TOGAFTOGAF 9 Foundation
The world's most widely used enterprise architecture framework certification
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About this certification
TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) Foundation validates knowledge of the TOGAF standard — the framework used by 80% of Global 50 companies for enterprise architecture planning. Covers the Architecture Development Method (ADM), enterprise continuum, and architecture governance. Required or strongly preferred for enterprise architect roles at large organizations.
What you'll validate
- ✓Architecture Development Method (ADM)
- ✓Enterprise continuum and architecture repository
- ✓Architecture governance and compliance
- ✓Stakeholder management and communication
- ✓Business architecture alignment
- ✓IT portfolio and roadmap planning
- ✓Architecture patterns and building blocks
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Required for enterprise architect roles at many large firms
- +Lifetime credential
- +Globally recognized framework
- +Open Book exam format (Foundation level)
Disadvantages
- −Framework-focused — not a technical hands-on credential
- −TOGAF 10 is the current standard (TOGAF 9 still widely held)
- −Limited value at smaller organizations without formal EA practice
Who it's for
Best for
- →IT managers moving into enterprise architect roles
- →Solution architects formalizing their practice
- →IT consultants working with large enterprises
Not ideal for
- ×Developers and engineers with no architecture responsibilities
- ×SMBs and startups where TOGAF formalism is overkill
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $320 (Foundation only; combined Foundation+Practitioner exam is $650)
- Exam Duration
- 60 minutes
- Questions
- ~40
- Passing Score
- 55% (22/40 correct)
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice
- Study Time
- ~50 hours
- Validity
- Lifetime
- Salary Impact
- Strong ($10k–$30k+ uplift reported)
- Certified Globally
- 150,000+
Provider
The Open Group
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