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CPSA® — Certified Profes­sional for Software Architecture 

The Inter­na­tional Standard in Training and Certification of Software Architects 

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As a non-profit organi­zation, the Inter­na­tional Software Architecture Quali­fi­cation Board (iSAQB®) oversees and develops the Certified Profes­sional for Software Architecture (CPSA®) certification scheme.

CPSA® certi­fi­ca­tions are globally recog­nized quali­fi­ca­tions for IT profes­sionals. They provide evidence of sound knowledge and valuable skills in the field of software architecture.

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iSAQB® Accredited Training Providers and Trainers have gone through an intensive testing process before they are allowed to offer and conduct CPSA® trainings.

They are committed to the highest quality standards of knowledge transfer and training aligned with CPSA® curricula.

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THE WORLDWIDE CPSA® COMMUNITY IS GROWING

Over 30k CPSA® Exams in the Last Two Decades

More than 30,000 IT profes­sionals worldwide have already success­fully completed one or two CPSA® levels.

Show your compe­tence as a Certified Profes­sional for Software Architecture and give your career a vital boost!

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New CPSA-Advanced Level Module GREEN intro­duced: Green Software – Devel­opment of Resource-Efficient Applications

The iSAQB has intro­duced the new Advanced Level module Green Software – Devel­opment of Resource-Efficient Appli­ca­tions (GREEN). A total of 17 CPSA-Advanced Level modules are now available. The curriculum addresses the devel­opment of resource-efficient IT systems from the perspective of software archi­tects. It covers the entire spectrum of their field of activity: from creating awareness…

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New curriculum version 2024.1 of CPSA‑A® module CLOUD­INFRA published

The new curriculum version 2024.1 of the CPSA‑A module CLOUD­INFRA (Infrastructure, Containers and Cloud Native) was released in English and German on May 16, 2024. The aim of updating the curriculum was to meet the practical challenges and questions of the partic­i­pants even better. New additions include cloud migration patterns as well as multi-cloud and hybrid…

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New curriculum version 2024.1 of CPSA‑A® module EAM released

The new curriculum version 2024.1 of the CPSA‑A module EAM (Enter­prise Architecture Management for Software Archi­tects) has replaced the previous version as of February 2nd, 2024. It is available in English and German. The EAM curriculum has undergone a signif­icant revision in the latest version, primarily aimed at enhancing the curricu­lum’s focus on topics relevant…

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New CPSA-Advanced Level Module Domain-Specific Languages (DSL) introduced

The iSAQB® has published the curriculum of the new Advanced Level module Domain-Specific Languages (DSL). There are now a total of 16 CPSA-Advanced Level modules. The module DSL intro­duces the most important techniques and results from programming language design and compiler construction. The training will help under­stand where a DSL fits into an overall architecture,…

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About the New CPSA®-Advanced Level Module Green Software – Devel­opment of Resource-Efficient Appli­ca­tions (GREEN)

On August 20, the iSAQB intro­duced the new Advanced Level module Green Software – Devel­opment of Resource-Efficient Appli­ca­tions (GREEN). GREEN focuses on devel­oping resource-efficient IT systems from a software architect’s perspective, covering topics from raising awareness in the company to designing energy-efficient archi­tec­tures, measuring and monitoring tools, and cloud opera­tions. Prof. Dr. Gerhard Wanner, one of…

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Requirements for Software Archi­tects – Part 3

This blog article discusses the key requirements for software archi­tects, highlighting the impor­tance of agile methods, stake­holder engagement, and advanced techniques like BDD. It empha­sizes collab­o­ration between archi­tects, analysts, and product owners to achieve successful project outcomes.

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Requirements for Software Archi­tects – Part 2

This blog article outlines key requirements for software archi­tects, highlighting the need for agile requirements engineering, addressing functional and non-functional requirements, managing complexity, and ensuring effective commu­ni­cation and imple­men­tation of architecture.

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Requirements for Software Archi­tects – Part 1

This blog article under­scores the critical nature of requirements engineering in shaping effective software architecture, highlighting how it ensures that customer needs directly inform the devel­opment process.

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