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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.

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THE WORLDWIDE CPSA® COMMUNITY IS GROWING

Over 40k CPSA® Exams in the Last Two Decades

More than 40,000 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 Software Architecture for AI Systems (SWARC4AI) introduced

The iSAQB has published the new Advanced Level module Software Architecture for AI Systems (SWARC4AI). With this latest addition to the Advanced Level courses, 18 CPSA-Advanced Level modules are now available. At the moment, the curriculum is available in German. The English version will follow as soon as possible. The SWARC4AI module provides the essential…

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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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Blog Posts From iSAQB® Experts

The Brave New World of AI and IT: Challenges and Opportunities

This blog explores the evolution of AI in software devel­opment, from assis­tants to fully autonomous teams. It also intro­duces the AI Agile Manifesto, shaping the future of IT.

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About the New CPSA® – Advanced Level Module SWARC4AI: Software Architecture for AI

The new SWARC4AI module explores AI system architecture, focusing on Machine Learning and Gener­ative AI, including LLMs and Diffusion Models. It covers both funda­mental and advanced topics, providing practical insights for software archi­tects and engineers.

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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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