TOGAF 10 Certified Requirements & Prerequisites
Everything you need to know before registering for the TOGAF 10 Certified, eligibility, cost, format, and what to expect on exam day.
Cost
$595-$900
Provider
The Open Group
Validity
Lifetime (with conformance renewal)
Available
Global
Education
Check official exam requirements
Experience
1-3 years of hands-on experience recommended
Specific Requirements
- None for the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 exam (OGEA-101) or for the combined OGEA-103 exam.
- The Part 2 exam (OGEA-102) requires the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation certification, or a pass on the Part 1 exam on the same day at the same test center.
- The OGEA-10B Bridge exam requires an existing TOGAF 9 Certified qualification.
- The Open Group recommends but does not require an Accredited Training Course before any exam.
- The Applied TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner badge additionally requires attending an accredited course and completing at least 10 Learning Studies exercises, with your candidate ID submitted by the training provider.
- An account on The Open Group website is required, since it connects to Pearson for bookings, receipts, results, and rescheduling.
Number of Questions
Part 1: 40 questions. Part 2: 8 scenario questions. Combined: 48 questions.
Duration
Part 1 (OGEA-101): 60 minutes. Part 2 (OGEA-102): 90 minutes. Combined (OGEA-103): 150 minutes total, split 60 minutes for section 1 and 90 minutes for section 2 with no break between them. Pearson blocks about 15 extra minutes per appointment for check-in, tutorial, and survey.
Question Format
Simple multiple choice with one correct answer (Part 1), Scenario-based complex multiple choice with gradient scoring (Part 2)
Passing Requirement
60 percent on each part. Part 1 needs 24 or more correct out of 40. Part 2 needs 24 or more points out of a maximum 40, where the best answer scores 5, the second best 3, the third best 1, and the distracter 0. On the combined exam both sections must be passed independently.
How It Is Delivered
Supervised, at Authorized Examination Provider test centers or remotely through Pearson VUE OnVUE. Part 1 is closed book. Part 2 is open book with an electronic Body of Knowledge built into the exam and reached through the Reference button; no hardcopy books are allowed.
Languages Offered
English (OGEA-101, OGEA-102, OGEA-103), French (OGEA-F101, OGEA-F102, OGEA-F10B), Simplified Chinese (OGEA-C101, OGEA-C102, OGEA-C103, OGEA-C10B), English with an ESL time allowance for eligible candidates, automatic for single-part exams and a separate booking (OGEA-103-ESL) for the combined exam
Visit the official The Open Group certification page
Create an account and select your exam
Choose a test center or online proctoring option
Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
- Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo)
- Appointment confirmation email
- For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet
What are the prerequisites for the TOGAF 10 Certified?
None for the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 exam (OGEA-101) or for the combined OGEA-103 exam.. The Part 2 exam (OGEA-102) requires the TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation certification, or a pass on the Part 1 exam on the same day at the same test center.. The OGEA-10B Bridge exam requires an existing TOGAF 9 Certified qualification.. The Open Group recommends but does not require an Accredited Training Course before any exam.. The Applied TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner badge additionally requires attending an accredited course and completing at least 10 Learning Studies exercises, with your candidate ID submitted by the training provider.. An account on The Open Group website is required, since it connects to Pearson for bookings, receipts, results, and rescheduling..
How much does the TOGAF 10 Certified cost?
The TOGAF 10 Certified exam costs $595-$900. This includes the exam fee only, study materials are additional.
How do I register for the TOGAF 10 Certified?
Visit the official The Open Group certification page → Create an account and select your exam → Choose a test center or online proctoring option → Pay the exam fee and schedule your date
What should I bring to the TOGAF 10 Certified?
Two forms of valid ID (one government-issued with photo). Appointment confirmation email. For online proctoring: webcam, microphone, clean desk, stable internet.
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