Introduction to Enterprise Architecture and Overview of TOGAF

Enterprise Architecture is not a theory. It is a structured approach to designing and governing complex IT ecosystems. This course starts with the fundamentals of architecture thinking, then moves into TOGAF ADM phases, governance models, architecture repositories, and enterprise transformation planning.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of IT concepts
• Interest in enterprise systems and business strategy
• No prior architecture experience required

What Will You Learn

• Understand what Enterprise Architecture is and why organizations use it.
• Define the role and responsibilities of an Enterprise Architect.
• Identify key architecture domains: Business, Data, Application, and Technology.
• Explain the structure and purpose of the TOGAF framework.
• Describe the Architecture Development Method (ADM) at a foundational level.
• Understand the architecture lifecycle and iterative development approach.
• Recognize basic stakeholder management principles.
• Explain the purpose of architecture governance.
• Interpret basic architecture documentation.
• Understand the concept of an enterprise roadmap.
• Get introduced to the architecture repository and its purpose.