Overview
With the release of the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition, The Open Group made a deliberate decision not to name certifications “TOGAF 10 Foundation” or “TOGAF 10 Practitioner.” This approach ensures that certification names remain stable and meaningful even as the standard continues to evolve.
Why the Naming Is Decoupled from the Standard
The TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition:
- Is broad and modular, consisting of multiple documents
- Covers a wide range of topics, practices, and guidance
- Is designed to evolve independently of the certification program
If certifications were tied directly to the version number of the standard, they would:
- Require frequent renaming
- Provide only shallow coverage, given the breadth of the 10th Edition
- Fail to reflect the specific skills and competencies employers expect
How the Certification Program Is Structured Instead
Rather than a single “Foundation” or “Practitioner” certification for the entire standard, The Open Group created role‑ and skill‑based learning paths. These are built around defined learning outcomes drawn from the standard.
This structure allows:
- Deeper, more meaningful coverage of specific competencies
- Flexibility for learners to focus on relevant areas
- A modular approach, including shorter credentials for targeted skills
Current Certifications Based on the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition
TOGAF Certifications
These multi‑day learning paths lead to formal certification:
- TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation
- TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner
- TOGAF Business Architecture Foundation
TOGAF Certification Credentials
Shorter, focused credentials (typically 3+ hours of learning) covering specialist topics:
- Integrating Risk and Security in a TOGAF Enterprise Architecture
- TOGAF Framework: Digital Specialist
- TOGAF Framework: Agile Specialist
- TOGAF EA Leader
Summary
There is no “TOGAF 10 Foundation” or “TOGAF 10 Practitioner” because the 10th Edition is too broad for a single general certification. Instead, The Open Group provides targeted, competency‑based certifications and credentials that better reflect real‑world roles and skills.