Conformance Statement

for Product Standard: TOGAF 8 TRAINING

Version 1.03

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Robert Weisman	Build The Vision Inc.

1. Mandatory Requirements

1.1 Organization and Course Information

Enter the name of the Organization (Enterprise and Division, if applicable), and the Course Title and Version for the product for which TOGAF 8 TRAINING certification is being sought.

Enterprise Name	Division / Organization
Build The Vision Inc

Course Title and Version Number

Enterprise Architecture Foundations Using TOGAF V1.0

1.2 Conformance Checklist - TOGAF 8 TRAINING

The following table contains a checklist of all the items that should be covered in the syllabus of a conformant TOGAF 8 TRAINING Course. For each entry in the Topic column, enter under the Syllabus Reference(s) column the reference to the part of the course syllabus in which the topic is addressed in the course.

There are 6 Topic Areas that must be covered in a conformant course:

TOGAF8 Architecture Development Method (ADM) - Process

TOGAF8 Architecture Development Method (ADM) - Information Sets

TOGAF Foundation Architecture

The Enterprise Continuum

TOGAF and Other Architectures / Frameworks

Architecture Governance

1. TOGAF 8 Architecture Development Method (ADM) - Process

Preliminary Phase: Framework and Principles
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.P.1 Defining "How we do Architecture"	Architecture Preparation Module
1.P.2 Defining the framework to be used	Architecture Preparation Module
1.P.3 Defining architecture principles	Architecture Preparation and Strategic Direction Modules
1.P.4 Establishing IT Architecture Governance	Architecture Preparation Module
Phase A: Architecture Vision
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.A.1. Project Establishment	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
1.A.2. Identifying Business Principles, Business Goals, and Business Drivers	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
1.A.3. Reviewing Architecture Principles	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
1.A.4. Defining Scope	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
1.A.5. Defining Constraints	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
1.A.6. Defining Stakeholders and concerns, Business Requirements, and Architecture Vision	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
1.A.7. Documenting Statement of Architecture Work and Gaining Approval	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
Phase B: Business Architecture
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.B.1. Developing a Business Baseline Description.	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
1.B.2. Reference Models, Viewpoints and Tools.	Architecture Preparation Module Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
1.B.3. Create Business Architecture Model(s).	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
1.B.4. Select Business Architecture building blocks	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
1.B.5. Conduct checkpoint review of architecture model.	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
1.B.6. Review non-functional (qualitative) criteria.	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
1.B.7. Complete the business architecture.	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
1.B.8. Gap analysis and report	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
Phase C: Information System Architecture � Data
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.CD.1. Developing a Data Baseline Description.	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
1.CD.2. Principles, Reference Models, Viewpoints and Tools.	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
1.CD.3. Create Data Architecture Model(s).	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
1.CD.4. Select Data Architecture building blocks	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
1.CD.5. Conduct checkpoint review of architecture model.	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
1.CD.6. Review non-functional (qualitative) criteria.	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
1.CD.7. Complete the Data Architecture.	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
1.CD.8. Gap analysis and report	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
Phase C: Information System Architecture � Applications
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.CA.1. Developing an Applications Baseline Description.	Architecture Creation � Application Architecture Module
1.CA.2. Principles, Reference Models, Viewpoints and Tools.	Architecture Creation � Application Architecture Module
1.CA.3. Create Applications Architecture Model(s).	Architecture Creation � Application Architecture Module
1.CA.4. Select Applications Architecture building blocks	Architecture Creation � Application Architecture Module
1.CA.5. Conduct checkpoint review of architecture model.	Architecture Creation � Application Architecture Module
1.CA.6. Review non-functional (qualitative) criteria.	Architecture Creation � Application Architecture Module
1.CA.7. Complete the Applications Architecture.	Architecture Creation � Application Architecture Module
1.CA.8. Gap analysis and report	Architecture Creation � Application Architecture Module
Phase D: Technology Architecture
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.D.1. Create Technology Baseline Description	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2. Create Target Technology Architecture	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2.1. Create a baseline description in the TOGAF format	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2.2. Consider different architectural viewpoints	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2.3. Create an architectural model of building blocks	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2.4. Select the services portfolio required per building block	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2.5. Confirm that business goals and objectives are met	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2.6. Determine criteria for specification selection	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2.7. Complete the architecture definition	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
1.D.2.8. Conduct gap analysis	Architecture Creation �Technology Architecture Module
Phase E: Opportunities and Solutions
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.E.1 Identify key business drivers constraining sequence of implementation	Architecture Transformation � Opportunities and Solutions Module
1.E.2 Review gap analysis	Architecture Transformation � Opportunities and Solutions Module
1.E.3 Brainstorm technical requirements from functional perspective	Architecture Transformation � Opportunities and Solutions Module
1.E.4 Brainstorm co-existence and interoperability requirements	Architecture Transformation � Opportunities and Solutions Module
1.E.5 Architecture assessment and gap analysis.	Architecture Transformation � Opportunities and Solutions Module
1.E.6 Identify major work packages or projects, classify as new development, purchase opportunity, or reuse of existing system.	Architecture Transformation � Opportunities and Solutions Module
Phase F: Migration Planning
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.F.1 Prioritize projects	Architecture Transformation � Migration Planning Module
1.F.2 Estimate resource requirements and availability	Architecture Transformation � Migration Planning Module
1.F.3 Perform cost / benefit assessment of the various migration projects	Architecture Transformation � Migration Planning Module
1.F.4 Perform risk assessment	Architecture Transformation � Migration Planning Module
1.F.5 Generate implementation roadmap (time-lined)	Architecture Transformation � Migration Planning Module
1.F.6 Document Migration Plan	Architecture Transformation � Migration Planning Module
Phase G: Implementation Governance
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.G.1 Formulate project recommendations	Architecture Implementation � Implementation Governance
1.G.2 Document Architecture Contract	Architecture Implementation � Implementation Governance
1.G.3 On-going implementation governance and architecture compliance review.	Architecture Implementation � Implementation Governance
Phase H: Architecture Change Management
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.H.1 Ongoing monitoring of technology changes	Architecture Implementation �Architecture Change Management
1.H.2 Ongoing monitoring of business changes	Architecture Implementation �Architecture Change Management
1.H.3 Assessment of changes and development of position to act	Architecture Implementation �Architecture Change Management
1.H.4 Meeting of Architecture Board (or other governing council) to decide on handling changes (technology and business)	Architecture Implementation �Architecture Change Management
Requirements Management
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
1.R.1 Key steps in the Requirements Management process	Architecture Implementation �Requirements Management

2. TOGAF 8 Architecture Development Method (ADM) - Information Sets
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
2.1 Framework Definition	Architecture Preparation Module
2.2 Architecture Principles	Architecture Preparation Module
2.3 Business Principles, Goals, and Drivers	Architecture Preparation Module
2.4 IT Governance Strategy	Architecture Preparation Module
2.5 Request for Architecture Work	Architecture Preparation Module
2.6 Statement of Architecture Work	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
2.7 Architecture Vision	Strategic Direction and Vision Module
2.8 Business Architecture	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
2.9 Business Architecture Report	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
2.10 Business Requirements	Architecture Creation � Business Architecture Module
2.11 Technical Requirements	Architecture Creation � Introduction
2.12 Gap analysis	Architecture Creation � Introduction
2.13 Data Architecture	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
2.14 Data Architecture Report	Architecture Creation � Information Architecture Module
2.15 Applications Architecture	Architecture Creation � Applications Architecture Module
2.16 Applications Architecture Report	Architecture Creation � Applications Architecture Module
2.17 Technical Architecture	Architecture Creation � Technology Architecture Module
2.18 Technical Architecture Report	Architecture Creation � Technology Architecture Module
2.19 Architecture Viewpoints	Architecture Preparation Module � Viewpoints and Views
2.20 Architecture Views	Architecture Preparation Module � Viewpoints and Views
2.21 Re-usable Architecture Building Blocks	Architecture Preparation Module � Building Blocks
2.22 Re-usable Solution Building Blocks	Architecture Preparation Module � Building Blocks
2.23 Impact Analysis - Project list	Architecture Transformation Module
2.24 Impact Analysis - Migration Plan	Architecture Transformation Module
2.25 Impact Analysis - Implementation recommendations	Architecture Transformation Module
2.26 Architecture Contracts	Architecture Implementation Module
2.27 Product Information	Architecture Implementation Module
2.28 Request for Architecture Change	Architecture Implementation Module
2.29 New Technology Report	Architecture Implementation Module
2.30 Requirements Impact Statement	Architecture Implementation Module

3. TOGAF Foundation Architecture
3.1 The Technical Reference Model (TRM)
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
3.1.1 The purpose, structure and use of the TRM	Architecture Preparation Module � Technology Architecture
3.1.2 Taxonomy of Platform Services	Architecture Preparation Module � Technology Architecture
3.1.3 Taxonomy of Application Platform Service Qualities	Architecture Preparation Module � Technology Architecture
3.2 The Standards Information Base (SIB)
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
3.2.1 Access to the SIB	Architecture Preparation Module � Technology Architecture
3.2.2 Searching the SIB	Architecture Preparation Module � Technology Architecture
3.2.3 Using the information in the SIB	Architecture Preparation Module � Technology Architecture

4. The Enterprise Continuum
4.1 The Architecture Continuum
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
4.1.1 The concept of the Architecture Continuum	Architecture Preparation Module � Enterprise Continuum
4.1.2 Moving around the Architecture Continuum	Architecture Preparation Module � Enterprise Continuum
4.1.3 The Continuum as a repository of reusable Architecture Building Blocks	Architecture Preparation Module � Enterprise Continuum
4.1.4 The relationship to the Solutions Continuum	Architecture Preparation Module � Enterprise Continuum
4.2 The Solutions Continuum
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
4.2.1 The concept of the Solutions Continuum	Architecture Preparation Module � Enterprise Continuum
4.2.2 Moving around the Solutions Continuum	Architecture Preparation Module � Enterprise Continuum
4.2.3 The Solutions Continuum as a repository of reusable Solution Building Blocks	Architecture Preparation Module � Enterprise Continuum

5. TOGAF and Other Architectures / Frameworks
5.1 The Positioning of TOGAF
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
5.1.1 Positioning information	Enterprise Architecture Concepts
5.1.2 Explaining it to users	Enterprise Architecture Concepts
5.2 Examples
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
Examples of other Architecture Frameworks referenced in TOGAF (for example, C4ISR, Enterprise Architecture Planning, Zachman Framework, etc.).	Enterprise Architecture Concepts

6. Architecture Governance
6.1 Introduction to Governance
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
6.1.1 Nature of Governance	Architecture Preparation Module � Governance
6.1.2 Levels of Governance	Architecture Preparation Module - Governance
6.2 TOGAF Architecture Governance Framework
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
6.2.1 Conceptual Structure	Architecture Preparation Module � Governance
6.2.2 Organizational Structure	Architecture Preparation Module � Governance
6.3 Architecture Governance in Practice
Topic	Syllabus Reference(s)
6.3.1 Architecture Board	Architecture Preparation Module � Governance
6.3.2 Architecture Compliance	Architecture Preparation Module � Governance
6.3.3 Architecture Contracts	Architecture Preparation Module - Governance

2. Optional Requirements

2.1 Optional Training in TOGAF Tools

Does the Course cover the use of tools certified under the TOGAF 8 TOOL SUPPORT program?

Enter "Yes" or "No" as appropriate.

Response:

_____________No____________

If YES, identify the tool(s) covered:

Product Supplier	Product Identification	Version/Release Number	Syllabus Reference:(s)

Rationale:

A conforming Course may optionally cover the ways in which tools certified under the TOGAF 8 TOOL SUPPORT program may be used for the development of IT architectures using TOGAF. (Note that tool training per se will be provided by the tool supplier.)

Reference:

Product Standard: TOGAF 8 TRAINING