TOGAF Practitioner study guide · 2026

The 8 TOGAF Practitioner domains, explained

8 areas and 68 learning outcomes. The Open Group does not publish weights for these areas, so each gets equal space here. Each guide explains what the area covers, how it is assessed and where candidates slip.

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Questions
8 scenario-based complex multiple-choice questions, gradient scored (5, 3, 1 or 0 points; 40 points maximum)
Time
90 minutes, open book (electronic TOGAF Body of Knowledge provided in the exam)
Passing score
60% (24 of 40 points)
Outline
TOGAF Certification Program Conformance Requirements X2202 v4.0 (April 2022), Level 2 Syllabus, with the current OGEA-102 exam plan (TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition)

Exam blueprint

The Open Group does not publish weights, so every area is drawn the same size.

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5
  6. 6
  7. 7
  8. 8
  1. 1 The Context for Enterprise Architecture
  2. 2 Stakeholder Management
  3. 3 Phase A: The Starting Point
  4. 4 Architecture Development
  5. 5 Implementing the Architecture
  6. 6 Architecture Change Management
  7. 7 Requirements Management
  8. 8 Supporting the ADM Work

All 8 domains

68 official learning outcomes 45–59 hrs suggested study

  1. Domain 01

    The Context for Enterprise Architecture

    The operating context every OGEA-102 scenario assumes: why EA exists, what a working Architecture Capability looks like, how governance and compliance keep it honest, and how security, agility and uncertainty shape the work.

    Inside this domain

    • Explain why guiding effective change is the purpose of Enterprise Architecture
    • Explain what an Enterprise Architecture looks like
    • Explain what an Architecture Capability is
    • Explain the role of Architecture Governance and of the Enterprise Architect
    • and 7 more learning outcomes

    Watch for Big up-front design

    Learning outcomes
    11
    Questions est.
    ~1 of 8 (often blended) scenario questions
    Study time est.
    6–8 hrs
  2. Domain 02

    Stakeholder Management

    Applying-level skills tested through scenarios: find the right stakeholders, understand their concerns, show them the right views, keep them engaged as requirements change, and make trade-offs visible instead of hidden.

    Inside this domain

    • Apply stakeholder management: identify stakeholders, their concerns, views and communication needs
    • Explain how to use architecture views
    • Apply stakeholder engagement and requirements management
    • Apply trade-offs in architecture development

    Watch for One deck for all

    Learning outcomes
    4
    Questions est.
    ~1 of 8 scenario questions
    Study time est.
    4–6 hrs
  3. Domain 03

    Phase A: The Starting Point

    How to start an architecture engagement well: gather the right inputs, set scope and constraints, confirm goals and principles, cover security early, and secure approval of the Statement of Architecture Work.

    Inside this domain

    • Apply the information needed to start the Architecture Vision phase
    • Apply Phase A: scope, stakeholders, goals and constraints
    • Describe a sufficient security-specific architecture design for Phase A
    • Apply the outputs needed to proceed from Phase A

    Watch for Model first

    Learning outcomes
    4
    Questions est.
    ~1 of 8 scenario questions
    Study time est.
    5–7 hrs
  4. Domain 04

    Architecture Development

    The core design phases of the ADM applied to scenarios: the common steps in Phases B, C and D, risk and security, business principles and drivers, and the inputs and outputs of Business, Information Systems and Technology Architecture work.

    Inside this domain

    • Understand the steps applicable to all phases of architecture development
    • Understand risk and security considerations in architecture development
    • Apply the information needed to develop business principles, goals and drivers
    • Apply Phase B: Business Architecture
    • and 5 more learning outcomes

    Watch for Full baseline first

    Learning outcomes
    9
    Questions est.
    ~1–2 of 8 scenario questions
    Study time est.
    8–10 hrs
  5. Domain 05

    Implementing the Architecture

    Turning an agreed architecture into change: Phase E opportunities and solutions, Phase F migration planning, and Phase G Implementation Governance, with the risk, value and contract decisions scenarios test.

    Inside this domain

    • Understand risk and security considerations for Phases E, F and G
    • Describe the steps to create the Implementation and Migration Strategy
    • Apply the three basic approaches to implementation
    • Apply identifying and grouping work packages
    • and 11 more learning outcomes

    Watch for Big bang for speed

    Learning outcomes
    15
    Questions est.
    ~1–2 of 8 scenario questions
    Study time est.
    8–10 hrs
  6. Domain 06

    Architecture Change Management

    Phase H keeps the architecture useful after delivery: spotting change triggers, monitoring value and risk, deciding whether a change is a simple update or needs a new ADM cycle, and producing the right outputs.

    Inside this domain

    • Understand the inputs that trigger architecture change management
    • Understand the activities needed for effective architecture change management
    • Understand the outputs needed to proceed from Phase H

    Watch for Quiet update

    Learning outcomes
    3
    Questions est.
    ~0–1 of 8 (often blended) scenario questions
    Study time est.
    3–4 hrs
  7. Domain 07

    Requirements Management

    The process at the centre of the ADM: how requirements are captured, baselined, monitored and changed across every phase, and how the Requirements Impact Assessment keeps the architecture consistent.

    Inside this domain

    • Understand the inputs that feed Requirements Management
    • Understand how Requirements Management steps map to ADM phase steps
    • Understand the purpose of the Requirements Management outputs

    Watch for Direct implementation

    Learning outcomes
    3
    Questions est.
    ~0–1 of 8 (often blended) scenario questions
    Study time est.
    3–4 hrs
  8. Domain 08

    Supporting the ADM Work

    The techniques and structures that make the ADM work in practice: business scenarios, gap analysis, compliance and migration techniques, the repository and architecture levels, building blocks, the metamodel, taxonomy and risk assessment.

    Inside this domain

    • Understand how to use The Open Group TOGAF Library
    • Understand the business scenario technique
    • Understand the purpose of compliance assessments
    • Understand migration planning techniques for gap analysis results
    • and 15 more learning outcomes

    Watch for More inventory

    Learning outcomes
    19
    Questions est.
    ~1 of 8 (often blended) scenario questions
    Study time est.
    8–10 hrs

Suggested study order

No official weights are published, so follow the outline order, across about 45–59 hrs of study.

  1. 1 The Context for Enterprise Architecture 6–8 hrs
  2. 2 Stakeholder Management 4–6 hrs
  3. 3 Phase A: The Starting Point 5–7 hrs
  4. 4 Architecture Development 8–10 hrs
  5. 5 Implementing the Architecture 8–10 hrs
  6. 6 Architecture Change Management 3–4 hrs
  7. 7 Requirements Management 3–4 hrs
  8. 8 Supporting the ADM Work 8–10 hrs

Try one

Practice questionDomain 1: The Context for Enterprise Architecture

A bank's digital division runs twelve Agile product teams. Each team picks its own integration patterns, and duplicated customer data is causing regulatory reporting errors. There is an EA team but no Architecture Board. As the lead architect, what should you recommend first?

One trap from every domain

The answer that looks right, and the clue that gives it away.

  • Domain 1

    Big up-front design

    Clue Teams are already delivering value; the stem stresses speed or market pressure.

  • Domain 2

    One deck for all

    Clue The scenario mentions confused or disengaged executives.

  • Domain 3

    Model first

    Clue The engagement has just been requested and scope is unclear.

  • Domain 4

    Full baseline first

    Clue Time pressure, major transformation or poor existing documentation.

  • Domain 5

    Big bang for speed

    Clue Critical operations, regulators or past failed projects are mentioned.

  • Domain 6

    Quiet update

    Clue New regulation, merger or strategy affecting multiple areas.

  • Domain 7

    Direct implementation

    Clue A requirement appears late in the cycle.

  • Domain 8

    More inventory

    Clue Teams describe the same things differently.

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Practise what you read

TOGAF Practitioner domains: common questions

How many domains are in the TOGAF Practitioner exam?

TOGAF Practitioner has 8 domains with 68 official learning outcomes between them: The Context for Enterprise Architecture, Stakeholder Management, Phase A: The Starting Point, Architecture Development, Implementing the Architecture, Architecture Change Management, Requirements Management and Supporting the ADM Work.

What is the TOGAF Practitioner exam format?

Questions: 8 scenario-based complex multiple-choice questions, gradient scored (5, 3, 1 or 0 points; 40 points maximum). Time allowed: 90 minutes, open book (electronic TOGAF Body of Knowledge provided in the exam). Passing score: 60% (24 of 40 points).

How long should I study for TOGAF Practitioner?

Our planning estimate is 45–59 hrs across all domains, split by weight. It is an editorial estimate, not an official figure, so adjust it to your experience and to how you score on practice questions.

Where should I start?

Work through the areas in order, since each builds on the one before. Use the checklist on each page to confirm you can do what it asks before moving on.

Which outline is this guide based on?

This guide follows TOGAF Certification Program Conformance Requirements X2202 v4.0 (April 2022), Level 2 Syllabus, with the current OGEA-102 exam plan (TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition), published by The Open Group. It was last reviewed in October 2026.

Domain names, weights and learning outcomes come from The Open Group's official outline (TOGAF Certification Program Conformance Requirements X2202 v4.0 (April 2022), Level 2 Syllabus, with the current OGEA-102 exam plan (TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition)). Question counts and study hours are editorial planning estimates, not official figures. Last reviewed October 2026.