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CPSA® — Certified Profes­sional for Software Architecture 

The Inter­na­tional Standard in Training and Certification of Software Architects 

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We Want to Make You Stand Out

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 Partners

iSAQB® Accredited Training Providers and Trainers have gone through an intensive testing process before they are allowed to offer and conduct CPSA® trainings.

They are committed to the highest quality standards of knowledge transfer and training aligned with CPSA® curricula.

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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!

Don’t Miss Our iSAQB® News

New CPSA‑F® curriculum version 2025.1 published

The iSAQB has published the new version 2025.1 of the Certified Profes­sional for Software Architecture-Foundation Level (CPSA‑F) curriculum. As of April 1, 2025, all Foundation Level training courses will be based on the new curriculum version. All iSAQB Accredited Training Providers were informed in advance and were able to update their training materials accord­ingly. The…

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New CPSA-Advanced Level Module Appli­cation Programming Inter­faces (API) introduced

The iSAQB has published the new Advanced Level module Appli­cation Programming Inter­faces (API). With this latest addition, 20 CPSA-Advanced Level modules are now available. APIs facil­itate digital services through program­mable inter­faces, enhancing reusability and integration. They enable consumers to focus on core tasks by outsourcing others. This module explores APIs as technical, organi­za­tional, and business tools,…

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New curriculum version 2025.1 of CPSA‑A® module SOFT published

The iSAQB has released the new curriculum version 2025.1 of the CPSA‑A module SOFT (Soft Skills for Archi­tects) in English and German. The curriculum has been signif­i­cantly updated compared to the last version. The existing learning goals have been refor­mu­lated to meet new requirements, and further goals have been added. A disclaimer has been included,…

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New CPSA-Advanced Level Module Formal Methods (FM) published

The iSAQB has intro­duced the new Advanced Level module Formal Methods (FM). There are 19 CPSA-Advanced Level modules available now. The curriculum is available in English. The module FM intro­duces formal methods as an addition and alter­native to tradi­tional architectural approaches, enabling mathe­matical proofs of key system properties. However, such proofs must be integrated from…

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Blog Posts From iSAQB® Experts

DDoS: Permanent Flood of Data Without a Protection Strategy – And How To Protect Yourself Against It

Discover the dangers of DDoS attacks and how they can disrupt your systems. Learn about different attack methods and essential strategies to protect your infrastructure from these growing threats.

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About the New CPSA® – Advanced Level Module API: Appli­cation Programming Interfaces

Curators Erik Wilde, Falk Sippach, and Thilo Frotscher give an insightful interview about the new CPSA Advanced module “API: Appli­cation Programming Inter­faces”, discussing key topics like API design, security, and governance.

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New Curriculum Version of CPSA‑A® Module SOFT Published

The updated CPSA Advanced SOFT curriculum intro­duces new learning objectives, including stake­holder management and decision-making tools. It empha­sizes practical exercises, self-reflection, and adaptable methods for software archi­tects to enhance their skills.

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Agility & Software Architecture: Opposites or a Perfect Match?

Stefan Toth, curator of the module AGILA, shares insights on integrating architecture and agility, overcoming challenges in agile teams, and the impor­tance of trans­parency and collab­o­ration in architectural work.

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