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iSAQB® CPSA: Certified Professional for Software Architecture

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iSAQB (International Software Architecture Qualification Board) provides a structured certification path for software architects through the Certified Professional for Software Architecture (CPSA) program. It includes the CPSA-F (Foundation Level) and CPSA-A (Advanced Level), focusing on practical architecture skills, terminology, documentation, and decision-making.

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iSAQB® Course Catalogue

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iSAQB® CPSA-A

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iSAQB® (International Software Architecture Qualification Board)

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iSAQB® CPSA-F(Foundation Level)

iSAQB® CPSA-F (Foundation Level)

The iSAQB CPSA-F (Foundation Level) covers the core knowledge needed to design and document software architectures for systems up to a medium size. It focuses on basic architecture concepts, requirements and constraints, design and development, specification and communication, and analysis and assessment. This level is aimed at developers and aspiring architects who want a shared vocabulary and practical methods for architecture work in a team, including quality evaluation and the use of common tools. Prior software development experience is recommended.

CPSA-F is the entry level of the iSAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture program. The Foundation Level curriculum covers the core knowledge many software architects use in day-to-day work, including:

  • Basic concepts of software architecture, including the role and tasks of software architects

  • Requirements and constraints as a basis for architectural work

  • Design and development of software architectures, especially for small to medium-sized systems

  • Specification and communication, including describing and documenting architectures

  • Analysis and assessment, including architecture and quality evaluation

  • Examples of software architectures

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iSAQB® CPSA-A (Advanced Level)

iSAQB® CPSA-A (Advanced Level)

The iSAQB® CPSA Advanced Level (CPSA-A®) is the next step after the CPSA Foundation Level. It uses a modular program where candidates earn credit points through Advanced Level module trainings across three competence areas: methodology, technology, and communication. It targets experienced software architecture professionals and expects strong practical experience, since it requires candidates to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and skills. To register for the CPSA-A® exam, you need at least 70 credit points, with at least 10 in each competence area.

The Advanced Level goes deeper and is modular. iSAQB describes three competence areas and “flexible pathways” through the program, so people can focus on what fits their work. The Advanced Level also requires that you already have the Foundation Level.

Certification

iSAQB® Certification

The iSAQB® CPSA certification confirms knowledge and experience in software architecture. The starting point is the CPSA-F, Foundation Level. It tests basic knowledge of architecture tasks, quality requirements, design, documentation, and evaluation. The exam is conducted by independent certification bodies, not by the iSAQB itself.

After the CPSA-F, you can aim for the CPSA-A, Advanced Level. For this, you generally need at least three years of professional IT experience, experience working on at least two IT systems, and 70 credit points from iSAQB-approved Advanced modules, with at least 10 points in each competence area. The Advanced certification includes a written architecture assignment and an interview with two independent examiners. CPSA certificates are valid for life. Always check the details in the official iSAQB information.

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