We keep getting a commong question "How is Zachman Certified -Enterprise Architect" is different from TOGAF or other EA framework certification programs? is there any difference? can you help us in decision making process

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2. We keep getting common questions…
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3. Let me explain in details ( see the attachment) which will give you
insight to
Key challenges with the prevailing enterprise architecture
1 practice
Overview of "Zachman Certified - Enterprise Architect"
2 'program
Why Zachman Framework is the basis for doing Architecture
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Comparison of Zachman Framework certification with TOGAF
4 (11 good reasons)
9 more reasons
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Sample : compare the number of relationship matrices defined
6 by Zachman Framework
Steps for certification Process
7
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4. Not sure which Enterprise Architecture certification?
NO YES
Some methodologies (like If you understand the ontology
TOGAF) tell you to “just (Zachman), then you define your
do this, and... Presto! own methodology, diagnose your
You’ve got Enterprise
Architecture.” Are you
organization and implement a
sure? strategy for addressing your unique
issues.
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5. Challenges with the current practice of Enterprise Architecture
FACTOR 1 FACTOR 2
Without a complete and enforced EA, agencies run The bigger challenge is that all the EA frameworks
the risk of implementing strategies which are ( except Zachman Framework) focus on creating
outdated, managing processes which are redundant composite models (multi variables) and call them
and buying and building systems that are duplicative, as “architecture” models. It’s like referring a
incompatible. Unnecessarily, adding costs to “compound” as an “element” in the periodic
integration, maintenance & running the enterprise table.
FACTOR 4 FACTOR 3
It's like creating X-ray of human body parts and storing it for In absence of ontology several Enterprise Architecture
solving problem in the future without realizing that each body projects end up producing just pictures (irrelevant
part are evolving daily. Unfortunately, current focus is to create a composite models) and go onto shelves never to be
set of pre-defined “x-rays”. The capability needed is to able to get used. The sad story is that people are not even aware
“x-ray” in real time as and when needed. The focus should be to about it.
define & create the “structure” so that snapshot or x-ray can be
created on the fly.
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6. Zachman Certified – Enterprise Architect Programs
Zachman Certified™ program was launched in 2007 by
John A. Zachman's company, Zachman International.
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7. Zachman Framework™ is the basis for Architecture
Last year GAO (General Accounting Office, USA) had mentioned that over 65% of the federal
projects have used the principles of Zachman framework.
The Framework IS the ontology for
describing the Enterprise
Zachman Framework™ IS NOT a
methodology for creating the
implementation (an instantiation) of the
object
Framework for Enterprise Architecture, the
Zachman Framework™, is the determinant
of survival in the Information Age
Processes based on ontological structure
will be predictable and produce repeatable
results
The Zachman Framework™ is the basis for
Architecture
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8. Zachman Certified™ - Enterprise Architect Programs
LEVEL 1
Enterprise Architect
LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2
Enterprise Architect
Professional
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
Enterprise Architect
Educator
LEVEL 3
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9. Benefits of certification
Sponsors Practicing Architects
Aspiring Architects
1. Opportunity to
strengthen skills 1. Reality-based learning
1. Set a higher standard 2. Integrating theory with
for internal and 2. Broaden work and life
external performance understanding of experience
assessment, industry trends 3. Opening up
2. Establishing hiring 3. Use of The opportunities for career
criteria, and Zachman advancement and
3. Improved market enhanced marketability
positioning
Framework™.
Certification requires taking the necessary Zachman courses and passing of the Zachman Enterprise
Architecture Examination
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10. Zachman Framework & Certification - comparison
1.Provides ontology of Enterprise Architecture
2.Focus on creating single variable primitive models
3.Creating composite architecture models from
primitives
4. Ability to create the enterprise X-rays for effective
diagnosis
5. Ability to create the multiple solution models quickly
6. Understand the structural flaws resulting in
enterprise dis-orders
7. Number of possible relationship matrices which are
explicitly defined
8.Rules for transformations across the models are well
defined
9.Relationship between performance measurements &
enterprise structure
10.Certification Test – Level 1 – objective type
11.Certification Test – Level 2 – iCMG
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11. 9 more reasons why Zachman Certification will matter!
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12. Example – compare the matrices
603 plus
matrices can be
created from
the primitive
cells based on
the need
Suggestions for
12 plus matrices
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13. Finally, Enterprise Architecture course which matters
Moving towards brighter ideas
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14. Certification process – Level 1 & Level 2
Key points:
• Registration Fee includes certification cost of AUD 900
for the Enterprise Architect Associate (Level 1) and
Enterprise Architect Professional (Level 2)
• Certification requires taking the necessary Zachman
courses and passing of the Zachman Enterprise
Architecture Examination
• Zachman Certified™ status expires after three years
• Each candidate in the Zachman Certified™ program, can
view their individual transcripts on Zachman.com
• Their listing will include their achieved Zachman
Certified™ level (e, 1, 2 or 3), if their status is current,
along with their unique Zachman Certified™ seal with
embedded Architect ID
• In case, a participant fails in the Level 1 evaluation, they
are allowed for one re-exam at a cost of AUD 99.
• In case, a participant fails in the Level 2 evaluation, a re-
exam fee of AUD 600 has to be paid.
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16. Zachman Certified – Enterprise Architect
Program
1. Denver, USA
Sept, 2012 2. London, UK
5. Sydney, Australia Oct, 2012
Nov 2012
4. Bangalore, India 3. Johannesburg, South
Dec 2012 Africa
Oct 2012
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