| Role | Key Benefits of Certification | How the Certification Supports the Role |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Architect (Aspiring or Practicing) | • Shared language with TOGAF practitioners • Understanding of the ADM and EA concepts | • Strengthens ability to participate in architecture workstreams • Provides the foundation needed to progress to Practitioner level |
| Solution Architect | • Awareness of the TOGAF approach and terminology • Understanding of architecture content and governance | • Improves alignment with enterprise‑level architecture direction • Helps interpret and contribute to ADM‑produced artifacts |
| Business Architect | • Understanding of EA concepts and the ADM cycle • Familiarity with TOGAF terminology and structure | • Enhances collaboration with Enterprise Architects • Supports integration of Business Architecture into broader EA efforts |
| Business Analyst | • Knowledge of EA concepts, terminology, and modeling techniques • Understanding of how business needs flow into architecture | • Improves requirements alignment with architecture deliverables • Strengthens ability to work with architecture teams and stakeholders |
| Project / Program Manager | • Understanding of architecture governance and ADM phases • Awareness of how architecture supports delivery | • Helps manage architecture‑dependent initiatives more effectively • Supports planning, scoping, and risk management using EA insights |
| Product Manager / Service Owner | • Insight into EA concepts, value, and structure • Understanding of how architecture supports digital enterprise delivery | • Improves alignment between product strategy and enterprise direction • Helps interpret capability, value stream, and architecture artifacts |
| IT Manager / Technology Leader | • Understanding of EA’s role in digital transformation • Awareness of governance and architecture content | • Supports informed decision‑making and prioritization • Helps leaders guide teams working within TOGAF aligned environments |
| Professionals Beginning Their EA Journey | • Foundational knowledge of the TOGAF approach and EA concepts • Prerequisite for Practitioner‑level certification | • Establishes a structured entry point into Enterprise Architecture • Builds confidence and credibility in architecture‑related roles |
| Consultants / Advisors | • Shared language with clients using the TOGAF Standard • Understanding of ADM, governance, and architecture artifacts | • Enables more effective engagement with EA‑driven organizations • Supports advisory work aligned to industry‑recognized standards |