Getting Started with the IT Architect Certification Program

The following documentation is available describing the program. The document set is split into categories, documents relating to Certification, documents relating to Accreditation and Review Board Resources.

Please first read the Frequently Asked Questions File.

Certification Documents

• The Guide to Certification within The Open Group IT Architect Certification Program [HTML]
• The Quick Step Guide to Certification within The Open Group IT Architect Certification Program [HTML]
• The Certification Policy [PDF]
• Conformance Requirements
  • Levels 1 and 2 [PDF]
  • Level 3 (Chief/Lead) [PDF]
  • Level 3 (Enterprise) [PDF]
  • Level 3 (Profession Leader) [PDF]
• The Certification Agreement [HTML]
• Certification Package Templates
  • Level 1
  [DOC]
  • Level 2
  [DOC]
  • Level 3 (Chief/Lead) [DOC]
  • Level 3 (Enterprise) [DOC]
  • Level 3 (Profession Leader) [DOC]
  • Combined package templates for those who are not already certified at Level 2
  • Level 2 + Level 3 (Chief/Lead) [DOC]
  • Level 2 + Level 3 (Enterprise) [DOC]
  • Level 2 + Level 3 (Profession Leader) [DOC]

Useful links.:

List of Recognized Methods
How to Submit a Method for Recognition
Review Board Schedule for IT Architect Certification

Accreditation Documents

• The Guide to Accreditation within The Open Group IT Architect Certification Program [HTML]
• The Quick Step Guide to Accreditation within The Open Group IT Architect Certification Program [HTML]
• The Accreditation Policy [PDF]
• The Accreditation Requirements [PDF]
• The Accredited Certification Program Agreement [PDF]
• The Accredited Certification Program Trademark License Agreement [PDF]
• ACP Conformance Statement [HTML]
• ACP Checklist [HTML]
• The ACP Guide to Indirect Certification [HTML]

Review Board Resources

• Review Board Meeting Schedule
• Board Member Guide
• How to become a Board Member

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