iSAQB® GREEN - Advanced Level Certification

After you complete an accredited GREEN training, you receive 10 credit points in the technological competence area and 10 credit points in the methodical 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 GREEN 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.

The goal of the iSAQB GREEN course is to equip participants with the knowledge to create sustainable and energy-efficient IT systems.

By the end of the training, participants will understand the key drivers of energy consumption in software and know how to design architectures that minimize environmental impact.

Graduates of this module will:

• CO₂ optimization: Understanding carbon footprints and how to reduce emissions in IT environments.

• Cloud-native architectures: Learn how to deploy and manage cloud applications with minimal energy consumption.

• Green IT patterns: Techniques and best practices for optimizing the energy efficiency of software systems.

• Measuring tools: Methods to assess and monitor energy consumption in software and hardware.

This hands-on training gives participants practical experience in building energy-efficient systems and managing their impact on the environment.