How to land a great job after earning a TOGAF® certification

Whether you're looking to develop your skills as an enterprise architect within your organisation, or whether you're looking to expand your job and consulting opportunities, earning a TOGAF® certification can be beneficial.

But what is it exactly? And how do you obtain one? We share insights.

What is a TOGAF certification?

A TOGAF certification validates an individual's knowledge and expertise in enterprise architecture using The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF). The certification program is designed to ensure that professionals have a solid understanding of TOGAF concepts, principles, and methodologies. There are different levels of TOGAF certification, each indicating a different level of expertise:

1. TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation: This level certifies that the individual understands the key concepts and terminology used in TOGAF. It provides a general understanding of the framework and its core principles. It is achieved by passing the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 exam after completing TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation Training.

2. TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner: This is the next level of certification and is achieved by passing the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 2 exam after completing TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner training. Additionally, individuals who have passed this exam and satisfactorily attended and completed our training course are eligible for an Applied Practitioner badge from The Open Group. TOGAF EA Practitioners have a deeper understanding of the framework, including its application and analysis in different scenarios.
   

For organisations, having TOGAF-certified professionals onboard can benefit the development of their technology.

• Leads to more efficient IT operations

• Cuts down software development, support and maintenance costs

• Makes it easier to upgrade systems components

• Stronger capability to address enterprise-wide issues like security

• Increased application portability
  

Why get a TOGAF certification in NZ?

Earning a TOGAF certification verifies that you can speak the common language of enterprise. It could offers benefits that include increased opportunities for projects, jobs and consultancies. Here's a more detailed breakdown of the career benefits that can come along with earning a TOGAF certification:

• Enhanced Employability: TOGAF business architecture certification is globally recognised and respected. Having this certification on your resume makes you more attractive to employers, especially those looking for professionals with expertise in enterprise architecture.

• Job Opportunities: Many organisations, especially large enterprises and government agencies, specifically look for TOGAF-certified professionals when hiring for roles related to enterprise architecture, IT strategy, and IT management. A quick search on SEEK shows that TOGAF certification is required of roles like Head of Enterprise System, Enterprise Architect, Solution Architect, and Domain Architect. Earning a TOGAF certification opens up job opportunities in a variety of industries.

• Higher Pay: Certified professionals often command higher salaries than their non-certified counterparts. Employers are willing to pay a premium for individuals who have proven their expertise by obtaining certifications like TOGAF.

• Career Advancement: TOGAF certification demonstrates your knowledge and skills in enterprise architecture. This expertise can pave the way for career advancement opportunities within your current organisation. You may be considered for roles such as Enterprise Architect, IT Director, or Chief Information Officer (CIO).

• Promotion: If you are already working in the IT or enterprise architecture field, earning a TOGAF certification can make you a strong candidate for promotion. It showcases your commitment to professional development and can set you apart from colleagues who do not have the certification.

• Consulting Opportunities: Certified TOGAF professionals are often sought after for consulting roles. Companies that provide IT consulting services look for experts who can guide clients in implementing effective enterprise architectures. TOGAF certification can open doors to lucrative consulting opportunities.

• Global Recognition: TOGAF certification is a visible trust mark, recognised and valued globally. If you are considering working in different countries or for multinational corporations, having a TOGAF certificate can be a significant advantage.

• Skill Diversification: TOGAF certification equips you with a broad set of skills related to enterprise architecture, including strategic planning, business analysis, and IT governance. These skills are valuable and transferrable across various roles and industries.
  

Earning a TOGAF Enterprise Architecture certification can enhance employability and consulting opportunities. It's an investment in your professional development that can yield substantial returns in terms of career growth and opportunities. You'll be able to showcase your suitability for jobs related to Enterprise Architecture.

How do you get a TOGAF certification?

If you're wondering how to get a TOGAF Enterprise Architecture certification, you can book and sit a TOGAF course through EA Learning and Lumify Work. Classes run for 2 to 4 days.

EA Learning provides industry-leading training and certifications to Business & IT Architects and Transformation professionals, focusing on skills highly sought by organisations globally. EA Learning is a leading TOGAF certification provider and one of the premier providers of Business Architecture Training globally. The TOGAF courses offered by Lumify Work are delivered by EA Learning and accredited by The Open Group. Lumify Work promotes the courses for EA Learning.

• TOGAF EA - Foundation and Practitioner (Virtual) - Access the latest TOGAF certification course content. Learn the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition to develop transformative enterprises that are purpose driven, people led, adaptive, and resilient. Throughout the course, students also work in cohorts on a case study to learn how to apply TOGAF EA concepts in real-world situations.

• TOGAF EA - Practitioner Bridge (Virtual) - Update your TOGAF Standard, 9th Edition credential to the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification. Gain a comprehensive understanding of modern architecture, as included in the latest release of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition. By completing the two-day, fully accredited TOGAF EA - Practitioner Bridge course with EA Learning, you will benefit from the quantum leap The Open Group has made with the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition and fast track recognition of your existing investment.
  

Ask your Lumify Work account manager about a TOGAF course today. You can also reach out to us through email at [email protected] or call 0800 835 835 to get more information on Enterprise Architecture training.