• Exam Strategy
• Final Review
• Confidence Building

Activities:

• Final practice exams
• Review key concepts
• Exam simulation

Deliverables:

• Exam readiness assessment

Intermediate (6-8 weeks)

For those with some EA experience aiming for both certifications

Foundation + Practitioner

6-8 weeks

10-12 hours

Foundation + Practitioner

Prerequisites:

Basic enterprise architecture knowledge
Some project management experience

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1

TOGAF Foundation Review

Topics:

• TOGAF Framework
• ADM Overview
• Core Concepts

Activities:

• Quick review of Foundation topics
• Assessment of knowledge gaps
• Foundation practice test

Deliverables:

• Knowledge gap analysis

Week 2

Deep Dive ADM Phases

Topics:

• Phases E-H
• Requirements Management
• Migration Planning

Activities:

• Detailed study of all ADM phases
• Create phase relationship maps
• Practice phase application

Deliverables:

• Complete ADM reference guide

Week 3

Enterprise Continuum & Governance

Topics:

• Advanced Enterprise Continuum
• Architecture Board
• Governance Framework

Activities:

• Study advanced governance topics
• Learn board operations
• Practice governance scenarios

Deliverables:

• Governance playbook

Week 4

Practitioner Foundations

Topics:

• Scenario Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Architecture Development

Activities:

• Learn scenario analysis techniques
• Study stakeholder mapping
• Practice architecture development

Deliverables:

• Stakeholder analysis template

Week 5

Advanced Practitioner Skills

Topics:

• Gap Analysis
• Migration Strategies
• Implementation Planning

Activities:

• Practice complex scenarios
• Learn migration planning
• Study implementation governance

Deliverables:

• Migration planning framework

Week 6

Foundation Exam Preparation

Topics:

• Foundation Review
• Practice Exams
• Exam Strategy

Activities:

• Multiple Foundation practice exams
• Review weak areas
• Exam technique practice

Deliverables:

• Foundation exam readiness

Week 7

Practitioner Exam Preparation

Topics:

• Scenario Practice
• Complex Cases
• Exam Strategy

Activities:

• Practice complex scenarios
• Timed scenario analysis
• Review case studies

Deliverables:

• Practitioner exam readiness

Week 8

Final Preparation & Certification

Topics:

• Final Review
• Exam Simulation
• Certification Planning

Activities:

• Final practice sessions
• Exam simulation
• Schedule certification exams

Deliverables:

• Certification timeline

Advanced (3-4 weeks)

For experienced architects focusing on Practitioner certification

Practitioner Focus

3-4 weeks

12-15 hours

Practitioner Focus

Prerequisites:

TOGAF Foundation certified
Significant EA experience
Project leadership experience

Weekly Schedule:

Week 1

Advanced Scenario Analysis

Topics:

• Complex Scenarios
• Multi-stakeholder Analysis
• Strategic Planning

Activities:

• Practice complex business scenarios
• Multi-perspective analysis
• Strategic alignment exercises

Deliverables:

• Scenario analysis framework

Week 2

Architecture Development Mastery

Topics:

• End-to-end Architecture
• Integration Challenges
• Solution Architecture

Activities:

• Practice full architecture development
• Study integration patterns
• Solution design exercises

Deliverables:

• Architecture development template

Week 3

Implementation & Governance

Topics:

• Implementation Planning
• Change Management
• Governance Models

Activities:

• Practice implementation scenarios
• Study change management
• Design governance models

Deliverables:

• Implementation governance framework

Week 4

Exam Mastery

Topics:

• Practitioner Exam Strategy
• Advanced Practice
• Certification

Activities:

• Advanced scenario practice
• Timed exam simulations
• Final preparation

Deliverables:

• Practitioner certification