TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Training Course in Pune

TOGAF® Certification Course FAQs

• What are the TOGAF certification course objectives?

  TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) certification is recognized worldwide as a vital requirement for enterprise architects. The Simplilearn TOGAF 9.2 training is designed to meet the Open Group’s requirements and help you pass the exam in the first attempt. You’ll learn the process-oriented approach for architecture development and how to apply your knowledge to provide strategic context to IT projects.

• What skills will you learn?

  By the end of this training you will learn:

  • The core concepts of TOGAF, such as the Architecture Development Method (ADM), Enterprise Continuum, Architecture Repository
  • Details of architecture governance, architecture views, viewpoints, stakeholders, and architecture building blocks
  • Guidelines for adapting the ADM Architecture, Maturity Models, and Architecture Skills Framework
  • How to get better ROI on IT assets by reducing complexity and speeding the business and IT decision cycle
  • Ways to get better visibility of the organization through a mapping of business information systems and technology domains
  • The step-by-step approach to transforming your IT organization with ease and in-depth clarity

• Who should take this TOGAF course in Pune?

  The TOGAF 9 certification in Pune is ideal for anyone looking to excel in an IT organization that values seamless information flow across and between enterprises. It is best suited for:

  • Enterprise Architecture Professionals
  • Business Architects
  • IT Architects
  • Individuals who require a deeper understanding of TOGAF 9

   

• What is the last date for registration to appear for TOGAF® Certification Exam?

  The examination date can be decided by the candidate, once he or she registers with Pearson VUE.

• What is the average salary for a Enterprise Architect in Pune?

   

  As per the survey conducted by Payscale, the Enterprise Architects have the capability of earning 26 lakhs per annum in Pune.

• What are the various Architect roles available in Pune?

  Professionals are eligible for the following Architect related roles in Pune:

  • Senior Solutions Architect
  • Technical Architect (IT)
  • Enterprise Architect-IT 
  • Principal Architect
  • Senior Software Architect
  • Solutions Architect 

• What are the top companies that offer Enterprise & Solution Architect jobs in Pune?

   

  Enterprise & Solution Architect professionals are in rising demand in various companies of Pune like Amdocs Inc., Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp, Infosys Limited, Tata Consultancy Services Limited, etc.

• How long does it take to get TOGAF® certification exam results?

  Usually you will receive notification of your pass or fail status within a few minutes of completing your exam in the form of a printed score report. In addition, you can obtain your score reports from within The Open Group Pearson VUE testing account. Occasionally, if a score report is unable to be printed, you will only receive the electronic copy. A result shown as “pending” indicates that Pearson VUE is still generating the score report, which may take a few hours.

• I have a TOGAF® 9 certification. How do I update my certification to the TOGAF®, 10th Edition?

  Individuals who hold the TOGAF 9 Certified qualification are able to add TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification via a bridging path recognizing their existing knowledge. This bridging path focuses on the new and expanded features of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition. 

• How do I register for a TOGAF® certification exam session on Simplilearn?

  Learners need to register on the Pearson VUE website with a TOGAF®F certification exam voucher provided by Simplilearn to schedule the exam.

• Do I need a background in IT to take this TOGAF course?

  TOGAF is a framework for enterprise architecture that provides an approach for designing, planning, implementing, and governing an enterprise information technology architecture. An IT background is not necessary to take the TOGAF certification exam. If you don't have an IT background, our training will help you understand the TOGAF course material better and simplify the journey towards being TOGAF certified.

• Will my TOGAF Enterprise Architecture certificate expire?

  TOGAF Enterprise Architecture certification based on TOGAF Standard,10th Edition is valid for lifetime and doesn't need any renewal.

• What if I fail the TOGAF certification exam?

  If you fail the TOGAF certification examination, you need to wait at least one month to retake the exam. 

• Who are the instructors for the live classroom training for TOGAF® certification course?

  All of our highly qualified trainers are TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certified based on TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition with more than 14 years of experience in implementing TOGAF® framework.

• What certification will I receive after completing the TOGAF® certification training?

  After successful completion of the TOGAF® training, you will be awarded the TOGAF® course completion certificate. Once you clear the exam you will then receive the TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation certification from The Open Group.

• Do you provide assistance for the exam booking process?

  Yes, we do help you in finding the nearest Pearson VUE test centers for your exam.

• How many questions are there in the TOGAF certification exam?

  TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 (Duration 60 minutes)
  40 multiple choice questions (Closed Book)
  Pass mark – 60%
  
  TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 2 (Duration 90 minutes)
  8 Scenario based questions (Open Book)
  Pass mark – 60%

• How does the TOGAF® online classroom training work?

  Online classroom training for TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture is conducted via live streaming by a TOGAF®-certified trainer with over 15 years of work experience. The class is attended by a global audience to enrich your learning experience. All the classes are conducted live and online. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We also provide recordings of each TOGAF® training session you attend for your future reference.

• Is this live TOGAF® training, or will I watch pre-recorded videos?

  All of the classes are conducted live online. They are interactive sessions that enable you to ask questions and participate in discussions during class time. We do, however, provide recordings of each TOGAF® training session you attend for your future reference.

• What tools do I need to attend the TOGAF® training sessions?

  • The tools you’ll need to attend TOGAF® training are:

    • Windows: Windows XP SP3 or higher

    • Mac: OSX 10.6 or higher

    • Internet speed: Preferably 512 Kbps or higher

    • Headset, speakers and microphone: You’ll need headphones or speakers to clearly hear the instructions, as well as a microphone to communicate with the trainer and your peers. You can use a headset with a built-in microphone, or a separate speaker-microphone arrangement.

• I’d like to learn more about this TOGAF® Certification training program. Who should I contact?

  To learn more about this TOGAF® Certification training program, contact us using the form on the right of any page on the Simplilearn website, or select the Live Chat link. Our customer service representatives can provide you with more details.

• Who are our faculties and how are they selected?

  All of our highly qualified trainers are TOGAF®-certified, with more than 15 years of experience in training and working in the IT domain. Each of them have gone through a rigorous selection process which includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo before they are certified to train for us. We also ensure that only those trainers with a high alumni rating continue to train for us.

• What is Global Teaching Assistance?

  Our teaching assistants are a dedicated team of subject matter experts to help you get certified in your first attempt. They engage students proactively to ensure the course path is being followed and help you enrich your learning experience, from class onboarding to project mentoring and job assistance. Teaching Assistance is available during business hours.

• What is covered under the 24/7 support promise?

  We offer 24/7 support through email, chat, and calls. We also have a dedicated team that provides on-demand assistance through our community forum. What’s more, you will have lifetime access to the community forum, even after completion of your course with us.

• Benefits of TOGAF Certification in Enterprise Architecture

  Listed here are some broad aspects of how TOGAF can benefit organizations.

  • Ease of Implementation
  • Ease of Use
  • Global Standard
  • Authentic
  • Procedural
  • Flexible
  • Versatility
  • Uses Tested Ideas – Open Systems Framework
  • Intelligent Procurement Specification
  • Popularity
  • No Dearth of Training
  • Freely Available Public Domain Material:
  • Frees Up Licensing Costs for Other Frameworks:
  • Up-To-Date Body of Knowledge
  • Open Systems Implementation
  • TOGAF for Organizational Improvement

  Why should I get TOGAF certified?
   
  For efficient utilization of the TOGAF framework, knowing how to beneficially implement TOGAF will prove profitable for organizations that wish to adopt this framework in its functioning, and TOGAF certified architects will continue to remain in high demand.

  1. A certmag.com survey ranks TOGAF in the ninth position among the top 20 highest paying certifications in 2015. This is not surprising considering such organizations as IBM, HP, Oracle, Deloitte, Capgemini, CISCO and other leading giants are implementing TOGAF® methodologies to transform their businesses, thereby increasing the job opportunities and the subsequent demands for TOGAF certified architects

   
  2.  Data from Indeed.com demonstrates why TOGAF is such a sought-after domain for certification by IT professionals

  From these figures, it is clear that:

  • TOGAF professionals stand a great chance at breaking the $100,000 per year barrier
  • Professionals with a TOGAF certification are among the highest-paid professionals in the IT industry

     
  
  

  3.  A TOGAF certification enables professionals to acquire specific knowledge about the standard framework and methods of enterprise architecture and helps validate their proven knowledge of the framework.
   
  4. The spectrum of skills that professionals can build and develop through TOGAF certification is also vast, and includes business skills comprising of business cases, processes, strategic planning, Enterprise Architecture skills comprising of modelling, system integration, applications, and role design, Project Management skills, certain legal knowledge into the data protection laws, contract law, procurement laws, etc., and also some of the generic skills such as leadership, team-building, and soft-skills.

   

• Why Should I Get TOGAF Certified?

  Organizations willing to adopt the TOGAF framework in its functioning are expected to be looking for TOGAF certified architects who are able to utilize and implement the framework effectively for their benefit.  
  1.  Data from Indeed.com demonstrates why TOGAF is such a sought-after domain for certification by IT professionals:
  From these figures, it is clear that:
  TOGAF professionals stand a great chance at breaking the $100,000\year barrier;
  Professionals with a TOGAF certification are among the highest-paid professionals in the IT industry.
  2. A certmag.com survey ranks TOGAF in the ninth position among the top 20 highest paying certifications in 2015. This is not surprising considering such organizations as IBM, HP, Oracle, Deloitte, Capgemini, Cisco, and other leading giants are implementing TOGAF® methodologies to transform their businesses, thereby increasing the job opportunities and the subsequent demands for TOGAF certified architects.
  3. The spectrum of skills that professionals can build and develop through TOGAF certification is also vast and includes: business skills comprising of business cases, processes, strategic planning, Enterprise Architecture skills comprising of modelling, system integration, applications and role design, Project Management skills, certain legal knowledge into the data protection laws, contract law, procurement laws, etc., and also some of the generic skills such as leadership, team-building and soft-skills.
  4.  A TOGAF certification enables professionals to acquire specific knowledge about the standard framework and methods of enterprise architecture and helps validate their proven knowledge of the framework.
   

• Till when can I purchase exam voucher from Simplilearn?

  Your exam voucher is included in the price of this course. However, you must book your exam within one year from the date you purchased this course. In case of any change of exam fee by the certification body within the one year, you will be liable to pay the difference of amount to Simplilearn. If you did not book the exam within one year from purchase, you will need to buy the voucher again as per the actual price.

• You offer a money back guarantee. How does it work?

  Terms and Conditions: 
  Simplilearn believes in our highly effective blended learning methodology and its ability to provide learners with the knowledge and confidence to pass the TOGAF® Foundation exam in the first attempt. If you do not pass the TOGAF® Foundation exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will offer a voucher (free of charge) to the students to retake the exam .

  To ensure your success, we strongly recommend that you take the exam within a week of the course completion date—or a maximum of 45 days from the completion of the online training. This way, the course materials will be fresh in your mind.

  TOGAF® Foundation Exam Attempts:

  Attempt	Time Frame	Result	Free Exam Retake
  First	Within 6 months (180 days) from enrollment date	Did Not Pass	Yes

  
  Exam Pass Guarantee:
  If you do not pass the exam on the first attempt, Simplilearn will offer you a voucher (free of charge) to retake the exam . You must submit a copy of your scorecard.  

  Terms and Conditions for qualifying:
  This Exam Pass Guarantee applies only to Simplilearn’s TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture instructor led learning. The guarantee is valid only for participants who have paid the entire enrollment fee.
  
  The guarantee becomes void if:

  • Participants do not take the TOGAF Foundation examination within 45 days of unlocking the certificate.
  • Participants do not maintain 100% attendance during the training sessions.
  • Participants fail to book their exam within 6 months from the date of enrollment 
  • Participants do not follow the instructions of the trainer and do not complete the exercises given during the training.
  • Participants do not submit the required documents to Simplilearn.
  • Participants failed to request a refund within 15 days of receiving their results 
     

• If I cancel my enrollment, will I get a refund?

  Yes, you can cancel your enrollment if necessary. We will refund the course price after deducting an administration fee. To learn more, please read our Refund Policy.