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Daily 2-hour rhythm (applies every study day)Your 2 hours are split into three focused blocks. Never mix reading and video in the same slot — treat them as separate cognitive modes.
40 min
Udemy video
60 min
TOGAF standard reading
20 min
Practice Qs / Anki cards
2 hrs
Total per day
Recommended stack for no-prior-TOGAF learnersBuy the Schulz/Smuda Foundation + Practitioner pair first — they cover 330 + 320 pages of exam-mapped material and include timed practice tests. Add the EA Consulting practice test pack for maximum mock variety. All three together typically cost under $50 on Udemy sale.
Track every milestone. Check off as you go — progress bar updates automatically.
Part 2 is open book — use it strategicallyIndex and tab your TOGAF standard PDF or printout before the exam. Practice navigating it in under 30 seconds. The open-book advantage only works if you know exactly where everything is.
Mock exam pass thresholds to aim forFrom 5,000+ student data: score 88%+ on all three Part 1 mocks → 94% real-exam success rate. For Part 2: 75%+ on three scenario mocks before sitting the real exam.
Extra time for non-native English speakersYou may request +30 min time accommodation from The Open Group during registration. Do this at booking time — cannot be added later.
Registration step by step1. Create account at opengroup.org → 2. Purchase exam voucher → 3. Book slot on Pearson VUE → 4. Run OnVUE system check (for online) → 5. Confirm ID (passport/national ID).