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iSAQB CPSA Advanced Level Training

Deepen your software architecture expertise and earn credit points toward CPSA-A certification.

The iSAQB CPSA Advanced Level is designed for experienced software architects and software developers who want to systematically expand their skills in methodology, technology, and communication. At the ITech Academy, you can choose from 20 specialized Advanced Level modules.

20 Modules covering different areas of software architecture
70 Credit Points required for CPSA-A certification
Online & On-site flexible training formats at the ITech Academy

iSAQB CPSA-A Training at the ITech Academy

The advanced training program deepens your knowledge in the competence areas of methodology, technology, and communication. Across the different modules, you can earn the credit points required for certification as a Certified Professional for Software Architecture – Advanced Level (CPSA-A).

Advanced Level certification requires prior completion of the Foundation Level. The Advanced Level modules also provide valuable knowledge for software architects who are not pursuing certification but want to strengthen their day-to-day architecture work.

From architecture documentation and Domain-Driven Design to cloud infrastructures and web security, as well as soft skills, green software, and software architecture for AI systems: choose the module that best matches your professional needs.

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All iSAQB Advanced Level Modules

Explore our CPSA-A training courses and choose your personal focus area. Each module card takes you directly to further information, available dates, and booking options.

ADOC

Architecture Documentation

Learn how to document software architectures clearly and communicate them appropriately for different audiences.

20 CP Methodical
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AGENTA

Software Architecture in the Age of AI and Agents

Understand, design, and sustainably integrate intelligent systems from an architectural perspective.

10 CP Technical 20 CP Methodical
View AGENTA Training
AGILA

Agile Software Architecture

Learn how to perform effective architecture work in agile teams and projects.

20 CP Methodical 10 CP Communicative
View AGILA Training
ARCEVAL

Architecture Evaluation

Learn how to systematically evaluate software architectures and determine whether they meet the defined requirements.

20 CP Methodical
View ARCEVAL Training
CLOUDINFRA

Infrastructure, Containers, and Cloud Native

Design and implement adaptable infrastructures for modern cloud environments.

20 CP Technical 10 CP Methodical
View CLOUDINFRA Training
DDD

Domain-Driven Design

Design domain-oriented architectures together with domain experts and development teams.

20 CP Methodical 10 CP Communicative
View DDD Training
DSL

Domain-Specific Languages

Learn how to systematically design and implement domain-specific languages and use them effectively.

10 CP Methodical 20 CP Communicative
View DSL Training
EAM

Enterprise Architecture Management

Learn how to structure and maintain large landscapes of IT systems and applications consistently.

30 CP Methodical
View EAM Training
EMBEDDED

Embedded Systems

Deepen your understanding of architecture concepts for embedded systems that interact directly with their environment.

20 CP Technical 10 CP Methodical
View EMBEDDED Training
EMBEDDEDSEC

Secure Embedded Systems

Systematically identify threats and develop appropriate security measures for embedded systems.

10 CP Technical 20 CP Methodical
View EMBEDDEDSEC Training
FLEX

Flexible Architecture Models

Learn architecture concepts for highly flexible, adaptable, and maintainable software systems.

20 CP Technical 10 CP Methodical
View FLEX Training
FUNAR

Functional Software Architecture

Explore software architecture using functions, immutable data, and functional design principles.

20 CP Technical 10 CP Methodical
View FUNAR Training
FM

Formal Methods

Learn formal methods for ensuring correct software behavior beyond conventional testing.

20 CP Technical 10 CP Methodical
View FM Training
GREEN

Green Software

Develop resource-efficient software architectures that sustainably reduce energy use and technical resources.

10 CP Technical 10 CP Methodical
View GREEN Training
IMPROVE

Evolution and Improvement of Software Architectures

Systematically improve existing software systems based on technical and economic goals.

10 CP Technical 20 CP Methodical
View IMPROVE Training
REQ4ARC

Requirements for Software Architects

Expand your requirements engineering expertise to make well-founded architecture decisions.

10 CP Communicative 20 CP Methodical
View REQ4ARC Training
SOFT

Soft Skills for Software Architects

Improve communication, facilitation, and presentation skills around architecture decisions and architecture work.

30 CP Communicative
View SOFT Training
SWARC4AI

Software Architecture for AI Systems

Design and integrate scalable, secure, and maintainable AI systems into existing IT landscapes.

20 CP Technical 10 CP Methodical
View SWARC4AI Training
WEB

Web Architectures

Deepen your knowledge of modern architecture concepts for scalable, high-performance, secure, and maintainable web applications.

30 CP Technical
View WEB Training
WEBSEC

Web Security

Learn how to systematically integrate security into the analysis, architecture, and development processes of web applications.

20 CP Technical 10 CP Methodical
View WEBSEC Training

How does CPSA-A certification work?

For certification as an iSAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture – Advanced Level, you collect credit points in the areas of technology, methodology, and communication.

A prerequisite for the Advanced Level is prior completion of the CPSA Foundation Level.

On-site, Online, and In-house Training

Depending on the module, our iSAQB Advanced Level training courses are offered as on-site or live online training. For companies, we also organize customized in-house training on request.

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