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TOGAF is the world's leading standard for Enterprise Architecture and is considered a de-facto mandatory qualification for EA roles in many large enterprises. The certification provides a structured framework (ADM) for developing and maintaining enterprise architectures, but is more methodological than technically deep. Critics note that the framework appears abstract and process-heavy and is often applied only selectively in practice. Nevertheless, market acceptance is high: TOGAF knowledge is frequently explicitly required in job postings for EA roles. The certificate does not expire, making it a one-time investment without recertification effort.
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