Who can take it
TOGAF 9 Foundation Eligibility
Whether you can sit the TOGAF 9 Foundation certification exam: prerequisites, who the exam is for, and the skills it assesses.
- 2 prerequisites
- associate level
- 4 skills
Prerequisites and requirements
Published requirements for this certification.
- No formal prerequisites
- Basic understanding of IT infrastructure recommended
Who this exam is for
Skills assessed
What the exam actually tests, beyond the domain names.
The domains you will be assessed on
Eligibility is not only about paperwork. These are the areas you have to actually know.
| Domain | Weight | Topic count |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Continuum | 15% | 4 |
| TOGAF Reference Model | 10% | 2 |
| Architecture Content Framework | 25% | 4 |
| Architecture Development Method (ADM) | 35% | 6 |
| Architecture Governance, Views, and Building Blocks | 15% | 4 |
How demanding this exam is
Our focus for this certification: The focus is on terminological accuracy and understanding the sequence of the ADM. Expect questions regarding the purpose of specific phases and the relationship between different architectural artifacts.
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Frequently asked questions
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