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iSAQB CPSA Advanced Level · Module ARCEVAL

Architecture Evaluation

Because quality is no coincidence.
◷ Duration: 2 days ◆ On-site and Online Training
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iSAQB CPSA Advanced Level · Module ARCEVAL

Clear architecture decisions through sound evaluations

Systematically analyze architecture quality, identify risks and make well-founded decisions.

Architecture evaluation is a key instrument for ensuring the quality of a design. It supports well-founded decisions about the further development of a project, promotes transparency and improves team communication.

Evaluate software architectures with confidence

A structured analysis makes it possible to systematically compare the current development status with the defined requirements.

In this training, you will learn various methods for the systematic evaluation of software architectures, including the Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM) and the Decision-Centric Architecture Review (DCAR).

While ATAM helps systematically identify architecture decisions and evaluate their impact on quality attributes, DCAR focuses on the targeted analysis and documentation of decision-relevant aspects.

In addition, other established evaluation methods are presented to provide you with a broad methodological repertoire for different application scenarios.

What can you expect?

The module “ARCEVAL – Architecture Evaluation” offers practice-oriented training in which you learn and apply methods for evaluating software architectures such as ATAM and DCAR.

You deepen your knowledge of quality scenarios, architecture decisions and evaluation processes.

The goal is to analyze, communicate and systematically improve architecture quality.

Participant prerequisites

  • You should have basic knowledge of software architectures (views, concepts, decisions).
  • Ideally, you have experience creating and maintaining architectures.
  • Knowledge of typical challenges in architecture design will make it easier to get started.
  • Experience in evaluating architecture quality and working with stakeholders is helpful.
  • You should be able to understand and apply quality requirements and constraints.

Technical requirements

There are no special requirements for the training environment, as the exercises use cloud- and web-based tools such as Miro, Draw.io and platforms such as Jupyter or HuggingFace. Only a stable and sufficiently fast internet connection is required.

Your benefits

You learn to systematically analyze architecture quality, identify risks and apply evaluation results effectively in your projects.

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Proven methods

You learn proven methods for evaluating software architectures and how to apply them to specific project situations.

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Understand quality

You understand the relationship between software quality, architecture decisions and their impact.

03

Quality scenarios

Sie können Quality scenarios erheben, dokumentieren und für Architekturbewertungen nutzen.

04

ATAM & DCAR

You gain practical skills for scenario-based workshops and techniques such as ATAM or DCAR.

05

Existing systems

You evaluate existing systems and their architecture in terms of implementation and quality.

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Communicate results

You communicate evaluation results effectively and integrate them into iterative development processes.

Training content in detail

From the fundamentals of architecture evaluation to the application of scenario-based evaluation methods in real projects.

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Fundamentals of software architecture evaluation

  • Understand the fundamentals of architecture goals and quality attributes
  • Differentiate between evaluation methods and approaches
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Requirements in architecture evaluation

  • Quality scenarios erheben und dokumentieren
  • Select architecture views according to needs
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Evaluation approach

  • Apply ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
  • Analyze and document risks and trade-offs
04

Follow-up and use of results

  • Integrate evaluation results into iterative processes
  • Use communication methods effectively for results
05

Evaluation of existing systems or system components

  • Use metrics to evaluate existing architectures
  • Use tools to verify architecture implementation
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Examples of software architecture evaluation

  • Conduct scenario-based workshops
  • Analyze realistic evaluation inputs and results

Your benefits at a glance

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Improved architecture quality

Early identification of risks and clear evaluation of quality attributes.

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Efficient collaboration

Clear communication and involvement of relevant stakeholders.

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Flexibility and transparency

Iterative approaches enable rapid adjustments and well-founded decisions.

Further information

Curriculum

The iSAQB curriculum provides further information about the learning objectives and training content.

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Early booking discount

€100 discount up to 6 weeks before the start of the training.

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Credit Points for CPSA-A certification

With the ARCEVAL training, participants earn 20 methodological Credit Points according to the iSAQB Advanced Level program.

20 methodological
Credit Points

Training formats

Choose between in-person classroom training and interactive live online training.

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Classroom training

  • Training documents and exercise materials included
  • Cold and hot drinks, snacks and lunch on all training days
  • Modern, spacious training rooms for a pleasant learning environment
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Live online training

  • Training documents and exercise materials included
  • Visual collaboration, e.g. through whiteboarding
  • High level of interactivity through adapted exercises and breakout rooms
  • Excellent trainer support, including in breakout rooms
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Our trainers

Erfahrene Trainer begleiten Sie praxisnah durch die ARCEVAL-Schulung und vermitteln die Inhalte rund um Architekturbewertung, Quality scenarios, Architekturentscheidungen sowie Bewertungsmethoden wie ATAM und DCAR.

Our trainers

Participant feedback

“

The training was very practical and interactive. It was especially helpful that we did not just discuss the content, but applied it directly using concrete examples.

— Participant feedback on the ARCEVAL training

“

The ATAM example particularly helped me to really understand the method and recognize its value for the structured evaluation of software architectures.

— Participant feedback on the ARCEVAL training

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For me, it was particularly valuable to see how quality requirements and risks can be evaluated systematically and how the results can be communicated clearly within the team.

— Participant feedback on the ARCEVAL training

Evaluate software architectures with confidence

Learn to systematically analyze architecture quality, identify risks early and make well-founded decisions using methods such as ATAM and DCAR.

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