Overview
TOGAF® Certification Credentials are short, focused learning achievements designed to complement The Open Group’s broader certification programs. They typically require 3 hours or more of study and result in both a certificate and an Open Badge.
These credentials provide a flexible way for professionals to demonstrate knowledge in specific topic areas without completing a full certification level.
What Are Certification Credentials?
Certification credentials are intended to:
- Recognize targeted, topic‑specific learning
- Support continuous professional development
- Provide verifiable digital recognition through Open Badges
- Offer modular learning pathways that can expand over time
Initially, these credentials focus on knowledge‑based topics, with additional areas planned for future development.
Types of TOGAF Certification Credentials
1. Specialist Knowledge Credentials
These credentials validate focused expertise in specific areas of the TOGAF Body of Knowledge. Examples include:
- TOGAF Agile Specialist
- TOGAF Digital Specialist
- TOGAF EA Leader
- TOGAF Environmentally Sustainable Information Systems Specialist
- Integrating Risk and Security
2. Up‑to‑Date Knowledge Credentials
These credentials confirm that a practitioner’s knowledge is current with the latest updates to the TOGAF Standard.
- TOGAF Essentials 2018
How Credentials Differ From Full Certifications
While both credentials and full certifications are part of The Open Group’s professional development framework, they differ in several important ways:
Certification Credentials
- Cover small, focused learning units (typically 3+ hours)
- Award a certificate and an Open Badge issued through Credly
- Do not grant a full TOGAF certification level
- Are designed to supplement or update existing knowledge
- Can be earned individually and may later contribute to modular certification pathways
Full TOGAF Certifications
- Require broader, exam‑based assessment
- Lead to recognized certification levels (e.g., Foundation, Practitioner)
- Are not issued through Credly by default (badges are optional and require opt‑in)
- Represent comprehensive understanding of the TOGAF Standard
In short: credentials are smaller, targeted recognitions issued via Credly, while full certifications are exam‑driven and represent complete qualification levels.