The Open Group operates an IT Architect Certification program to standardize certification criteria and promote the architecture profession. The certification is based on core documents that define skills, experience requirements, and the certification process. Candidates submit a certification package documenting their skills, experience profiles, and references for review by a certification board. Accredited organizations can also certify candidates using the same conformance requirements. Future plans include additional certification levels and defining specialty disciplines.

1. IT Architect Certification James de Raeve VP, Certification GSM +44 780 890 4745 Tel +44 118 902 3014 [email_address] Thames Tower Station Rd Reading RG1 1LX UK www.opengroup.org

6. ITAC Program Value Proposition Reduce Project Risk Promote Academic Support Individual’s Credential Greater Client Value Certification Increases Credibility Grow IT Architect Community Foundation for the Profession Promotes Giveback

7. Attributes of an Effective IT Architect Produced Valuable Architectures Technical Breadth Development Experience Uses Formal Methods Full Life-Cycle Experience Technical Leadership Communicator

8. The Program

16. ITAC Program – Certification Process Direct Indirect Initial Review Program Certification Package Board Interview Board Assessment Re-Certification Abbrev. Board Review Re-Certified! Re-Apply Extended ACP Requirements Base OGITAC Requirements Submitted to ACP/OG Package Accepted by ACP/OG Approval Reject Assessment Feedback 3 Years Incomplete Package Certified! Board Feedback

20. Accreditation