TOGAF® Business Architecture Level 1 (with Exam)

Syllabus

An Introduction to TOGAF® Business Architecture

Learning Objectives

This module introduces you to the course’s main features, including the learning plan, course aims and objectives, and structure.

It also offers a syllabus, a diagram pack, refresher materials, a glossary and a document with links for further reading. Finally, the module covers some of the more frequently asked questions about TOGAF BA.

Module 1: Business Models

Learning Objectives

Module 1 provides an introduction to business models and covers:

• The impacts and benefits of business models, as well as how they are used within the TOGAF Standard
• How business models are developed
• The purpose of business model innovation

Module 2: Business Capabilities

Learning Objectives

Module 2 introduces and defines business capabilities. It explores:

• What the components of a ‘business capability’ are and how to write them
• How business capabilities are modeled and mapped to other business architecture concepts

Module 3: Value Streams

Learning Objectives

Module 3 explores value streams and looks at:

• The definitions of ‘value’ and ‘value streams’
• The approach and guiding principles for creating value streams
• Decomposition, value analysis and how value streams can be mapped to other business architecture concepts

Module 4: Information Mapping

Learning Objectives

Module 4 explores the concepts and approaches behind information mapping, specifically:

• What an information map is and how to use one
• The relationship between information maps, business architectures and data models

Module 5: Business Scenarios

Learning Objectives

Module 5 discusses the business scenario method and focuses on:

• The benefits of using business scenarios
• How business scenarios are incorporated into the TOGAF ADM
• The development phases of a business scenario, as well as the steps in each phase

Module 6: Developing a Business Architecture With TOGAF ADM

Learning Objectives

Module 6 looks at how all these elements can be brought together and how the TOGAF ADM may be used to create a business architecture by exploring:

• Phase A of the TOGAF ADM, including the approach, vision, inputs and outputs
• Phase B of the TOGAF ADM, including the approach, vision, inputs and outputs
• Gap analysis

Exams

This credential is achieved by passing the TOGAF Business Architecture Part 1 Examination. A mock exam is provided with this course to help students prepare.

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This course comes with a number of free assets designed to help students prepare for the exam. This includes a mock exam, quizzes, exam tips and several knowledge checks throughout the course. Students can also enjoy free tutor support.

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TOGAF Business Architecture Level 1 exam:

• This is a multiple choice exam consisting of 30 questions
• There is a time limit of 45 minutes to complete the exam
• The exam is closed book and supervised - you cannot make use of any resources or materials during the exam
• The pass mark for the exam is 60%: you must score at least 18 out of 30 questions correct
• In countries where English is a second language, additional time may be provided

FAQs

What is enterprise architecture?

'Enterprise architecture' involves creating 'architectures' of IT infrastructures, including how they are put together and how different elements interact. This provides a clearer sense of perspective that organizations can use to align architectures with business goals.

This can be essential for supporting large-scale enterprise transformation, IT growth, and organization-wide change.

What is TOGAF?

TOGAF is a leading enterprise architecture framework. It provides a systematic approach for designing, building, and adapting enterprise architectures - one that has been successfully applied across countless organizations and industries around the world.

Who owns the TOGAF standard?

The Open Group works with customers and suppliers of technology products and services, and with consortia and other standards organizations to capture, clarify, and integrate current and emerging requirements, establish standards and policies, and share best practices.

What kind of organization is the TOGAF standard suitable for?

The TOGAF standard is used by organizations of virtually every size, sector and industry. Enterprise architecture is becoming a much more common practice for maximizing efficiency and managing complex business strategies, and this has only led to an increase in demand for TOGAF certified architects.

However, while any organization can use the TOGAF standard, it takes a certified architect to use it properly.

What does the TOGAF certification path look like?

Students begin with TOGAF Foundation (Level 1). Passing this allows them to proceed to the TOGAF Certified (Level 2) exam. There are no prerequisites for taking the TOGAF Business Architecture (BA) exam. The Essentials and Implementation courses can also be taken without passing an exam.

How much is a TOGAF certification worth?

According to Payscale, TOGAF-certified professionals such as enterprise, solutions, and technical architects can earn between $85,000 and $202,000 (or £39,000 and £202,000). TOGAF-certified architects can also find work in various industries all over the world.

In what countries is the TOGAF standard popular?

The TOGAF framework is popular all over the world. You can find certified professionals in over 130 countries, and TOGAF architects can find work almost anywhere.

That being said, there are certainly several regions where the TOGAF standard has more of a presence. The majority of TOGAF certifications are earned in the UK, USA, India, the Netherlands and Australia.

How can TOGAF benefit businesses?

The clarity offered by TOGAF helps businesses to pursue enterprise transformation, IT growth, and organization-wide change with optimized efficiency and focus.

It also helps users to ensure that their IT infrastructures are fully aligned with essential business goals.

What do I need to know about the TOGAF exams?

The TOGAF Foundation exam is closed-book, lasts 60 minutes, and features 40 questions. Students who do not have English as their native language can be allocated 30 minutes of extra time. The pass mark is 55%.

The TOGAF Certified exam has eight questions, lasts 90 minutes, and has a pass mark of 60%.

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• TOGAF® Business Architecture Level 1
  
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