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Zachman · professional
Zach EAProZachman Enterprise Architect Professional (Level 3)
Zachman Enterprise Architect Professional (Level 3)
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› Cost
Exam fee
Zach EAPro$1,500
Exam fee
$1,500
Annual maintenance fee
Zach EAPro—
Annual maintenance fee
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3-year cost of ownership
Zach EAPro$1,500
3-year cost of ownership
$1,500
› Exam mechanics
Pass mark
Zach EAPro—
Pass mark
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Retake policy
Zach EAPro—
Retake policy
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Study time
Zach EAPro60–120 hrs
Study time
60–120 hrs
Validity
Zach EAPro—
Validity
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CPE / yr
Zach EAPro—
CPE / yr
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Delivery
Zach EAPro—
Delivery
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› Salary signal (US base)
Range
Zach EAPro—
Range
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Median
Zach EAPro—
Median
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Premium %
Zach EAPro—
Premium %
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Role context
Zach EAPro—
Role context
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› Quality (4-axis rubric · 0–10)
Schema quality
Zach EAPro6.5
Schema quality
6.5
Practice evidence
Zach EAPro3.5
Practice evidence
3.5
Maintenance
Zach EAPro5.5
Maintenance
5.5
Market recognition
Zach EAPro4.5
Market recognition
4.5
Average
Zach EAPro5.0
Average
5.0
› Recognition & lifecycle
Recognition
Zach EAProGlobal
Recognition
Global
ISO 17024 accredited
Zach EAPro—
ISO 17024 accredited
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DoD 8140 baseline
Zach EAPro—
DoD 8140 baseline
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Holders worldwide
Zach EAPro—
Holders worldwide
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Current version
Zach EAPro—
Current version
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› Domain coverage
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
Zach EAPro● core
A25Security Architecture & Engineering
● core
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