Report 0040 Actions

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Problem Report Number	0040
Submitter's Classification	Certification System problem
State	Resolved
Resolution	Rejected (REJ)
Problem Resolution ID	REJ.TG.0002
Raised	2009-04-10 02:27
Updated	2010-07-20 21:52
Published	2010-07-20 21:52
Product Standard	TOGAF 9 Training Course Accreditation
Certification Program	TOGAF Certified by The Open Group
Specification	Training Course Accreditation Policy
Location in Spec	Section 7.2
Problem Summary	There is a need for clarifictaion of what constitutes "Significant changes to material directly related to the content of TOGAF 9" which need to be notified to the certification authority.
Problem Description [CSC template]	1.Issue Description: TOGAF 9 Training Course Accreditation requires a detailed mapping of the training materials against the published Learning Outcomes. Following accreditation, according to the Training Course Accreditation Policy, "Significant changes to material directly related to the content of TOGAF 9 must be notified to the Certification Authority". There is no guidance on what constitutes a significant change. I would see to guidelines on what changes a trainer can make without having to notify the CA. This, together with a clear statement whether there is any fee for processing such change notifications, is essential to allow us to build a forward plan for development of course materials. My course materials for TOGAF 9 are new, and there needs to be some level of change to improve delivery and correct minor errors. 2. Issue Impact: Uncertainty. Risk of inedvertent deviation for the Accreditation Policy. Inability to improve quality of training materials. 3. Issue Urgency: Urgent /Important 4. Issue Time Window: It is already having an impact. Trainers are asking for changes in materials to improve quality of training. 5. Willingness to participate in follow-up: Yes. I already have a draft set of guidelines to use as the basis for this.

Review Information

Review Type	CA Review
Start Date	2009-04-09 17:27
Last Updated	2009-04-23 14:20
Completed	2009-04-23 14:20
Status	Complete
Review Recommendation	Rejected (REJ)
Review Response	The CA recommends that no change be made. The purpose of the requirement is that we have a reasonably current copy of the materials for each accredited course. The wording was chosen deliberately to allow for subjective interpretation to avoid arbitrary criteria and needless administration. We see no point in being deluged with minor updates and bug fixes - the intent was to encourage common sense: if the materials have not changed much then we don't need to see them, but if they have changed significantly then we would like to see them and have them on file. Perhaps in the early life of a course it would make sense to collect a number of changes over time and submit them when the material has settled down We do not intend to charge for being sent such updates - we just want the materials associated with an ATTC in our archive to substantially reflect what is being delivered




Review Type	SA Review
Start Date	2009-04-23 22:20
Last Updated	2010-07-20 21:50
Completed	2010-07-20 21:50
Status	Complete
Review Resolution	Rejected (REJ)
Review Conclusion	This was discussed at the 20 July 2010 CSC face to face meeting. There was no consensus that a change was needed. It was agreed to close this item.

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