THE CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL FOR SOFTWARE ARCHITECTURE (CPSA®) CERTIFICATION at Universities
Become an Academic Partner of the iSAQB®
The iSAQB is an international association comprised of leading software architecture experts and companies from throughout the industry, with the aim to set the global knowledge standards in software architecture for consulting, training, academia, and organizations alike. As a non-profit organization, the iSAQB proudly provides the tools that enable valuable training and valid certifications to software architects on a global scale.
Certified Professional for Software Architecture
The Certified Professional for Software Architecture-Foundation Level (CPSA‑F) is the outstanding, internationally recognized designation for practitioners of software architecture. This seal of quality is awarded to those who can demonstrate mastery of a sound basic knowledge of software architecture.
Joining the iSAQB Academic Partner program shows that your institution meets the highest standards of teaching in software architecture. There are no fees, but many benefits associated with the admission as Academic Partner.
Benefits for Recognized Academic Partners of the iSAQB
- Lecturers receive a complete set of slides with didactically prepared training material according to the Certified Professional for Software Architecture-Foundation Level (CPSA‑F) curriculum, along with a comprehensive trainer’s guide (free of charge, available in English and Spanish).
- Academic Partners have the right to organize CPSA examinations on site – in cooperation with recognized certification partners of the iSAQB.
- Students receive a 50 % discount on the CPSA-Foundation Level certification exam.
- Access to the iSAQB Academic Partner network, which offers many networking opportunities between Academic Partners and with experts from the IT industry.
- Possibility to invite well-known iSAQB experts as guest lecturers to present to your students.
- Academic Partners will receive a certificate of recognition and the quality seal “iSAQB Academic Partner” that can be used in all your marketing materials.
- Recognition on the iSAQB website, with logo, address data, and a link to your website.
- Free participation in the iSAQB’s annual conference, the Software Architecture Gathering (SAG), for lecturers and students.
If your institution is interested in joining the iSAQB Academic Partner program, we look forward to hearing from you at info@isaqb.org.