The TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation qualification is earned by passing the OGEA-101 Part 1 exam: 40 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, closed book, pass mark 60% (24 of 40), no prerequisites, based on the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition. The official exam plan puts 24 of the 40 questions in the three ADM-related areas, so anchor your preparation there and use The Open Group's own Foundation Study Guide and Practice Test as your primary materials.
What this credential covers and which version applies
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation validates basic knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Architecture using the TOGAF approach, tested by the OGEA-101 Part 1 exam based on the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition.
The Open Group describes this certification as validating that an individual has the basic knowledge and understanding of Enterprise Architecture using the TOGAF approach, sufficient to contribute to an architecture project or work with its results. It is one of the certifications in the TOGAF certification portfolio, alongside TOGAF 9 and TOGAF Business Architecture.
The qualification is based on the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition. There is no "TOGAF 10 Foundation": The Open Group deliberately decoupled certification names from the standard's edition, so certifications are defined by their own Bodies of Knowledge rather than by a version label. TOGAF 9 Foundation, based on Version 9.2, is a separate credential with a separate exam.
Foundation sits at Levels 1 and 2 of Bloom's taxonomy — remembering and understanding. You need precise knowledge of terms, structure and concepts, but not the applied scenario analysis that the Practitioner level tests.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam name | TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 Exam |
| Exam number | OGEA-101 (English); OGEA-F101 (French); OGEA-C101 (Simplified Chinese) |
| Format | 40 simple multiple-choice questions, one point each |
| Time limit | 60 minutes |
| Pass score | 60% — 24 or more of 40 questions |
| Book | Closed book; see the separate approved translation-dictionary exception for test centers |
| Supervision | Supervised |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE test centers or remotely via OnVUE |
| Award | TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation, plus partial credit toward Practitioner |
Sources: TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation (Level 1) Online Self-Study Materials — certification description; self-study key facts; TOGAF® Certification Portfolio FAQs | www.opengroup.org — exam plan for OGEA-101; portfolio contents; Bloom's taxonomy; ESL extensions; TOGAF Certification Portfolio | www.opengroup.org — learning paths to Practitioner; Bodies of Knowledge documents; ESL time allowance and eligible countries — https://certification.opengroup.org/docs/datasheets/esl-and-esl-countries.pdf
What the exam tests, area by area
The official Part 1 exam plan allocates 40 questions across six syllabus areas, with the ADM and its techniques and application together accounting for 24 questions.
The three ADM-related areas together account for 24 of the 40 questions. Give them substantial study time while checking your understanding across all six areas.
The full Level 1 learning outcomes are specified in X2202. The table below summarizes the topics listed for the official Foundation Study Guide; use that guide or accredited course materials for the detailed outcomes.
- Concepts — 8 questions
- Introduction to the ADM — 14 questions
- Introduction to the ADM Techniques — 6 questions
- Introduction to Applying the ADM — 4 questions
- Introduction to Architecture Governance — 3 questions
- Architecture Content — 5 questions
| Syllabus area | Official Study Guide topic coverage |
|---|---|
| Concepts | Concepts of Enterprise Architecture and the TOGAF Standard; the key terminology of the TOGAF Standard |
| Introduction to the ADM | The ADM cycle and the objectives of each phase, and how to adapt and scope the ADM for use |
| ADM Techniques | The techniques available to support the ADM |
| Applying the ADM | Iteration, partitioning, and application in a digital enterprise |
| Architecture Governance | How Architecture Governance contributes to architecture development |
| Architecture Content | The outputs produced while executing the ADM |
Sources: TOGAF® Certification Portfolio FAQs | www.opengroup.org — exam plan for OGEA-101; portfolio contents; Bloom's taxonomy; ESL extensions; TOGAF Certification Portfolio | www.opengroup.org — learning paths to Practitioner; Bodies of Knowledge documents; TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation Study Guide (PDF) — product description and topic coverage
A study plan built on the official materials
Work through the official Foundation Study Guide aligned to the 10th Edition, then validate with the official Practice Test — and treat third-party 9.2 materials as background only.
The Open Group publishes a Foundation Study Guide (item B230) written specifically for this qualification. It is aligned to the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition, covers every Level 1 learning outcome, and includes Key Learning Points, Test Yourself questions for each syllabus part, and a full Test Yourself paper. If you prefer structured self-study, The Open Group also sells 60-day online self-study materials for the Foundation syllabus, with no prerequisites to self-study.
For question practice, the official Part 1 Practice Test is described as representative of the exam's content and includes the question formats found in the actual examination. The publisher is explicit that performance on the practice test does not guarantee similar performance on the real exam, so treat a strong practice score as one signal, not a prediction.
- Primary reading: the official TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation Study Guide, aligned to the 10th Edition
- Question practice: the official Part 1 Practice Test, used to rehearse formats rather than predict scores
- Optional structure: accredited training courses, listed in The Open Group's register — The Open Group recommends training but states that taking a course does not guarantee a pass
- Booking: exams are scheduled through Pearson VUE, at test centers or remotely via OnVUE
Sources: TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation Study Guide (PDF) — product description and topic coverage; TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Part 1 Practice Test (PDF) — practice test description and disclaimer; TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation (Level 1) Online Self-Study Materials — certification description; self-study key facts; TOGAF® Certification Portfolio FAQs | www.opengroup.org — exam plan for OGEA-101; portfolio contents; Bloom's taxonomy; ESL extensions
Practical booking details
Book through Pearson VUE for a test center or OnVUE. Check the issuer’s ESL eligibility rules before booking if you need additional time for an English-language exam.
For the single-part OGEA-101 exam, the 30-minute ESL allowance is added automatically after registration when you reside in and take the English exam in a designated ESL country. Eligible candidates living elsewhere must request and obtain approval before booking. The official ESL document explains the country, language-proficiency and documentation conditions.
One figure to verify yourself: the exact exam fee was not confirmed in the sources reviewed for this guide. The Open Group publishes current prices on its certification exam fees page, and accredited training courses typically include the exam voucher in the course fee. Check both before you budget.
The exam is closed book. A qualifying translation dictionary is a separate exception for approved ESL or medical accommodations at test centers, subject to inspection and the issuer’s restrictions; translation dictionaries are not permitted for OnVUE.
Sources: TOGAF® Examinations (datasheet PDF) — TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 Exam summary; ESL and training notes; TOGAF® Certification Portfolio FAQs | www.opengroup.org — exam plan for OGEA-101; portfolio contents; Bloom's taxonomy; ESL extensions; ESL time allowance and eligible countries — https://certification.opengroup.org/docs/datasheets/esl-and-esl-countries.pdf
Where Foundation takes you next
Foundation is the first step of the Enterprise Architecture learning path: with it, you qualify to sit the Part 2 exam (OGEA-102) for the Practitioner certification.
Passing Part 1 earns Foundation certification and partial credit toward Practitioner. You can continue through the Part 2 exam (OGEA-102). The Combined Part 1 and Part 2 route (OGEA-103) requires passing both sections; a separate Bridge route (OGEA-10B) is available to TOGAF 9 Certified holders. Check the official pathway requirements before choosing an exam.
Sources: TOGAF® Examinations (datasheet PDF) — TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 Exam summary; ESL and training notes; TOGAF Certification Portfolio | www.opengroup.org — learning paths to Practitioner; Bodies of Knowledge documents; TOGAF® Certification Portfolio FAQs | www.opengroup.org — exam plan for OGEA-101; portfolio contents; Bloom's taxonomy; ESL extensions
Before you book: a short checklist
Confirm you know the format, have a 10th Edition-aligned study resource, and have verified the current fee before scheduling.
- You know the format: 40 questions, 60 minutes, pass at 24 correct, closed book
- You have a primary resource aligned to the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition
- You have rehearsed with the official Part 1 Practice Test and reviewed every explanation
- You have checked the current exam fee on The Open Group's official fees page
- You have decided your onward path: stop at Foundation or continue to Practitioner
Sources: TOGAF® Certification Portfolio FAQs | www.opengroup.org — exam plan for OGEA-101; portfolio contents; Bloom's taxonomy; ESL extensions; TOGAF® Examinations (datasheet PDF) — TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Part 1 Exam summary; ESL and training notes; TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation Study Guide (PDF) — product description and topic coverage
Sources
Facts checked:
- TOGAF® Certification Portfolio FAQs | www.opengroup.org
- TOGAF® Examinations (datasheet PDF)
- TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation Study Guide (PDF)
- TOGAF Certification Portfolio | www.opengroup.org
- TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Foundation (Level 1) Online Self-Study Materials
- TOGAF® Enterprise Architecture Part 1 Practice Test (PDF)
- ESL time allowance and eligible countries