TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Course

Course Introduction

This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the TOGAF framework for Enterprise Architecture. The program covers the principles, structure, and methodology of TOGAF, with a strong focus on the Architecture Development Method (ADM). Participants will learn how to design, plan, manage, and govern enterprise architectures to support digital transformation and organizational strategy.

Course Objectives

• Understand the core concepts and structure of the TOGAF framework.
• Apply the Architecture Development Method (ADM) and its phases.
• Develop Business, Data, Application, and Technology Architectures.
• Identify key roles, responsibilities, and governance models in enterprise architecture.
• Use TOGAF tools, techniques, and best practices for real-world implementation.
• Align IT strategies with business goals and manage organizational change effectively.

Day 1: Introduction to Enterprise Architecture & TOGAF Framework

• What is Enterprise Architecture (EA)?
• Benefits of EA for modern organizations
• Overview of TOGAF structure and components
• Key terminology and concepts
• Overview of the Architecture Development Method (ADM)
• Stakeholders and architecture views
• Introduction to the Enterprise Continuum and Repository

Day 2: ADM Phases – Preliminary & Architecture Vision

• ADM cycle overview
• Preliminary Phase: Establishing EA capability
• Architecture Vision Phase: Defining scope and expectations
• Business case development
• Architecture principles and high-level requirements
• Stakeholder management techniques
• TOGAF views, viewpoints, and building blocks

Day 3: Business, Data & Application Architectures

• Business Architecture
  • Business modeling
  • Organizational mapping
  • Business process architecture
• Data Architecture
  • Data entities and data flows
  • Data governance
• Application Architecture
  • Application portfolio mapping
  • Integration and interoperability
• Techniques and artifacts for each architecture domain

Day 4: Technology Architecture & ADM Phases (D–H)

• Technology Architecture
  • Infrastructure design
  • Cloud, networks, and platforms
• ADM Phases D–H
  • Opportunities & Solutions
  • Migration Planning
  • Implementation Governance
  • Architecture Change Management
• Architecture roadmap development
• Risk management and gap analysis

Day 5: Architecture Governance, Tools & Practical Workshop

• Architecture governance frameworks
• Compliance and quality management
• Using TOGAF tools, templates, and deliverables
• Capability-based planning
• Best practices for EA implementation
• Real-world case studies
• Group workshop: Creating a mini architecture vision + roadmap
• Final review + Q&A