A TOGAF® in-company training gives organisations the opportunity to train an entire team at once in Enterprise Architecture, tailored to their own context, processes, and challenges. This makes it a more efficient and often more cost-effective choice than individual open enrolments, especially when multiple employees need to be certified at the same time. The questions below provide a complete picture of what a TOGAF® in-company training involves and when this approach delivers the most value.
What distinguishes an in-company TOGAF® training from open enrolment?
The biggest difference is the target audience and the context: with open enrolment, participants from different organisations sit together in one group, whereas a TOGAF® in-company training is organised exclusively for employees of one organisation. This makes it possible to link the content directly to the architecture practice, projects, and terminology of the organisation itself.
With open enrolment, everyone follows the same standard programme at a fixed location and date. With an in-company variant, the client determines the schedule, the location, and the degree of customisation. Practical examples, exercises, and discussions align with the participants’ reality, which shortens the learning curve and makes application after the training easier.
In addition, an in-company training creates a shared language within the team. When colleagues learn the same framework together and can immediately practise with their own cases, collaboration and the architectural maturity of the organisation as a whole grow faster than when individuals are trained separately.
What benefits does an in-company TOGAF® training offer the organisation?
An in-company TOGAF® training delivers several concrete benefits to organisations: cost efficiency for larger groups, direct relevance through customisation, a shared architecture vision within the team, and flexibility in planning and location. Together, these factors result in a higher return on investment than individual training.
The key benefits at a glance:
- Cost advantage for groups: From a certain number of participants, the price per person is lower than with open enrolment, especially when travel costs and external accommodation costs are taken into account.
- Direct applicability: Exercises and cases are based on the organisation’s own structure, which reduces the gap between theory and practice.
- Shared language and approach: After the training, the entire team works from the same conceptual framework, which strengthens internal architecture dialogue.
- Flexible scheduling: The training is scheduled at a time that aligns with ongoing projects or strategic milestones of the organisation.
- Confidential environment: Participants can speak freely about internal challenges without competitors or external parties being present.
How is an in-company TOGAF® training customised?
An in-company TOGAF® training is customised by mapping the specific context, objectives, and knowledge level of the participants prior to the training. Based on this, the cases, examples, and emphasis within the programme are aligned with the organisation’s situation.
The customisation typically begins with an intake interview or needs analysis. This addresses questions such as: What is the current level of architectural maturity? What roles do the participants hold? Are there ongoing transformation projects to which the training can be linked? The programme is then structured based on these insights.
Customisation can relate to the order and emphasis of topics, the examples and exercises used, the language of the training, and the choice of a classroom, virtual, or hybrid format. The official exam material and accreditation requirements remain unchanged, so participants can simply sit the official TOGAF® Certification exams.
Which organisations are best suited for an in-company TOGAF® training?
An in-company TOGAF® training is best suited for organisations that want to train multiple employees at the same time, that are working on an architecture transformation, or that want to introduce a common architecture approach. The approach works well for both large enterprises and mid-sized organisations with a clear architecture ambition.
Typical situations in which an in-company approach is preferred:
- An organisation is starting to set up or professionalise an Enterprise Architecture function and wants to train a core team simultaneously.
- A large-scale digital transformation programme is underway in which architects, project managers, and managers need a common framework.
- The organisation wants to implement the TOGAF® framework and needs training that directly aligns with its internal architecture standards.
- There are five or more employees who need to be certified within a relatively short period.
An in-company training is also a logical choice for organisations in the public sector, financial services, or logistics, where Enterprise Architecture plays a central role in governance and compliance.
Does an in-company TOGAF® training lead to a recognised certificate?
Yes, an in-company TOGAF® training leads to the same officially recognised certificate as open enrolment. Participants sit the official exams with The Open Group and, upon passing, receive the TOGAF® certificate, which is recognised worldwide by employers and clients.
The in-company format does not change the exam requirements or the value of the certification. The programme is based on the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition and meets the accreditation requirements of The Open Group. Examination takes place through an accredited provider, and the certificate obtained is tied to the individual, not to the organisation.
This makes the in-company training attractive: the organisation benefits from customisation and collaborative learning, while each participant receives an individual, internationally recognised proof of professional competence.
What is the average cost of an in-company TOGAF® training?
The cost of an in-company TOGAF® training depends on the number of participants, the desired duration, the level of customisation, and the location. There is no fixed standard price, but a day rate or group price is typically used, which becomes more favourable per participant for larger groups than with open enrolment.
Factors that influence the price:
- Group size: The more participants, the lower the cost per person.
- Duration and level: A Foundation-only programme (2 to 3 days) is shorter and less expensive than a combined Foundation and Practitioner training (4 to 5 days).
- Location: On-site training at the client’s premises may involve travel costs for the trainer; virtual in-company training is generally less expensive.
- Customisation: Extensive adaptation of cases or additional coaching sessions can increase the price.
In the Netherlands and Belgium, organisations may be able to take advantage of tax benefits. In the Netherlands, the training is certified as a short-term vocational training via the CRKBO, and in Belgium a KMO certification is available, which enables tax-free learning. It is advisable to request a customised quote in order to properly assess the total investment.
How The Unit Company helps with a TOGAF® in-company training
The Unit Company is an accredited TOGAF® training provider by The Open Group and is among the first certified ArchiMate members in the world. Organisations that want to organise an in-company TOGAF® training can turn to The Unit Company for a fully managed process, from intake to examination. What The Unit Company offers:
- Fully accredited TOGAF® training based on the TOGAF® Standard, 10th Edition
- Customisation based on a needs analysis, tailored to the organisation’s architecture context
- Choice of classroom, live online, or hybrid format, also available internationally
- Including exam preparation with a reported pass rate of over 98% on the first attempt
- Available as TOGAF® Foundation and Practitioner or as a Foundation-only programme
- CRKBO-certified in the Netherlands and KMO-certified in Belgium for tax-free learning
Contact The Unit Company for a no-obligation customised quote and discover how an in-company TOGAF® training aligns with your organisation’s objectives.
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