As a software architect, you are responsible for the components and interaction within a system. The internationally recognised iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level certification attests to your comprehensive knowledge in the field of software architecture. How do I obtain the iSAQB® certification? To be certified you must pass the iSAQB® Software Architecture - Foundation Level exam. You can prepare for the iSAQB® Software Architecture - Foundation Level exam by attending a training course with a recognised iSAQB® training provider; participants will have relevant content and topics clearly explained and taught to them. The syllabus covers the basics of software architecture: Role and tasks of software architects Architecture requirements, architecture goals Non-functional requirements and quality goals Components/building blocks and their interfaces and dependencies between them Cross-cutting concerns and technical concepts Documentation and communication of architectures You can test your knowledge without obligation and free of charge before taking the exam by our online mock exam. What are the entry requirements? Participants should have the following knowledge and/or experience: At least 18 months of practical experience in software development, acquired by programming various projects or systems outside of education. Knowledge of and practical experience in at least one higher programming language. Basics of modelling and abstraction. Basics of UML (class, package, component and sequence diagrams) and their relation to source code. Practical experience in technical documentation, especially in the documentation of source code, system designs or technical concepts. Helpful for the understanding of some concepts are also: Knowledge of object orientation Practical experience in at least one object-oriented programming language Practical experience in the design and implementation of distributed applications, such as client/server systems or web applications. How does this certification benefit me? With the iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level certification: You will have an internationally recognised certification You will learn about the conceptual design and importance of software architecture You will understand the tasks and responsibilities of software architects and their roles in projects You will get to know the methods and techniques for developing software architectures You will gain insight into requirement and project management, as well as testing and development related to software architecture You will learn about the documentation and communication of software architecture Who is this certification for? This certification is aimed at anyone interested in the topic of software architecture. It is particularly suitable for: Software designers, software developers Software architects System analysts What other certifications can you recommend? After completing the Foundation Level, you can go on to take the Advanced Level. Are there special conditions for students? Full-time students pay a reduced fee of up to 50% (cannot be combined with other discounts). Please contact us at exam@isqi.org to obtain your individual discount code. Please send appropriate proof (i.e. a valid student ID or a current certificate of enrolment from a university, college or vocational school) along with your request.

As a software architect, you are responsible for the components and the interaction within a system. With the internationally recognised iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Advanced Level certification, you demonstrate that you have not only technical but also methodological and communicative competence in the field of software architecture. The certification is aimed at software architects with advanced knowledge. How do I obtain this iSAQB® certification? In order to obtain the certification, you must successfully pass an exam. You can acquire the knowledge relevant for the exam by participating in a training course at a recognised iSAQB® training provider. During the iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Advanced Level training, the relevant contents and topics are clearly explained and conveyed to the participants. The training curriculum consists of individual modules, each of which is dedicated to a specific focus of the competence of software architecture professionals: Methodological competence: Systematic approach to architectural tasks, independent of technologies, Technical competence: Knowledge and application of technologies to solve design tasks, Communicative competence: Ability to work productively with different stakeholders, communication, presentation, argumentation, moderation. What are the entry requirements? In order to take the iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Advanced Level exam, you need the iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level certification. In addition, at least three years of professional experience in the IT industry, including participation in the design and development of at least two different IT systems, is required as well as participation in a licensed training course (or comparable recognised training courses or certificates) totalling at least 70 credit points from all three different competence areas with at least 10 credit points in each competence area. How does this certification benefit me? With the certification as iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Advanced Level you possess an internationally recognised certification. you are able to design medium to large IT systems independently and methodically. you take on technical and content-related responsibility in IT systems of medium to high criticality. you can conceive, design and document measures to achieve non-functional requirements. you accompany development teams in the implementation of these measures. you know how to manage architecture-relevant communication in medium to large development teams. Who is this certification for? The training is aimed at all those interested in the topic of software architectures with advanced knowledge. It is particularly interesting for: Software designers, software developers, Software architects, System analysts. What other certifications can you recommend? There is currently no certification that follows the iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Advanced Level certification.An Expert Level is currently being planned.