
iSAQB® REQ4ARC - Requirements for Software Architects
The REQ4ARC module shows you how to analyze, assess, and use requirements effectively in your role as a software architect. You will learn to systematically identify, question, and prioritize functional and quality requirements and translate them into consistent architecture.
Description
The REQ4ARC module shows you how to analyze, assess, and use requirements effectively in your role as a software architect.
You will learn to systematically identify, question, and prioritize functional and quality requirements and translate them into consistent architecture. The module also covers communication with stakeholders, interpreting vague or conflicting input, and handling trade-offs between competing goals.
Upcoming Sessions
4 sessionsWhat You Will Learn
CPSA® REQ4ARC course in detail
Part 1-Introduction and Motivation
Part 2-Clean Start
Part 3-Handling Functional Requirements
Part 4-Handling Quality Requirements and Constraints
Part 5-Behavior-Driven Development
Part 6-Prioritization and Estimation of Requirements
Part 7-Cooperation between Roles
Part 8-Tools for Requirements Engineering
Part 9-Examples
Certification & Exam
After you complete an accredited REQ4ARC training, you receive 20 credit points in the methodical competence area and 10 credit points in the communicative area. These points count toward the iSAQB CPSA-A certification.
To become eligible for the full CPSA-A certification you must:
Already hold the CPSA-F (Foundation Level) certificate.
Have at least three years of full-time professional experience in IT, including participation in the design and development of at least two different IT systems.
Accumulate a total of at least 70 credit points across the three competence areas (Technological, Methodical, Communicative), with at least 10 credit points in each area.
After you meet those prerequisites and have accumulated enough points (including those from the REQ4ARC module), you register for the CPSA-A final certification exam (which is an assignment plus an oral interview with iSAQB-appointed examiners).
Once you pass the exam, you receive the CPSA-A certificate, confirming your advanced competence in software architecture.
What You Will Achieve
After the training, you will be able to
Assess which requirements are relevant for architectural decisions
Formulate and document functional and quality requirements clearly
Identify and engage stakeholders and clarify expectations
Deal with vague, conflicting, or non-prioritized requirements
Link requirements with architectural decisions in a structured way
Bridge between requirements models and architecture models effectively
Training Providers
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REQ4ARC is the Advanced Level module Requirements for Software Architects. Its goal is to give architects enough requirements engineering know how so they can make sound architecture decisions based on real stakeholder needs.
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