TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Exam Guide

A comprehensive 6-week study plan for TOGAF 10 Foundation and Practitioner certification exams.

Exam Information

60 minutes (Foundation OGEA-101) / 90 minutes (Practitioner)

Duration

40 questions (Foundation) / 8 scenarios (Practitioner)

Questions

60% (Foundation OGEA-101), 60% (Practitioner)

Passing Score

$350 USD (both exams)

Exam Cost

Recommended Study Plan

Week 1

TOGAF Fundamentals

Foundation Level

8-10 hours

Introduction to TOGAF and Enterprise Architecture
Basic concepts and architecture terminology
TOGAF framework structure and components
Benefits and value of TOGAF

Recommended Resources:

TOGAF Standard

Introduction Videos

Week 2

Architecture Development Method (ADM)

Foundation Level

10-12 hours

ADM overview and cycle
Preliminary Phase and Phase A
Phases B, C, D (Architecture Development)
Phases E, F, G, H (Implementation)

Recommended Resources:

TOGAF Standard Part II

ADM Practice

Week 3

Enterprise Continuum & Repository

Foundation Level

8-10 hours

Enterprise Continuum concepts
Architecture Repository structure
Reference models and building blocks
Architecture governance framework

Recommended Resources:

TOGAF Standard Part III-IV

Week 4

Foundation Exam Preparation

Foundation Level

10-12 hours

Review all Foundation topics
Practice questions and mock exams
Identify and strengthen weak areas
Exam strategy and techniques

Recommended Resources:

Practice Exams

Flashcards

Week 5

Practitioner - Scenario Analysis

Practitioner Level

12-15 hours

Complex scenario analysis techniques
Stakeholder management and mapping
Gap analysis and migration planning
Applying ADM to real-world situations

Recommended Resources:

Case Studies

Scenario Practice

Week 6

Practitioner Exam Preparation

Practitioner Level

10-12 hours

Practice complex scenarios
Timed scenario analysis
Review case studies thoroughly
Final preparation and review

Recommended Resources:

Practitioner Practice Exams

Exam Tips & Strategies

Master the ADM

The Architecture Development Method is central to TOGAF. Know each phase's purpose, inputs, outputs, and steps.

Foundation Before Practitioner

You must pass Foundation before taking Practitioner. Allow 1-2 weeks between exams to prepare for the next level.

Practice Scenarios

For Practitioner, practice analyzing complex business scenarios. Time yourself and practice systematic analysis.

Know the Terminology

TOGAF has specific terminology. Learn exact definitions as Foundation exam tests precise knowledge.

Key Topics to Master

ADM phases and iterations

Enterprise Continuum

Architecture Repository

Architecture Governance

Building Blocks

Stakeholder management

Requirements Management

Gap Analysis

Migration Planning

Architecture Vision

Business Architecture

Information Systems Architecture

Technology Architecture

Implementation Governance

For the most up-to-date exam information, visit the official exam guide.

View Official Exam Guide

Recommended Study Plan

Week 1

TOGAF Fundamentals

Foundation Level

8-10 hours

Introduction to TOGAF and Enterprise Architecture
Basic concepts and architecture terminology
TOGAF framework structure and components
Benefits and value of TOGAF

Recommended Resources:

TOGAF Standard

Introduction Videos

Week 2

Architecture Development Method (ADM)

Foundation Level

10-12 hours

ADM overview and cycle
Preliminary Phase and Phase A
Phases B, C, D (Architecture Development)
Phases E, F, G, H (Implementation)

Recommended Resources:

TOGAF Standard Part II

ADM Practice

Week 3

Enterprise Continuum & Repository

Foundation Level

8-10 hours

Enterprise Continuum concepts
Architecture Repository structure
Reference models and building blocks
Architecture governance framework

Recommended Resources:

TOGAF Standard Part III-IV

Week 4

Foundation Exam Preparation

Foundation Level

10-12 hours

Review all Foundation topics
Practice questions and mock exams
Identify and strengthen weak areas
Exam strategy and techniques

Recommended Resources:

Practice Exams

Flashcards

Week 5

Practitioner - Scenario Analysis

Practitioner Level

12-15 hours

Complex scenario analysis techniques
Stakeholder management and mapping
Gap analysis and migration planning
Applying ADM to real-world situations

Recommended Resources:

Case Studies

Scenario Practice

Week 6

Practitioner Exam Preparation

Practitioner Level

10-12 hours

Practice complex scenarios
Timed scenario analysis
Review case studies thoroughly
Final preparation and review

Recommended Resources:

Practitioner Practice Exams

Exam Tips & Strategies

Master the ADM

The Architecture Development Method is central to TOGAF. Know each phase's purpose, inputs, outputs, and steps.

Foundation Before Practitioner

You must pass Foundation before taking Practitioner. Allow 1-2 weeks between exams to prepare for the next level.

Practice Scenarios

For Practitioner, practice analyzing complex business scenarios. Time yourself and practice systematic analysis.

Know the Terminology

TOGAF has specific terminology. Learn exact definitions as Foundation exam tests precise knowledge.

Key Topics to Master

ADM phases and iterations

Enterprise Continuum

Architecture Repository

Architecture Governance

Building Blocks

Stakeholder management

Requirements Management

Gap Analysis

Migration Planning

Architecture Vision

Business Architecture

Information Systems Architecture

Technology Architecture

Implementation Governance