TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Training – Practitioner Bridge

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This intensive 2-day (2×8 hours) officially accredited course, approved by The Open Group, is designed exclusively for professionals who already hold the TOGAF® 9 Certified credential and wish to update their qualification to the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition at the Practitioner level.

The program provides a focused, accelerated path to learn the updates in TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition, deepen practical application skills, and prepare for the Practitioner (Part 2) exam. The course fee includes the official exam voucher.

The objectives and benefits of the training

Why is achieving the TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture – Practitioner Bridge level valuable?

The TOGAF® Standard is an internationally recognized enterprise architecture framework that helps align business, IT, and technology goals through a structured, system-level approach.

Further information about the TOGAF® Standard »

The Bridge course enables TOGAF® 9 Certified professionals to bring their certification up to date, gain a clear understanding of the latest standard changes, and apply the enhanced methodology in practice.

Key benefits include:

  • Understanding the new structure and content updates in TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition,
  • Confidently applying the full ADM lifecycle,
  • Managing stakeholder needs and expectations,
  • Creating roadmaps, capability plans, and gap analyses,
  • Applying change management and requirements management practices.

Skills and Competencies Gained

Upon completion, participants will be able to:

  • Apply the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition effectively in real-world projects,
  • Use all ADM phases with confidence,
  • Identify, engage, and communicate with stakeholders,
  • Develop business, data, application, and technology architectures,
  • Create implementation plans and roadmaps,
  • Manage architectural changes and ensure long-term sustainability,
  • Apply supporting techniques such as risk management, gap analysis, and capability planning.

Who Should Attend

The TOGAF® Practitioner Bridge course is intended only for professionals who:

  • Already hold the TOGAF® 9 Certified credential, and
  • Wish to update their certification to the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition at the Practitioner level.

No other qualifications or professional experience alone are sufficient for participation.

 

Detailed course content

  • 0. Introduction

    Overview of the course objectives, structure, and exam requirements. Introduction to the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition structure, the specific features of the Bridge program, and how it fits into the certification portfolio.

  • 1. What’s New in TOGAF® 10

    Key changes from TOGAF® 9: modular structure, expanded content, new application guidance, updated terminology, and extended application possibilities.

  • 2. Enterprise Architecture Context

    The strategic role of EA, aligning business and IT goals, prerequisites for adoption, governance and compliance considerations, and demonstrating the value of architecture.

  • 3. The Role of the EA Practitioner

    Competencies and responsibilities of the practicing enterprise architect, operating models in agile and digital environments, and the role’s relationship to other business and technology functions.

  • 4. Applying Core Concepts

    Practical application of the Architecture Content Framework, Enterprise Continuum, Architecture Repository, and architecture principles in different organizational contexts.

  • 5. Stakeholder Management

    Identifying and analyzing stakeholders, managing viewpoints, and developing communication strategies. Creating communication plans and integrating them into the ADM process.

  • 6. Architecture Vision (Phase A)

    Initiating the project, defining objectives and scope, developing the architecture vision, using business scenarios, and gaining stakeholder support.

  • 7. Architecture Development (Phases B–D)

    Developing business, data, application, and technology architectures, modeling techniques, capability-based planning, and iterative development approaches.

  • 8. Implementing and Managing Change (Phases E–F, H)

    Creating implementation plans, roadmaps, and work packages, migration approaches, transition architectures, change management, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

  • 9. Requirements Management and Supporting the ADM

    Tracking, prioritizing, and adapting requirements to change. Complementary methods and tools: risk management, gap analysis, capability planning, architecture governance, and content reuse.

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