Getting Started with the TOGAF 9 Certification Program
This page is intended to provide guidance for individuals seeking
certification. It provides answers to frequently asked questions about the
program.
Overview
The TOGAF 9 Certification for People Program is a market-driven
education and certification program to support TOGAF 9.
There are two
levels to certification: Level 1, known as TOGAF 9 Foundation, and Level 2, known as TOGAF 9 Certified. Level 2 contains
the learning requirements for Level 1.
There are a number of different learning
paths to obtain certification (see later)
What is the Purpose of the program?
It ensures that individuals are knowledgeable about TOGAF
You first need to decide the level you would like to study for, and then after
a period of study, attending a training course or by self-study, take the applicable examinations.
What is the difference between accredited and non-accredited training?
Accredited training course providers are subject to an assessment both
of the course and also their personnel and organization. In addition
all accredited trainers include in their course fee the examination,
either on site as part of the course or a voucher to attend a public Prometric
test center.
What are the available certifications?
Certification
Purpose
TOGAF 9 Foundation
To provide validation that the candidate has gained
knowledge of the terminology and basic concepts of TOGAF 9 and understands the core
principles of Enterprise Architecture and TOGAF
How do the certifications relate to the Part 1, Part 2 and Bridge exams?
The exams are what you need to pass to reach a certification qualification.
There are a number of examinations providing paths to become TOGAF 9 Certified.
This is explained further below.
What are my options if I am TOGAF 8 Certified?
An upgrade path, known as the bridging option exists to enable individuals
who have qualified as TOGAF 8 Certified to obtain TOGAF 9 certification.
Individuals who have qualified as TOGAF 8 Certified can bridge directly to the TOGAF 9 Certified
qualification through a single examination.
What are the study paths to become TOGAF 9 Certified?
The paths to certification and applicable examinations are shown in the
diagram below:
How can I find out about the syllabus and examinations?
Firstly to obtain a high level view, you should read the datasheets above for the appropriate level or
path for certification you are considering.
For detailed on the learning outcomes required see the Conformance Requirements
document.
TOGAF 9 Part 1 - Pass mark 55% (22 or more points out of a maximum of 40)
This exam comprises 40 questions in simple multiple choice format,
covering the Level 1 learning outcomes (see the Conformance Requirements for
detail). Each correct answer scores a single point.
TOGAF 9 Part 2 - Pass mark 60% (24 or more points out of a maximum of 40)
This exam comprises 8 complex scenario questions, with gradient scoring.
This exam is open book and covers the complete Level 2 learning outcomes.
The correct answer scores 5 points, the second best answer 3 points, the third best answer 1 point. The distracter scores zero points.
TOGAF 8 - 9 Advanced Bridge - Two sections, each with a pass mark 60%,
and each has to be passed in order to obtain an overall pass.
The first section is 20 simple multiple choice questions covering the Level 1 learning outcomes. To obtain a pass for this section requires 12 or more points out of a maximum of 20.
The second section is identical to the TOGAF 9 Part 2 exam and requires 24 or more points out of a maximum of 40 to pass.
Further information follows below at the end of this page.
What are the eligibility requirements for the Exams?
The following sections detail the eligibility requirements. Note that ineligible
candidates will be disqualified from the exam and no fees refunded.
TOGAF 9 Part 1 exam
There are no prerequisites for the TOGAF 9 Part 1. Any and all candidates are thus eligible to take this examination.
TOGAF 9 Part 2 exam
A candidate must be certified to TOGAF 9 Foundation or have achieved a pass result for the
TOGAF 9 Part 1 examination on the same day at the same ATTC provider as they are taking the Part 2 examination.
For candidates not taking the Part 1 exam in the same session,
a candidate must have a TOGAF 9 Foundation entry in the Directory of Certified People at
http://www.opengroup.org/togaf9/cert/register.html
Candidates are obliged to provide their Personal Conformation Code to the ATTC provider if
they have set their directory entry to confidential.
TOGAF 8 - 9 Advanced Bridge exam
A candidate must have been TOGAF 8 Certified in order to be eligible to sit this examination.
Candidates should either have a current entry on the TOGAF 8
Certification register at
http://www.opengroup.org/togaf/cert/cert_archlist-short.tpl
or the candidate should provide a copy of their certificate.
How can I find a training course?
You can find an available accredited training course using the register link on the left or selecting this
link .
Click on the course name entry and the detailed page
should give you a web link to the company that offers the course.
As part of the package of attending the qualifying course, the training organization
may offer facilities to take the examination, or may supply vouchers for you to take
the examination at an authorized examination center.
Are there self-study materials?
Two study guides are available. The first of which covers the TOGAF 9
Foundation. The second is the companion document covering the learning
outcomes beyond the Foundation level for TOGAF 9 Certified.
The two study guides can also be bought together as a bundle with
additional supporting material, see
here.
Other materials, such
as the TOGAF book can be purchased from The Open Group (see
www.togaf.info).
How do I locate a test center?
If you attend an accredited course then the examination may be given as
part of the course (check with your course provider), otherwise you
can attend a Prometric test center.
Certification is included in the exam fees.
Certification exams are priced according to currency values in specific countries and regions and are typically around USD 400 per examination.
Certification exam
prices are subject to change. In some countries and regions, additional
taxes may apply. Contact your test registration center for exact
pricing.
The exam is available at any authorized Prometric testing center around
the world, at The Open Group China authorized test centers in its
territory, and at Accredited TOGAF Training Course Providers. All
Accredited TOGAF Training Courses are required to include the
examination in the course fee. The examination occurs either on site,
or a voucher is provided to take it at a public Prometric test center.
Prometric
To register to take the exam with Prometric: If calling within North
America, you can contact Prometric at (800) 755-EXAM (755-3926).
Outside the United States and Canada, contact your local Prometric
Registration Center. To register online with Prometric, visit the
Prometric Web site at
http://www.prometric.com/OpenGroup .
China
To register to take the exam with The Open Group China
see here.
Can I purchase Pre-Paid Exam Vouchers for the TOGAF Exams?
Pre-paid exam vouchers for taking the TOGAF exams at Prometric test centers
can only be purchased from Prometric direct.
https://www.prometric.com/services/Services/Vouchers.htm.
Other organizations selling just Prometric vouchers for the TOGAF 9 examinations are not authorized to do so. (More information...)
See the conformance requirements document for detailed information.
The topic areas are weighted so that there are more questions in key areas
of the syllabus, for example in the TOGAF 9 Part 1 examination the four topic areas: ADM Phases, ADM guidelines and techniques, Enterprise Continuum and Tools, and Architecture Governance comprise 60% of the questions.
The eleven topic areas covered by the TOGAF 9 Part 1 examination together with the number of questions per area in the examination follows:
Basic Concepts (3 questions)
Core Concepts (3 questions)
Introduction to the ADM (3 questions)
The Enterprise Continuum and Tools (4 questions)
ADM Phases (9 questions)
ADM Guidelines and Techniques (6 questions)
Architecture Governance (4 questions)
Architecture Views, Viewpoints and Stakeholders (2 questions)
Building Blocks (2 questions)
ADM Deliverables (2 questions)
TOGAF Reference Models (2 questions)
The syllabus for the TOGAF 9 Part 2 examination is all the
learning outcomes. The exam samples the learning outcomes with
eight scenarios and eight questions.
The eight questions are drawn from the following topic areas:
ADM Phases: Project Establishment (phases Preliminary, A, Requirements Management)
The bridging examination -- the TOGAF 8 - 9 Advanced Bridge, is a singler paper
using a combination
of the two approaches used for TOGAF 9 Part 1 and TOGAF 9 Part 2, except that it only
contains 20 multiple choice questions for Part 1.
What allowances are made for non-native English speakers?
Additional time is permitted for individuals for whom English is
a second language (ESL). ESL candidates are permitted to bring a
dictionary into the exam (subject to Proctor inspection).
Contact Prometric when registering for the list of
countries where ESL versions of the exams are provided.
Are the Exams available in different languages?
Initially the exams are available in English worldwide.
The Open Group China provides Chinese versions of the exams in its
territory (more information [pdf]).
Over time where there
is market demand we plan to provide translated versions of the exams.
For the Open Book exams, what books are allowed to be taken into the exam?
For the open book exams, the test center provides either a hardcopy or a pdf copy of the
applicable text book. Note at Prometric test centers,
they operate a clean room examination environment and only the pdf
edition is available and is packaged as part of the test -- when running
the test selecting the REFERENCE button will pop up a pdf version of TOGAF 9
The applicable text book for the current examinations is the TOGAF 9 specification.
My TOGAF 8 Certification has expired, can I take the TOGAF 8 - 9 Advanced Bridge exam?
Yes, you need to have the prior qualification of TOGAF 8 Certified,
irrespective of whether you are currently on the register. See above
regarding eligibility for exams for more information.
Getting Started with the TOGAF 9 Certification Program
TOGAF Certification for People: Program Summary
