| Purpose & Focus | Knowledge and comprehension of EA concepts and the TOGAF Standard. | Application and analysis of the TOGAF Standard in real architecture work. |
| Understanding of Enterprise Architecture | Understands basic EA concepts, value, and terminology. | Applies EA concepts to develop, sustain, and transform architectures. |
| TOGAF Standard Knowledge | Familiar with structure, terminology, and key components. | Uses the TOGAF Standard to guide architecture development and change. |
| Architecture Development Method (ADM) | Understands ADM phases and objectives at a conceptual level. | Implements ADM phases B–G, tailors the ADM, and applies iteration and partitioning. |
| Architecture Techniques | Aware of techniques that support the ADM (e.g., gap analysis, stakeholder management). | Applies TOGAF techniques directly to architecture tasks and decision‑making. |
| Architecture Vision | Understands the purpose of the Architecture Vision phase. | Implements the Architecture Vision phase using applicable techniques. |
| Developing Architectures (ADM B–D) | Understands what Business, Information Systems, and Technology Architectures are. | Develops these architectures using TOGAF methods and supporting techniques. |
| Implementing Architectures (ADM E–G) | Understands the purpose of implementation phases. | Applies migration planning, governance, and implementation techniques. |
| Architecture Change Management | Understands the concept of maintaining the Architecture Landscape. | Applies change management practices to sustain and evolve architecture. |
| Requirements Management | Understands the role of requirements in the ADM. | Manages architecture requirements throughout the ADM cycle. |
| Architecture Content Framework | Understands the types of artifacts and deliverables. | Creates, interprets, and uses architecture artifacts and building blocks. |
| Architecture Governance | Understands governance concepts and their purpose. | Applies governance practices to ensure architecture integrity and compliance. |
| Use of The Open Group Library | Aware that the library provides guidance and reference materials. | Uses the library to support architecture development and decision‑making. |
| Context of the Practitioner Role | Understands the general context of EA work. | Operates effectively within the practitioner context, including constraints and stakeholder environments. |
| Application in Agile & Digital Enterprises | Understands how TOGAF relates to Agile and digital contexts. | Applies TOGAF in Agile environments and digital transformation scenarios. |
| Certification Outcome | Demonstrates foundational knowledge; prerequisite for Practitioner. | Demonstrates ability to analyze and apply the TOGAF Standard; eligible for Applied badge (with Learning Studies). |
