Objectives

Define enterprise architecture (EA)

Discuss business value of EA

Review common architecture frameworks

Discuss industry best practices for architecture

development and governance

Introduce key architecture views

Introduce the TOGAF Architecture Development

Method (ADM)

Introduce the TOGAF Enterprise Continuum

Introduce the TOGAF Resource Base

Discuss traceability and modeling

Description

Introduction to TOGAF provides students an introduction to The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF™). The course begins with a discussion of enterprise architecture, what it is, and the business value it brings to an organization. Students then discuss common architecture frameworks – their similarities and differences – including TOGAF, MDA, Zachman, and DODAF. The course continues with an overview of the Architecture Development Method (ADM) – the process described in TOGAF for building, managing, and evolving an enterprise architecture. Then the TOGAF Enterprise Continuum is reviewed including the Technical Reference Model (TRM) and Standards Information Base (SIB). Students review key elements of the TOGAF Resource Base including architecture governance, architecture views, and building blocks. The course concludes with discussions on how traceability and modeling relate to enterprise architecture. Students that complete this course as a part of the APG TOGAF Certification Program will receive TOGAF certification from The Open Group.

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