Overview
TOGAF Combined exams include both Part 1 and Part 2 in a single session. These exams are designed to award the higher‑level certification only (e.g., TOGAF 9 Certified, TOGAF EA Practitioner). This article explains what happens if you pass one part but fail the other, and whether any certification is awarded.
Does Passing Part 1 Only Qualify Me for Foundation‑Level Certification?
No.
For any TOGAF Combined exam, no certification is awarded unless you pass both Part 1 and Part 2 within the required exam structure.
Combined exams are intended to grant the full certification level only, not the Foundation‑level credential.
What Happens If I Fail One Part?
If you fail either section of a Combined exam:
- No certification is issued, even if you passed one of the parts
- You do not receive a Foundation‑level certification for passing Part 1 alone
- You only need to retake the single‑part exam corresponding to the section you failed
There is no need to retake the entire Combined exam.
How to Complete Your Certification
To achieve the full certification level:
- Retake the standalone Part 1 or Part 2 exam, depending on which part you failed
- Once The Open Group receives a passing result for the missing part, it will be combined with your earlier passing score
- Your certification will then be updated to the appropriate full level (e.g., TOGAF 9 Certified, TOGAF EA Practitioner)
Summary
- Passing only Part 1 of a Combined exam does not grant Foundation‑level certification
- Combined exams award full certification only when both parts are passed
- If you fail one part, retake only the corresponding single‑part exam
- The Open Group will merge your results once both parts are passed