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The Open Group · Enterprise Architecture · Associate

TOGAF Business Architecture Foundation exam guide

Exam OGBA-101

TOGAF Business Architecture Foundation proves you understand business architecture techniques in the TOGAF Standard, 10th Edition: business capabilities, value streams, information and organisation mapping. It suits the growing number of business architect roles that link strategy to change portfolios.

Questions40
Time limit60 minutes
Passing score60% (24 of 40)
Exam fee$395 USD
Valid forSee official page
DeliveryPearson VUE test center or OnVUE online proctored

Format: Multiple choice, closed book. Fee note: Pearson VUE price; $425 as Open Group store voucher.

Who it's for

Business architects, business analysts, strategy and transformation staff, and enterprise architects who want depth in the business layer.

What the exam covers

Value Streams17%
Introduction and Concepts15%
Business Capabilities15%
Introduction to the ADM13%
Business Modeling10%
TOGAF Business Scenarios8%
Information Mapping7%
Organization Mapping8%
Applying Business Architecture Techniques within the TOGAF ADM7%

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: Business analysis or strategy experience; familiarity with TOGAF EA Foundation concepts helps.

Keeping it active

No renewal or CPE requirement; the certification does not expire.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Building business capability maps
  • Defining and decomposing value streams
  • Cross-mapping capabilities to value streams
  • Information and organisation mapping
  • Using business scenarios to elicit requirements
  • Placing business architecture within the ADM

Job roles

Business ArchitectBusiness AnalystEnterprise ArchitectTransformation ConsultantStrategy AnalystProduct Manager

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Read the TOGAF Series Guides on Business Capabilities and Value Streams.
  2. Week 2: Study Business Modeling, Information Mapping and Organization Mapping guides; draw a capability map for your own organisation.
  3. Week 3: Review how business architecture fits ADM Phases A and B; take timed practice tests.
  4. Week 3: Book once you consistently score 75%+.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Value streams (7 questions) and business capabilities (6) are the biggest areas.
  • Know the difference between a capability (what) and a value stream (how value is delivered to a stakeholder).
  • Questions use Series Guide terminology, so study those guides rather than general BA texts.
  • 60 minutes for 40 questions leaves time to review flagged items.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does OGBA-101 cost?

$395 at Pearson VUE or $425 as a voucher.

Do I need TOGAF EA Foundation first?

No formal prerequisite.

Does it expire?

No.

How many questions?

40 multiple choice in 60 minutes; 24 correct to pass.

Is it useful for business analysts?

Yes; capability and value stream mapping are core to business architecture and strategic BA roles.

Official page: certification.opengroup.org. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.