iSAQB® Downloads – CPSA® Materials & Documents

Glossary of Software Architecture Terminology

The iSAQB Glossary covers the basic terminology of software architecture. The glossary is available in English, French, German, Chinese, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish. Please note that only the English and German versions contain a detailed explanation of all terms.

General Info Brochure

Info brochure with general information on the iSAQB and CPSA certifications.

Foundation Level Info Brochure

Info brochure with general information on the CPSA-Foundation Level.

Foundation Level – Mock Exam Questions

The Foundation Level mock exam contains 38 questions and is based on the real exam.

Foundation Level – Mock Exam Answers

This file contains solutions of the Foundation Level mock exam questions.

Foundation Level – Examination Rules

This document contains general rules regarding the CPSA-Foundation Level examination. It provides information on duration, types of questions, scoring, privacy, and confidentiality agreements. Short examples of question types are provided.

Examination Guide for Accredited Trainers at Foundation Level

This presentation contains information on the Foundation Level exam process. You can use it for your own purposes and shorten or adapt it if necessary.

Curriculum Module WEBSEC – Web Security

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module WEBSEC with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module WEB – Web Architecture

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module WEB with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module SWARC4AI – Software Architecture for AI Systems

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module SWARC4AI with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module SOFT – Soft Skills for Software Architects

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module SOFT with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module REQ4ARC – Requirements for Software Architects

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module REQ4ARC with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module IMPROVE – Evolution and Improvement of Software Architectures

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module IMPROVE with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module GREEN – Green Software – Development of Resource-Efficient Applications

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module GREEN with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module FUNAR – Functional Software Architecture

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module FUNAR with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module FM – Formal Methods

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module FM with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module FLEX – Flexible Architectural Models

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module FLEX with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module EMBEDDEDSEC – Embedded Security for Architects

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module EMBEDDEDSEC with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module EMBEDDED – Embedded Systems

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module EMBEDDED with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module EAM – Enterprise Architecture Management for Software Architects

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module EAM with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module DSL – Domain-Specific Languages

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module DSL with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module DDD – Domain-Driven Design

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module DDD with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module CLOUDINFRA – Infrastructure, Container, and Cloud Native

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module CLOUDINFRA with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module ARCEVAL – Architecture Evaluation

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module ARCEVAL with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module API – Application Programming Interfaces

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module API with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module AGILA – Agile Software Architecture

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module AGILA with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Module ADOC – Architecture Documentation

Curriculum of the Advanced Level Module ADOC with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Curriculum Foundation Level

Curriculum of the Foundation Level with all learning goals and terms for the individual chapters.

Articles of Association

Articles of Association of the International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB) e. V. with details concerning name, registered seat, purpose, bodies, board, working groups, and information on membership.

Application for iSAQB e. V. Supporting Membership

With this document, you can apply for an iSAQB e. V. supporting membership.

Application for iSAQB e. V. Personal Membership

With this document, you can apply for an iSAQB e. V. personal membership.

Advanced Level Info Brochure

Info brochure with general information on the CPSA-Advanced Level.

Advanced Level – Sample task for the CPSA‑A examination task

Sample task “BigSpender” / Topic – Information System

Advanced Level – Examination Rules

This document contains general rules regarding the CPSA-Advanced Level examination. It provides information on areas of competence, modular concept, examination requirements, costs, preparation, registration, and structure of the examination.

Academic Partner Program Info Brochure

Info brochure with general information about the iSAQB Academic Partner Program.