Learn methods and techniques for designing, documenting and evaluating software architecture. 

The iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture — Foundation Level (CPSA-F) training provides participants with an understanding of the definition of software architecture and how to establish effective architectural work in development. The training presents the methods and techniques for designing, documenting and evaluating software architecture.

This training helps prepare participants to take the exam for obtaining the iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture — Foundation Level (CPSA-F) certificate. We recommend further study after each training day to prepare for the exam.

Key Takeaways

The content aligns with the curriculum published by the ISAQB®:

• Foundations: Importance, definition and objectives of software architecture
• Software architecture in context
• Software architect role
• Interactions between software architecture, stakeholders and the organization
• Dealing with architecturally significant requirements
• Analyzing the factors that influence the architecture
• Software architecture design
• Iterative architectural design process
• Design principles
• Model- and view-based design
• Architectural patterns and design patterns
• Documentation and communication of software architectures
• Quality and evaluation
• Importance of software architecture in achieving quality objectives
• Evaluating software architectures
• Examples of software architectures
• A consistent example used for all exercises

Target Audience

• Software architects
• Software designers
• Software developers
• Systems analysts

Prerequisites

Before attending this training, participants must have experience in software development and a basic understanding of UML and the fundamentals of modeling and abstraction. We also recommend that participants have a basic knowledge of object-oriented concepts.

Examination

This training helps prepare participants for the iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture — Foundation Level (CPSA-F®) exam, the fee for which is not included in the training costs.

Further Information

• Participants must pass the CPSA-F exam to receive certification. International Software Quality Institute (iSQI), an independent certification body, issues a certificate to the participant after they pass the exam.
• For online trainings, all materials are offered digitally. For in-person trainings, all materials are offered digitally and may be supplemented with hard copies.

Examination

This training helps prepare participants for the iSAQB® Certified Professional for Software Architecture — Foundation Level (CPSA-F®) exam, the fee for which is not included in the training costs.