TM Forum Online Education and Certification

The Open Digital Framework (ODF) offers a wide range of assets such as the Open Digital Architecture (ODA), the Open APIs, the Business Process Framework (eTOM), the Information Framework (SID) and other key TM Forum assets including the Maturity Models (AI, CEM etc.). This course is aimed at providing an initial view of how and why the ODF assets will be instrumental in planning, implementing and managing your successful digital transformation journey. Click HERE for more details. Read more

Building on TM Forum’s rich history in leading IT and operational transformation, the Managing and Measuring Autonomy (MAMA) framework serves to define, manage, and communicate the clear business value outcomes and benefits of TM Forum's autonomous operations initiatives. This course introduces a new architectural framework and the set of best practices to realize value from digital transformation with automation and autonomy.  Click HERE for more details. Read more

This comprehensive online awareness course is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills necessary to harness the power of the ODA Canvas. The Canvas concept is a pivotal element within the TM Forum ODA Framework, providing a structured approach to digital architecture design and management. Click HERE for more details. Read more

Open Digital Architecture (ODA) components are reusable, plug-and-play software building blocks that perform IT and network functions, exposing their functionality through Open APIs. Building on TM Forum’s rich history in leading IT and operational transformation, and on the success of a widely used suite of standardized REST-based Open APIs, this course explains how we define ODA components as software units that can be composed into systems or solutions. To fully realize the business benefits of using multi-vendor solutions, ODA components will enable vendor interoperability in the same way that reusable components are offered in cloud marketplaces such as Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud and Amazon Web Services. You would be eligible for the related ODA Components Practitioner-Level exam upon completion of this course ***if*** you have already gained ODA Components Foundation-Level Knowledge Certification (from ODA Components Fundamentals training and exam). If you satisfy the above criteria and wish to take the exam, please contact education@tmforum.org for enrolment. Passing this exam counts towards the TM Forum ODA Components Skill Path certification track. Find out more here. Read more

This course is an essential first step in establishing your understanding of TM Forums ODA Components. At the heart of the Open Digital Architecture are the TM Forum Components. These are reusable, plug-and-play software building blocks that perform IT and network functions, exposing their functionality through Open Application Programming Interface (APIs). This course aims to provide a high-level overview of the principle and terminology used ODA components, discussing what are they, where do they live, how are they built and the benefits a member can obtain by the Components Marketplace.  Click HERE for more details. Read more

Take this complete Skill Path bundle of 7 learning paths to learn the principles for applying the idea of modularity within the ODA, using a microservice architecture to build software systems composed of multiple reusable services that interact with each other to provide a business capability. You will grasp how to enable quality project delivery by employing guidelines, processes and a worked example that utilizes ODA principles. This bundle includes the related Foundation and Practitioner-Level exams to gain TM Forum Knowledge and Skill Path Certifications. Click the "Content" tab for more details. Read more