TOGAF® Certification Process

Accreditation Body

TOGAF® was initiated in the early 1990s as a methodology to develop the technical architecture and then developed by The Open Group into an extensive architecture framework. The first version of TOGAF® was presented in 1995.

The TOGAF® certification is available in two levels: Foundation (Part 1) and Certified (Part 2). However, The Open Group defines different learning paths to obtain these certifications.

Eligibility Criteria

There is no eligibility criterion for the TOGAF® Foundation exam. All aspiring candidates are eligible and can take the examination.

For the TOGAF® EA Certified exam, candidates must be certified by the TOGAF® EA Foundation or have a passing score for the TOGAF® EA Foundation exam from the ATC provider from which they are taking the Part 2 examination.

Enrollment Options for Taking up the Examination

The first step in the certification process is to choose the level you need to take, either Foundation or Certified. Then, the method of study, i.e., attending a training course or self-study for the examination, is to be decided.

Candidates must enroll in an accredited training institute when attending a training course. A list of all the TOGAF® Training Courses from various institutes is available.

All the accredited training course providers include the course examination fee as a part of their training or provide a voucher to attend a public test center.Few accredited trainers are permitted to distribute the official course materials of the TOGAF® Standard.

Candidates who wish to self-study must first register to take the exam. Prometric's website offers online registration.

While registering, mentioning a valid email address and name is important. The Open Group will use these credentials to contact candidates and provide information on how to complete certification after taking the examination.

Exam Preparation

As mentioned earlier, candidates can prepare by themselves or attend training at an accredited institute.

Candidates who have registered with the authorized centers and are looking to prepare independently can benefit from the study material available on The Open Group website. It is available for online reading here and in The Open Group Bookstore.

However, most candidates prefer enrolling in a training course with accredited institutes like Simplilearn. Apart from rendering training, these institutes also include in their course material, examination fee either on site or a voucher will be given to attend a test center.

Examination Structure

The TOGAF® certification is achieved only after passing the respective examinations.

Part 1 [Pass marks 55%]

- 40 Questions (Multiple choice)
- Each correct answer scores one point
- Minimum 22 points should be obtained. 

Part 2 [Pass marks 60%]

- 8 questions based on complex scenarios with gradient scoring
- Correct answer scores 5 points, second best answer scores 3 points, and third best scores 1 point.
- Open book*

* Hard copy or PDF of the applicable text book is provided by the test center.

Combined Part 1 & Part 2

- Two sections with pass marks similar to separate exams (Part 1: 55%, Part 2: 60%)
- Passing each section is mandatory to achieve certification

Study materials are available on The Open Group website, and the TOGAF® book can also be purchased there.

Re-taking Examination

If the candidates fail to clear any of the above examinations, they must take a re-test after one month of their previous attempt. So, if the candidate fails the part 1 examination, he must wait a month before taking the re-exam. The result will be considered void if any examination is taken before a month.

Completing Certification Process

Once the candidate has appeared for the examination, his result is sent from the Prometric center to The Open Group. The Open Group typically sends an email (typically within 6 days) with information on logging in to the web certification system to complete the certification.

If the email is not received, candidates can write to - togaf-cert-admin@opengroup.org. Once the entire certification process is completed, candidates can give permission to show their details in the Certification register, which is available at The Open Group website. The TOGAF® certification is valid for life and doesn’t need any renewal.

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