Course Summary

The TOGAF Business Architecture Foundation course gives you the basic knowledge and understanding of the TOGAF Business Architecture concepts and techniques. The learning objectives at this level focus on knowledge and comprehension.

You will gain skills like:

• The concepts of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF Standard
• The key terminology of the TOGAF Standard
• An introduction to the Architecture Development Method (ADM) cycle
• The topic of Business Modeling and how it relates to Enterprise Architecture within a TOGAF context
• The concept of Business Capabilities and how they can be modeled
• Value Streams and value stream mapping
• Information Mapping
• Organization Mapping
• How to apply the TOGAF Business Scenario method
• How to apply Business Architecture techniques within the TOGAF Architecture Development method (ADM)

Module 1: Introduction and Concepts
• Enterprise
• Purpose of Enterprise Architecture
• Business Benefits of having an Enterprise Architecture
• Framework for Enterprise Architecture
• Architecture Domains
• ADM Phases
• Architecture Abstraction in Enterprise Architecture
• Architecture Principles
• Enterprise Continuum
• Architecture Repository
• The TOGAF® Content Framework and Enterprise Metamodel
• Architecture Capability
• Using the TOGAF® Standard with other Frameworks
• Risk Management
• Gap Analysis

Module 2: Definitions
• Various Definitions
• Understand Relevant Terminology

Module 3: Introduction to the ADM
• The TOGAF® ADM and its Phases
“Draft” and “Approved” Deliverables
Iteration and the ADM
• Governing the Creation, Development, and Maintenance of Enterprise Architecture
• How to Scope an Architecture?
• Architecture Alternatives, Concerns, and Trade-Off
• Purpose: Preliminary Phase
• Objectives: Preliminary Phase
• Purpose: Phase A
• How Iteration within the ADM Enables Concurrent Operation of Multiple ADM Phases?
• Purpose: Phases B

Module 4: Business Modeling
• Definition of Business Model
• Use-Case: Retail Business

Module 5: Business Capabilities
• Business Capability
• Defining a Business Capability
• Components of a Business Capability
• Business Capability Template
• Business Capability Map
• Capability Mapping
• Structuring the Business Capability Map
• Level One Capability Stratification
• Levelling
• Mapping Capabilities to Other Business Perspectives
• Heat Mapping
• Interpreting a Heat Map
• Relationship Mapping

Module 6: Value Streams
• Concept of Value
• Approaches to Value Analysis
• Value Chain
• Value Network
• Lean Value Stream
• What is a Value Stream?
• Using Value Streams in Business Architecture
• Key Principle of Value Streams
• Benefits of Value Streams and Value Stream Mapping
• Defining a Value Stream
• Decomposing a Value Stream
• Which should come First? Value Stream Map or Business Capability Model?
• Creating Value Streams: Guiding Principles

Module 7: Information Mapping
• Role of Information and Information Concepts
• What is Information Mapping?
• Information Map
• Benefits of Information Mapping
• Relationships of Information Maps to Business Architecture Concepts
• Business Capabilities and Information Concepts
• Relationship of Information Maps to Data Models
• Using Information Maps with the TOGAF® ADM
• Putting Information Maps into Practice

Module 8: Organisation Mapping
• What is Organisation Mapping?
• What is an Organisation Map?
• Organisation Unit Types and Levels
• Organisation Charts Vs Organisation Maps
• Differences in Terms of Purpose
• Impacts and Benefits of Organisation Mapping
• Relationship to Other Domains
• How Organisation Maps can be used with the TOGAF® ADM?

Module 9: Business Scenarios
• What is a TOGAF® Business Scenario?
• Business Scenario Workshops
• What does a TOGAF® Business Scenario Describe?
• TOGAF® Business Scenarios and the ADM
• Developing and Validating a TOGAF® Business Scenario
• Five Elements of a Business Scenario
• Steps of Each Phase
• Development Phases of a Business Scenario
• Phases of a Business Scenario

Module 10: Applying Business Architecture Techniques within the TOGAF® ADM
• Phase A: Architecture Vision
• Business Objectives and Process
• Business Modeling
• Organisation Maps
• Business Scenarios
• Phase B: Business Architecture
• Scoping the Work in Phase B
• Developing the Baseline Description
• Applying Business Architecture Concepts in Phase B: • Business Capabilities
• Applying Business Architecture Concepts in Phase B: • Value Streams
• Applying Business Architecture Concepts in Phase B: • Organisation Map
• Applying Business Architecture Concepts in Phase B: • Information Map
• Applying Business Architecture Concepts in Phase B: • Business Modeling
• Applying Business Architecture Concepts in Phase B: • Architecture Repository

There are no prerequisites to this course.

Examination Name: TOGAF Business Architecture Foundation Examination Type: Multiple-choice examination 40 questions/60 minutes Pass Mark: 24/40 (60%) Supervised: YES Open Book: NO Delivery Options: At your home or in your office using Pearson VUE OnVUE delivery. Pearson VUE test centers.

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Our comprehensive training package includes all the necessary materials and resources to facilitate a full learning experience. Enrollees will be provided with detailed course content, encompassing a wide array of topics to ensure a thorough understanding of the subject matter. Additionally, participants will receive a certificate of completion to recognize their dedication and hard work. It's important to note that while the course fee covers all training materials and experiences, the examination fee for certification is not included but can be purchased separately.

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