TOGAF® 9 Foundation
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TOGAF 9 Foundation validates baseline knowledge of the TOGAF Standard, including key terminology and the structure of the Architecture Development Method (ADM).
Last updated: 2026-02-15
What it covers
- TOGAF concepts and terminology
- Architecture Development Method (ADM) phases (high level)
- ADM guidelines and techniques
- Architecture governance basics
- Enterprise continuum and reference models (overview)
Quick snapshot
Price$400
Time Commitment30–60 hours
Recertification IntervalVaries
PrerequisitesNone
Difficulty3
Job Demand2
Self Employment3
Remote Roles7
Typical Salary (US): $95,000–$180,000
Steps to get certified
- Review the TOGAF 9 syllabus and learning objectives
- Study the ADM phases and key terms
- Take practice questions
- Book the TOGAF 9 Part 1 exam via The Open Group/Pearson VUE
- Pass the exam to earn Foundation
Free study resources
- TOGAF 9 standard and guides (official site)
- Practice exams (community-created)
- YouTube: TOGAF 9 Foundation playlists
- Study notes and flashcards
Communities & discussion
- LinkedIn: TOGAF / enterprise architecture groups
- Reddit: enterprise architecture discussions
- Architecture forums and communities
- Local architecture meetups
Example jobs with this cert
- Junior Enterprise Architect
- Business/IT Analyst (Architecture)
- Solution Architecture Associate
- IT Strategy Analyst
- Architecture Coordinator