TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework)
Course Overview:
This course introduces TOGAF, a widely adopted framework for enterprise architecture that helps organizations design, plan, implement, and govern enterprise information architecture. Participants will learn the principles, structure, and methodology of TOGAF to align IT strategy with business goals effectively.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core concepts and benefits of TOGAF
- Navigate the TOGAF Architecture Development Method (ADM)
- Apply TOGAF principles to develop enterprise architectures
- Use TOGAF artifacts, deliverables, and building blocks
- Manage enterprise architecture governance and implementation
- Align business and IT strategies for optimal outcomes
Who Should Attend:
- Enterprise architects and solution architects
- IT managers and strategy professionals
- Business analysts and consultants
- Project and program managers
- CIOs, CTOs, and senior IT leadership
- Anyone involved in enterprise architecture development
Course Outline:
Introduction to Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF
- Overview of enterprise architecture
- History and evolution of TOGAF
- TOGAF framework components and terminology
Architecture Development Method (ADM) Overview
- ADM cycle and phases
- Preliminary phase and architecture vision
- Business, information systems, and technology architecture phases
ADM Detailed Phases
- Requirements management
- Architecture change management
- Implementation governance
- Architecture capability framework
TOGAF Content Framework
- Architecture artifacts: deliverables, catalogs, matrices, and diagrams
- Architecture building blocks and solution building blocks
Architecture Repository and Tools
- Architecture repository structure
- Architecture development tools and techniques
Enterprise Continuum and Architecture Partitioning
- Understanding Enterprise Continuum
- Architecture partitioning concepts
Architecture Governance
- Principles of governance in architecture
- Roles and responsibilities
- Architecture compliance reviews
Applying TOGAF in Real-World Scenarios
- Case studies and best practices
- Customizing TOGAF for organizational needs
- Common challenges and solutions