Report 0006 Actions

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Problem Report Number	0006
Submitter's Classification	Certification System problem
State	Resolved
Resolution	Certification System Deficiency (CSD)
Problem Resolution ID	CSD.TG.0001
Raised	2005-01-27 15:18
Updated	2005-01-31 19:34
Published	2005-01-31 19:34
Product Standard	TOGAF 8 Certified
Certification Program	TOGAF Certified by The Open Group
Problem Summary	Renewals policy for TOGAF Certified product standards needs revising
Problem Description [CSC template]	At the time the TOGAF Certification Policy was put in place the forum envisaged that certified architects would not require their certification to be renewed since they would move to the next version of TOGAF Certified. In the light of the shift to concentrate on skills base (and also future moves to an exam) rather than TOGAF version, its now clear that this needs revisiting since there is a need for those certified to a specific TOGAF version to be able to retain their certification status. Various proposals have been put forward for example to have indefinite certification or to have a refresher exam(when exams are in place). This change proposes that we retain the existing certification periods, and just have renewal as as administrative item -- this therefore ensures that the register is kept fresh and does not have stale data. Changes to the policy are in Section 9. Under TOGAF Certified, retain Duration of Certification as 24 Months, under Renewal Possible enter YES ** Under ** add "Note that Renewal is not applicable to those individuals who have certified under the Interim Certification Requirements. Those individuals must complete the requirements for full certification at the end of the interim period and certify, or they will be removed form the register." In Section 9.2. Replace existing text related to Individual certification under TOGAF Certified with "Individuals who are TOGAF Certified renew their certification by paying the renewal fee." A knock on change of this is that the web certification system and fee schedule will need revising.

Review Information

Review Type	CA Review
Start Date	2005-01-27 15:18
Last Updated	2005-01-27 16:43
Completed	2005-01-27 16:43
Status	Complete
Review Recommendation	Certification System Deficiency (CSD)
Review Response	It is recommended that this problem be handled as a certification system deficiency (as it requires changes to the certification authority operations), and the policy be interpretated as suggested. This should be applied to both TOGAF 7 Certified and TOGAF 8 Certified. As stated it is recommended that this not apply to individuals who have been certified through the "Interim Conformance" requirements. This is so we have a level playing field, to extend renewal for interim would mean that some individuals have never met the formal Conformance requirements.




Review Type	SA Review
Start Date	2005-01-27 16:43
Last Updated	2005-01-31 19:34
Completed	2005-01-31 19:34
Status	Complete
Review Resolution	Certification System Deficiency (CSD)
Review Conclusion	A CSD is granted. See the problem statement for how this will result in changes to the operation of the current program.

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