TOGAF 9 Certified in 2026: Exam Paths and the 10th Edition Bridge

TOGAF 9 Certified remains a supported credential in 2026. The publication of the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition did not retire TOGAF 9 Foundation or TOGAF 9 Certified. The Open Group states that those TOGAF 9 certification learning paths will continue to be supported indefinitely, and the certifications do not expire. This is an important distinction for candidates who encounter online material that incorrectly treats every Version 9 pathway as obsolete.

At the same time, The Open Group now maintains a broader certification portfolio that includes bodies of knowledge based on both TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 and the 10th Edition. A new candidate can therefore choose between the established TOGAF 9 path and newer Enterprise Architecture certifications, while an existing TOGAF 9 Certified professional can use a bridge path toward TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner. The right preparation begins by identifying which credential is actually being pursued.

TOGAF 9 Certified is a two-level qualification based on Version 9.2 knowledge

The TOGAF 9 program distinguishes Foundation-level knowledge from the higher Certified level. Part 1 focuses on terminology, concepts, structure, and core knowledge of the framework. Part 2 focuses more heavily on applying the framework in scenarios. Candidates can reach TOGAF 9 Certified by passing the two parts separately or by taking the combined examination, depending on their starting point and registration strategy.

The broader The Open Group certifications now contains several TOGAF learning paths, so names matter. “TOGAF 9 Certified” is not the same title as “TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner.” When reviewing a course, practice bank, or employer requirement, confirm the exact credential and body of knowledge. Materials aligned to TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 should not be silently mixed with a 10th Edition Practitioner syllabus unless the study plan explicitly addresses the relationship between them.

OG0-091 is the Part 1 route for TOGAF 9 Foundation knowledge

The English OG0-091 TOGAF 9 Part 1 exam contains 40 items with a 60-minute time limit. It is the knowledge-focused examination in the TOGAF 9 path. Preparation needs a strong command of vocabulary and framework structure: the Architecture Development Method, content concepts, governance, enterprise continuum ideas, capability, stakeholders, and the relationships among the major parts of the standard.

Part 1 study benefits from precise definitions because several answer choices can sound broadly reasonable. Build a concept map rather than a list of disconnected terms. For every concept, record what it is, what it is used for, where it fits in the framework, and what it is commonly confused with. Then use short question blocks to test retrieval. When an answer is wrong, identify the distinction that separated the correct option from the distractor instead of simply memorizing the letter choice.

OG0-092 tests application through scenario-based Part 2 questions

The English OG0-092 TOGAF 9 Part 2 exam uses eight scenario-based items and allows 90 minutes. Part 2 is open book, with the TOGAF Standard, Version 9.2 supplied as the reference for the exam. Open book does not mean that a candidate can begin with little preparation and search for every answer. The scenarios require enough familiarity with the framework to locate the relevant guidance quickly and evaluate which response best applies it.

Practice Part 2 by explaining why one option is more appropriate than the alternatives. Scenario work should connect the problem to the relevant ADM phase, stakeholder concern, governance mechanism, deliverable, technique, or principle. Learn the structure of the supplied standard so that reference lookup is targeted. A candidate who knows approximately where a concept sits can confirm a detail; a candidate who searches from scratch for every question can exhaust the 90-minute window.

OG0-093 combines both parts but still requires success in each section

The OG0-093 combined TOGAF 9 examination contains 48 items and has a total testing time of 150 minutes. It combines the Part 1 and Part 2 requirements in one appointment. The Open Group's exam policy treats the combined examination as a route to the Certified qualification, not as an automatic Foundation award if only the first section is passed. If a candidate fails one section, the failed section can be retaken separately after the applicable waiting period.

Combined-exam preparation should therefore preserve the two modes of thinking. Part 1 rewards fast, accurate recognition of knowledge; Part 2 rewards applied interpretation with reference use. Do not let strong scenario skills conceal weak definitions, or vice versa. In full simulations, track performance separately by section. The most useful readiness signal is not one overall percentage but evidence that both the knowledge and application components are independently above the required standard.

The 10th Edition path uses new certification names and OGEA exams

The newer enterprise-architecture pathway is intentionally not called “TOGAF 10 Foundation” or “TOGAF 10 Practitioner.” The Open Group decoupled certification names from the edition number. The current path includes TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Foundation and TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner, based on bodies of knowledge drawn from the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition.

Candidates starting on that route can encounter the OGEA-101 Enterprise Architecture Part 1 exam and OGEA-102 Enterprise Architecture Part 2 exam. The first has 40 items and 60 minutes; the second has eight items and 90 minutes. The OGEA-103 combined exam provides the combined Part 1 and Part 2 route. These codes belong to a different certification path from OG0-091/092/093 even though the programs share TOGAF foundations.

Existing TOGAF 9 Certified professionals can use a bridge instead of restarting

The Open Group recognizes TOGAF 9 Certified as a prerequisite for a bridging path to TOGAF Enterprise Architecture Practitioner. The bridge concentrates on new and expanded material associated with the 10th Edition body of knowledge rather than requiring an already certified professional to re-prove every Version 9 concept from the beginning. The organization states that there is currently no set withdrawal date for the bridge and that advance notice will be given before it is removed.

This makes credential planning important. Someone who already holds TOGAF 9 Certified should not assume the only way forward is to sit OGEA Part 1 and Part 2 from scratch. Conversely, someone who has no prior TOGAF certification should not design a study plan around a bridge for which the prerequisite is absent. Verify the current Open Group eligibility and exam-registration route before purchasing training because the knowledge path and the administrative path are related but not interchangeable.

TOGAF 9 remains valid, but professional development can still move forward

A non-expiring certification can remain valid without representing every later addition to the standard. The Open Group explicitly says TOGAF 9 Foundation and TOGAF 9 Certified do not expire and that Version 9.2 learning paths will continue. It also offers newer credentials and practitioner pathways so professionals can demonstrate knowledge of later bodies of knowledge. These facts can both be true: TOGAF 9 is still a supported credential, and newer certification options exist.

Career decisions should therefore be role-driven. If an employer specifically requests TOGAF 9 Certified, the supported Version 9.2 path is still relevant. If the objective is to demonstrate current practitioner knowledge built around the 10th Edition portfolio, the Enterprise Architecture path or bridge may be more directly aligned. Avoid replacing this decision with a simplistic “old versus new” label. Certification value depends on the requirement being satisfied and the skills the professional needs to use.

Study should progress from framework map to scenario judgment

Begin by learning the architecture of the standard itself. Understand the purpose of the ADM, how phases relate, how requirements management interacts with the cycle, how content and governance fit, and how stakeholders and viewpoints shape architecture work. Then deepen the specific learning outcomes for the selected exam. For Part 1, use retrieval drills and definition contrasts. For Part 2, use scenarios and structured reference lookup.

Keep an error log that records framework misunderstandings rather than only question numbers. Useful entries include “confused deliverable with artifact,” “selected implementation action before required governance step,” or “misidentified the ADM phase responsible for this decision.” Revisit those distinctions in the official body of knowledge. As the exam approaches, combine timed practice with navigation of the supplied reference for open-book sections. Familiarity should reduce lookup time without encouraging unsupported memory.

The final registration check should match credential, exam code, and study material

Before booking, verify three things together: the certification title, the exam code, and the syllabus used by the preparation material. TOGAF 9 candidates should see OG0-series exam codes for the Version 9 path. Candidates pursuing the newer Enterprise Architecture route should see OGEA-series codes. Existing TOGAF 9 Certified professionals considering the bridge should follow the bridge-specific instructions published by The Open Group rather than assuming an OGEA exam code is automatically the right purchase.

This final check protects against a uniquely modern certification problem: accurate material for the wrong credential. The TOGAF portfolio is broader than it was when Version 9 was the only obvious route. In 2026, successful preparation requires both technical understanding and identity control. Know what you already hold, what you want to earn, which body of knowledge applies, and which examination proves it. Once those are aligned, the preparation plan becomes much simpler and the continuing relevance of TOGAF 9 can be handled accurately rather than nostalgically or dismissively.