Enterprise Architecture Training – Practitioner

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English

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Knowing TOGAF® is one thing—applying the framework correctly in complex architecture projects is another. At the Practitioner level, the focus is therefore on practical application: selecting architecture methods, applying ADM phases appropriately to the situation, and translating diverse requirements into viable enterprise architecture solutions.

Key Topics

  • Applying TOGAF® concepts to specific scenarios
  • Selecting and combining ADM techniques based on the situation
  • Aligning business, information system, and technology architectures
  • Evaluating and prioritizing stakeholder requirements
  • Taking architecture governance and capability management into account

Prerequisite
Knowledge of the TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation serves as the technical foundation.

Target Audience
Designed for enterprise architects, IT architects, solution architects, business architects, and those responsible for architecture processes and strategic IT projects.

This course focuses precisely on the skills that matter in day-to-day architecture work: not only understanding TOGAF®, but also applying it methodically and appropriately to real-world tasks.

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Course Content
  • Definition of Enterprise Architecture
  • Explanation of Architecture Governance
  • Understanding Architecture Security
  • Applying this knowledge to a practical scenario
  • Managing Agile Development Within the TOGAF® Framework
  • Managing Digital Business Within the TOGAF® Framework
  • Applying Iterations in the TOGAF® Method
  • Applying Knowledge Through Scenario-Based Exercises
  • ADM Phase A
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Architectural Views and Perspectives
  • Alternatives and Compromises
  • Practical Application Scenario
  • Learn about Phases B, C, and D of the ADM model.
  • Understand the inputs, outputs, steps, and procedures of each phase.
  • Identify security aspects related to each phase.
  • Apply this knowledge using a practical scenario.
  • Become familiar with the ADM phases E, F, and G.
  • Understand the inputs, outputs, steps, and procedures of each phase.
  • Identify safety aspects related to each phase.
  • Apply this knowledge using a practical scenario.
  • Handling Changes in Phase H of the ADM.
  • Managing requirements throughout the entire ADM process.
  • Applying the Requirements Management Phase.
  • Applying this knowledge in a practical scenario.
  • Business Scenarios
  • Migration Planning Techniques
  • Compliance Audits
  • Architecture Landscape
  • Explore the Architecture Repository.
  • Understand the enterprise metamodel.
  • Organize architectural content effectively.
  • Apply this knowledge in a practical scenario.
  • Exam Preparation Exercises
  • Real-world scenarios
  • Timed Practice Exam

Frequently Asked Questions

  • TOGAF® is particularly relevant for enterprise architecture, IT strategy, digital transformation, and complex change programs. Typical tasks include developing target architectures, evaluating existing structures, and planning transformation steps. The framework establishes a clear connection between business requirements, applications, data, technologies, and strategic corporate goals.
  • Practitioner-level knowledge is particularly well-suited for enterprise architects, solution architects, IT architects, business architects, and those responsible for transformation and architecture management. This knowledge is particularly relevant when preparing architecture decisions in a structured manner, engaging various stakeholders, or managing extensive changes. Even experienced project and IT managers benefit from a shared, methodical understanding of architecture.
  • A solid understanding of the fundamentals of TOGAF® is essential for the Practitioner level. You should already be familiar with the terminology, concepts, and basic structure of the TOGAF® Standard. This allows for a greater focus on application, analysis, and decision-making. Understanding the Architecture Development Method (ADM) is particularly important, as this process forms a central foundation for practical architecture work.
  • The Architecture Development Method structures the development and evolution of enterprise architectures. For example, it supports the definition of an architectural vision, the analysis of business, data, application, and technology architectures, and transformation planning. Companies use ADM to break down complex architecture projects into manageable phases and to systematically align decisions with requirements and business objectives.
  • In addition to ADM, stakeholder management, business scenarios, gap analysis, interoperability requirements, and various architectural techniques play an important role. They provide a structured foundation for evaluating requirements, identifying dependencies, and comparing options for action. These methods facilitate coordination between business, IT, management, and other involved departments, particularly in the case of large-scale transformations.
  • Architecture Building Blocks describe the necessary architectural components and their requirements, while Solution Building Blocks represent specific technical or organizational solutions. This distinction supports reusable and consistent architectural models. In practice, this approach allows target architectures to be structured, solution options to be compared, and requirements to be linked more precisely to applications, platforms, data structures, or infrastructure components.
  • In-depth knowledge of TOGAF® strengthens the skills needed for demanding roles in enterprise architecture, IT architecture, and transformation. Particularly valuable is the ability not only to be familiar with architecture methods, but also to apply them appropriately to specific situations and to provide clear, well-reasoned justifications for decisions. This creates a solid foundation for tasks involving strategic responsibility, complex IT landscapes, and the alignment of business and technology requirements.
  • A common mistake is the rigid application of the framework without adapting it to the organization, project size, or objectives. A pragmatic approach to tailoring has proven effective: methods, phases, and artifacts are selected to suit the specific architecture project. Equally important are early stakeholder management, clear responsibilities, and transparent architecture governance, so that architecture work does not become an isolated documentation process.
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