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ArchiMate Certification for People

Conformance Requirements

Version 2.0.1

January 2013

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ArchiMate® Certification for People: Conformance Requirements, Version 2.0.1 2

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ArchiMate

Certification for People: Conformance Requirements, Version 2.0.1

Document Number: X115

Published by The Open Group, January 2013.

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Contents

1. Background ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Levels of Certification .......................................................................................................................... 6

1.2.1 ArchiMate 2 Foundation .......................................................................................................... 6

1.2.2 ArchiMate 2 Certified .............................................................................................................. 6

1.3 Migration .............................................................................................................................................. 6

1.4 Program Logo ....................................................................................................................................... 6

1.5 Terminology and Definitions................................................................................................................ 7

2. Conformance Terminology ................................................................................................................................ 9

2.1 Learning Unit Format ........................................................................................................................... 9

3. Conformance Requirements ............................................................................................................................ 10

3.1 Learning Units .................................................................................................................................... 10

3.1.1 Basic Concepts and Definitions ............................................................................................. 10

3.1.2

Language Principles ............................................................................................................... 10

3.1.3 Concepts ................................................................................................................................ 10

3.1.4 Relationships.......................................................................................................................... 11

3.1.5 Viewpoints and Visualization ................................................................................................ 11

3.1.6 Language Extension Mechanisms .......................................................................................... 11

3.1.7 Tool Support for ArchiMate .................................................................................................. 12

3.1.8 ArchiMate and Other Frameworks and Languages ............................................................... 12

3.1.9 ArchiMate Certification Program .......................................................................................... 12

4. Indicators of Compliance ................................................................................................................................. 13

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Acknowledgements

The Open Group gratefully acknowledges the contributions to this document by the following participants

of the ArchiMate Forum:

• Brian Ballachy, HP

• Iver Band, Standard Insurance Company

• Bill Estrem, Metaplexity Associates

• Roland Ettema, Logica

• Henry Franken, BiZZdesign

• Henk Jonkers, BiZZdesign

•

Andrew Josey, The Open Group

• Wilbert Kraan, JISC

• Marc Lankhorst, Novay

• Erik Proper, Public Research Centre Henry Tudor

• Doug Rinker, EA Principals

• Marius Snel, Knotion

• Raina Wissing, The Open Group

• Harmen van den Berg, BiZZdesign

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1. BACKGROUND

1.1 Introduction

The Open Group ArchiMate Certification Program for People (the Program) is intended to make

certification available to people who have knowledge and understanding of ArchiMate Version 2.0

The Program is not intended to validate the ability of Candidates to use ArchiMate effectively in practice,

nor to determine whether Candidates are competent IT or Enterprise Architects.

The Program is intended to evolve, without major change to this policy, to address subsequent versions of

ArchiMate that The Open Group may publish from time to time.

The Program is designed with the following attributes:

Openness The Program is open to applicants from all countries, although materials and

examinations will initially be available only in English.

Fairness Certification is achieved only by passing the applicable examination(s) and practical

assessments that are the same as that taken by any other Candidate.

Market Relevance The Program is structured to meet the perceived needs of the market for ArchiMate

Certification. There are two certification levels. Additional levels may be introduced

during the life of the Program, as may updated versions of ArchiMate.

Learning Support Training courses are provided by third parties, according to the needs of the market.

Quality Training course providers may choose to seek Open Group accreditation for theircourses. Accredited Training Courses (ATCs) are listed on The Open Group web site.

Only accredited courses may use The Open Group logo and include the ArchiMate

examinations and practical assessments within the course.

Best Practice The Program is designed to comply with ISO/IEC 17024:2003: Conformity

Assessment – General Requirements for Bodies Operating Certification of Persons.

The IAF Guidance Document for ISO/IEC 170241 has also been used to assist in the

development of the Program.

ArchiMate Certification is achieved by passing the applicable examination(s) and practical assessments.

The Program is based upon a set of key documents:

1. The Certification Policy, which sets out the policies and processes by which a Candidate may

achieve certification.

1 Guidance on the Application of ISO/IEC 17024:2003 (IAF GD 24 2004), published by the InternationalAccreditation Forum, Inc. (www.iaf.nu). This document provides guidance to certification bodies seeking

accreditation to ISO/IEC 17024:2003, and enables accreditation bodies to harmonize their application of the

standards against which they assess certification bodies.

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2.

The Conformance Requirements (this document), which documents the body of knowledge that a

Candidate must possess to achieve certification.

3.

The Accreditation Policy, which sets out the policies and processes by which a training course

may achieve accreditation.

4.

The Accreditation Requirements, which documents the criteria that must be met by an ATC.

1.2 Levels of Certification

The Program currently includes the following levels of certification.

1.2.1 ArchiMate 2 Foundation

Purpose Target Audience

The purpose of certification for ArchiMate 2 Foundationis to provide validation that the Candidate has gainedknowledge of the notation, terminology, structure, and

concepts of the ArchiMate modeling language.

The learning objectives at this level focus on knowledge

and comprehension.

The target audience for this level includes, but is notlimited to:

• Individuals who require a basic understanding of

the ArchiMate modeling language

• Professionals who are working in roles associated

with an architecture project and who need tounderstand architecture artifacts developed using

the ArchiMate modeling language

• Individuals who want to achieve a recognized

qualification to demonstrate their knowledge ofthe ArchiMate modeling language

1.2.2 ArchiMate 2 Certified

Purpose Target Audience

The purpose of certification at this level is to provide

validation that the Candidate has the knowledge,

comprehension, and ability to apply the ArchiMate

modeling language.

The learning objectives at this level focus on knowledge,

comprehension, and practical application.

The target audience for this level includes, but is not

limited to:

• Individuals who require to demonstrate practical

usage and knowledge of the ArchiMate modeling

language

• Individuals who will be responsible for developing

architecture artifacts using the ArchiMate

language notation

• Individuals who want to achieve a recognized

qualification to demonstrate their practical ability

to apply the ArchiMate modeling language

1.3 Migration

Not applicable.

1.4 Program Logo

Those certified within the Program are able to use an Open Group logo on their business cards, in

proposals, in marketing materials, etc. In accordance with the Trademark License Agreement (TMLA)

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and Trademark Usage Guide, the logo requires the use of a label (tag line) indicating the level of

certification achieved.

The labels for this version of the Program is as follows:

Label

ArchiMate® 2 Foundation

ArchiMate® 2 Certified

1.5 Terminology and Definitions

This table defines terms or clarifies the meaning of words used within this document. Where an acronym

is also used, it is provided in parentheses.

Accredited Training Course

(ATC)

A training course, operated by a third party, that has successfully completed the

accreditation process and which is listed in the register of Accredited TrainingCourses (ATCs) on the Certification Authority’s web site.

Candidate A person seeking ArchiMate Certification.

Certification Authority (CA) The organization that manages the day-to-day operations of the Program in

accordance with the policies defined in this document. The Open Group acts asthe Certification Authority for ArchiMate Certification.

Certification Directory The official list of all Certified Persons, which is maintained by the

Certification Authority and made publicly available on the CertificationAuthority’s web site.

Certification Record The information identifying the Candidate, including contact details, and

describing the way in which the Candidate meets the Conformance

Requirements, including the Candidate’s level of certification.

The Certification Record of a Certified Person is made available by the

Certification Authority at the discretion of the Certified Person.

Certification System

Deficiency (CSD)

An agreed error in the Certification System that is inhibiting the certification

process. A Certification System Deficiency is one possible outcome of a

Problem Report.

Certified Person A Candidate who has successfully completed the certification process, accepted

the Trademark License Agreement (TMLA), and who has been notified in

writing by the Certification Authority that the certification requirements have

been met.

Examination Provider The organization contracted by The Open Group to provide and administer The

Open Group examinations.

Interpretation (INT) Decision made by the Specification Authority that elaborates or refines themeaning of the Conformance Requirements, Certification Policy, Accreditation

Requirements, Accreditation Policy, or a standard or best practice referenced

therein. An Interpretation is one possible outcome of a Problem Report.

Learning Outcome What the Candidate should know, understand, or be able to do on completion of

one or more Learning Units.

Learning Unit A related set of Learning Outcomes derived from the ArchiMate specification.

It is expected that a Learning Unit would equate to between 30 and 90 minutes

of taught learning equivalence.

Problem Report (PR) A question of clarification, intent, or correctness of an accreditation or

certification document, or the web-based Certification System.

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Program Logo The logo or other trademarks as designated from time to time by The Open

Group for use within the Program in relation to Certified Persons in accordance

with the terms of the Trademark License Agreement (TMLA).

Specification Authority (SA) The Open Group Architecture Forum, or its successor, which is responsible fordeveloping, maintaining, and interpreting the Certification Policy, Conformance

Requirements, Accreditation Policy, and Accreditation Requirements of the

Program.

Trademark License

Agreement (TMLA)

The agreement between the Certified Person and The Open Group that containsthe legal commitment by the Candidate to the terms and conditions of the

Program and for use of the Program Logo.

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2. CONFORMANCE TERMINOLOGY

The Conformance Requirements are specified as sets of Learning Units. To achieve certification for a

given level, Candidates must complete the applicable Learning Units and successfully pass the

corresponding Indicator of Compliance (see Section 4).

The definition of the Learning Units does not dictate the structure, order, or time duration that topics

should be taught in an ATC. Training organizations are free to structure their courses as they see fit, so

long as Candidates have the mandatory Learning Outcomes at the end of a course for the target

certification level.

2.1 Learning Unit Format

Each Learning Unit is defined in a table with the following format:

Unit Name: A descriptive name for the Learning Unit.

Purpose: A succinct statement of the purpose of the Learning Unit, including a high-level learning

outcome.

Reference: A reference back to the ArchiMate specification. This is required for traceability.

Candidate Learning Outcome Statement: A statement of what the Candidate is expected to have

learned by completing the Learning Unit. A specific term is used to define the depth of learning, from low

to high as follows:

• Identify – name one or more items.

• List – name multiple items.

• Understand – an understanding of the concept or item.

• Define – provide a definition of a term.

• Demonstrate – describe and explain a concept or term.

• Describe/State – provide a description of or statement for a concept or item; give a factual

statement.

• Explain – provide a description with a rationale.

• Discuss – the ability to write logically about a topic.

• Justify – demonstrate the correctness of an assertion through a written discussion.

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3. CONFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

To achieve certification Candidates must complete all Learning Units defined in Section 3.1 and

successfully pass the applicable Indicator of Compliance for certification (see Section 4).

All Learning Units are applicable to both ArchiMate 2 Foundation and ArchiMate 2 Certified.

3.1 Learning Units

3.1.1 Basic Concepts and Definitions

1. Basic Concepts and Definitions

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to introduce the basic concepts and key terminology ofEnterprise Architecture and ArchiMate.

Specification

Reference

Chapter 22

Learning

Outcome

The Candidate must be able to:

1. Describe what an enterprise is2. Explain the purpose of an enterprise architecture

3. Explain what architecture is in the context of ArchiMate

4. List the different types of architecture that ArchiMate deals with (Spec. Ref. 2.5,2.9)

3.1.2 Language Principles

2. Language Principles

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the principles and coreconcepts underlying the ArchiMate core language and extensions.

Specification

Reference

Sections 2.1-2.8

Learning

Outcome


1. Briefly explain the structure and the ideas underlying the ArchiMate language (Spec. Ref.

2.1)2. Identify the core concepts of ArchiMate and their relationships (Spec. Ref. 2.2-2.4)

3. Explain the aspects and layers in the ArchiMate framework (Spec. Ref. 2.5-2.6)

4. Explain the basic structure of the ArchiMate Motivation extension and its relationship to

the ArchiMate core concepts (Spec. Ref. 2.7)5. Explain the basic structure of the ArchiMate Implementation & Migration extension and

its relationship to the ArchiMate core and motivation concepts (Spec. Ref. 2.8)

3.1.3 Concepts

3. Concepts

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to explain to the Candidate the concepts in the differentlayers and extensions of the ArchiMate framework.

2 The reference for the basic concepts of Enterprise Architecture is TOGAF 9.1, Chapter 1.

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3. Concepts

Specification

Reference

Chapters 3,4,5,10,11

Learning

Outcome

The Candidate must be able to understand and explain (the use of):

1. The ArchiMate concepts from the Business Layer (Spec. Ref. 3)

2. The ArchiMate concepts from the Application Layer (Spec. Ref. 4)3. The ArchiMate concepts from the Technology Layer (Spec. Ref. 5)

4. The ArchiMate concepts from the Motivation Extension (Spec. Ref. 10)

5. The ArchiMate concepts from the Implementation & Migration Extension (Spec. Ref. 11)

3.1.4 Relationships

4. Relationships

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is explain to the Candidate the relationships of ArchiMate.

Specification

Reference

Chapters 6,7,10

Learning

Outcome

The Candidate must be able to understand and explain (the use of):

1. The relationships between the Application Layer and the Business Layer (Spec. Ref. 6.1)

2. The relationships between the Technology Layer and the Application Layer (Spec. Ref.

6.2)

3. The structural relationships of ArchiMate (Spec. Ref. 7.1)4. The dynamic relationships of ArchiMate (Spec. Ref. 7.2)

5. The Grouping, Junction, and Specialization relationships (Spec. Ref. 7.3)

6. The additional relationships in the Motivation extension (Spec. Ref. 10.3)

7. The concept of derived relationships (Spec. Ref. 7.5)

3.1.5 Viewpoints and Visualization

5. Viewpoints and Visualization

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the concepts of views and

viewpoints, and their role in ArchiMate.

Specification

Reference

Chapter 8, Sections 10.5, 11.5

Learning

Outcome


1. Explain the concepts of View, Viewpoint, and Stakeholder (Spec. Ref. 8.2)2. Explain the viewpoint classification of ArchiMate (Spec. Ref. 8.3)

3. Give examples of different types of viewpoints relating to the ArchiMate core, and

explain how they can be used (Spec. Ref. 8.4)4. Give examples of viewpoints relating to the Motivation extension, and explain how they

can be used (Spec. Ref. 10.5)

5.

Give examples of viewpoints relating to the Implementation & Migration extension, andexplain how they can be used (Spec. Ref. 11.5)

3.1.6 Language Extension Mechanisms

6. Language Extension Mechanisms

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand how users or organizations

can adapt the ArchiMate language for their own purpose.

Specification

Reference

Chapter 9

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6. Language Extension Mechanisms

Learning

Outcome

The Candidate must be able to understand and explain:

1. The principle of adding attributes to ArchiMate concepts or relationships for specific

purposes (Spec. Ref. 9.1)

2. How to define specializations of ArchiMate concepts, and give examples of specializedconcepts (Spec. Ref. 9.2)

3.1.7 Tool Support for ArchiMate

7. Tool Support for ArchiMate

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand which types of

functionality can be expected from ArchiMate-certified tools.

Specification

Reference

—

Learning

Outcome

The Candidate must be able to briefly explain:

1.

How ArchiMate-certified tools can be used to support modeling and analysis withArchiMate

3.1.8 ArchiMate and Other Frameworks and Languages

8. ArchiMate and Other Frameworks and Languages

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand how ArchiMate relates to

other languages and frameworks, such as UML or TOGAF.

Specification

Reference

Chapters 2,3,4, Sections 3.3.1, 8.3

Learning

Outcome

The Candidate must be able to briefly explain:

1. How ArchiMate(core and extensions) relates to TOGAF (Spec. Ref. 2.9)

2.

How ArchiMate can be used in combination with detailed design languages such asBPMN or UML (Spec. Ref. 2,3,4,3.3.1,8.3)

3.1.9 ArchiMate Certification Program

9. ArchiMate Certification Program (Non-examinable)

Purpose The purpose of this Learning Unit is to help the Candidate understand the ArchiMate

Certification program.

Specification

Reference

—

Learning

Outcome


1. Explain the ArchiMate Certification program

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4. INDICATORS OF COMPLIANCE

The Indicators of Compliance for the Program are The Open Group examinations for ArchiMate. The

examinations will be available only in English at the start of the Program, but examinations in other

languages will follow soon afterwards, according to demand.

A single examination is provided to cover the learning outcomes for both ArchiMate 2 Foundation and

ArchiMate 2 Certified. Candidates studying for ArchiMate 2 Certified in addition must pass a practical

assessment initially administered only by ATC Providers.

The descriptions of the examinations are maintained by the Certification Authority and displayed on The

Open Group web site. This includes a description of the examination type (for example, simple multiple

choice, complex scenario, practical exercise, etc.), the number of questions, the duration, supervision

requirements, whether an examination is Open Book, permitted reference materials, the Pass Score, andthe pre-requisites for taking the examination.

To meet the need for certification to be accessible for those whose command of written English is

insufficient to take the examinations in English, providers of ATCs delivered in other languages may

offer other means of assessment, subject to approval by The Open Group on a case-by-case basis.

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