The Open Group's Architect Certification Programs. By Leonard Fehskens Contents IntroductionThe Open Group Architecture FrameworkA New IT Architect CertificationAccredited Certification ProgramsBoard Review Certification ProcessRequirementsRecertificationBenefits of CertificationMore Information Introduction How do you know if someone is really an architect?
This has become an increasingly important question as the context and nature of information systems have evolved into their present forms. TOGAF or not TOGAF: Extending Enterprise Architecture beyond RUP. Develop and deploy your nextapp on the IBM Bluemixcloud platform.
Start your free trial When provided with a problem statement or pointed to a specific user need, a project team equipped with the IBM Rational Unified Process® (RUP®) approaches a solution by creating a Business Case, a Vision statement, and a Software Requirements Specification among other artifacts. These work products and the activities that produce them are well understood within both the technical and business communities. However, the ways in which we conceptualize, prioritize, and select which business problems and user needs to implement in software remains a highly variable process throughout our industry. This article explores the maturing and increasingly important role of enterprise architecture (EA) frameworks for today's software development organizations. TOGAF® 9.1. TOGAF® Information Site.