BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains

A candidate is preparing to sit the BCS Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains exam via self-study, without attending an accredited training course. The candidate wants to know the minimum realistic amount of preparation time to budget. Based on the guidance provided, what should the candidate plan for?

A professional with no prior IT architecture background wants to eventually gain a BCS Specialist Architecture Award (for example, the enterprise architecture award). They already hold the Foundation Certificate in Architecture Concepts and Domains. What additional condition must they still satisfy to be eligible for a Specialist Award?