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TM Forum Training

Certification Levels and Tracks

As the next step in the ever-growing Knowledge Certification program, TM Forum Career Certification offers a personalized program that signifies an individual’s expertise in the most widely adopted standard—Frameworx. Career Certification is awarded to individuals who attend a series of official TM Forum courses and pass the associated Knowledge Certification exams. Find out which courses are coming to your area here.

Knowledge Certification levels

Frameworx

Level 1: Attendance at "Frameworx Overview" (formerly know as "Solution Frameworks Overview" or "Frameworx/NGOSS Distilled") training course

Level 2: Passing the "Frameworx" certification exam


Business Process Framework (eTOM)

Level 1: Attendance at "Business Process Framework (eTOM) Distilled" or "Solution Frameworks Overview" training

Level 2: Passing the "Business Process Framework (eTOM)" certification exam

Level 3: Attendance at "Business Process Framework (eTOM) Implementer's Workshop" training course

Level 4: Passing the "Business Process Framework (eTOM) Implementer's Workshop" certification exam


Information Framework (SID)

Level 1: Attendance at "Information Framework (SID) Distilled" or 3-day version of the "Solution Frameworks Overview" training course

Level 2: Passing the "Information Framework (SID)" certification exam

Level 3: Attendance at "Infomation Framework (SID) Modeler's Workshop" training course

Level 4: Passing the "Information Framework (SID) Modeler's Workshop" certification exam


Once completed, certification is valid for a maximum of two years. Delegates may be required to become re-certified for new major releases. Only individuals may be certified, not companies. The certification is dependent on the corporate membership of the individual's company with the TM Forum being maintained.

    Career Certification tracks

Business Development Manager

Complete courses and pass exams: 

  • Frameworx Overview (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)
  • Business Process Framework Distilled (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)
  • Information Framework Distilled (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)

Information Modeler

Complete courses and pass exams: 

  • Frameworx Overview (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)
  • Information Framework Distilled (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)
  • Information Modeler’s Workshop (Level 4 Knowledge Certification)

Business Process Modeler

Complete courses and pass exams: 

  • Frameworx Overview (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)
  • Business Process Framework Distilled (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)
  • Business Process Framework Implementer’s Workshop (Level 4 Knowledge Certification)

Business Support Specialist

Complete courses and pass exams: 

  • Frameworx Overview (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)
  • Business Process Framework Distilled (Level 2 Knowledge Certification)
  • Revenue Assurance Practitioner’s Accreditation (Exam included in course)

Operation Architect

Complete paths as outlined above for:

  • Business Process Modeler
  • Information Modeler

Business Architect

Complete paths as outlined above for:

  • Business Process Modeler
  • Business Support Specialist

Courses within a Career Certification path must be completed within one calendar year. After two years, an exam must be passed to maintain Certification.