CPSA – Certified Professional for Software Architecture

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Certified Professional for Software Architecture (CPSA) is a multi-stage training scheme developed by the iSAQB®.

With its two levels the CPSA-program provides a solid education in software architecture. Just in Germany there are already more than 9,000 CPSA-certified software architects.

An an overview of the stages can be found on the iSAQB® website. Details about the certification processes for each can be found in our dedicated pages:

Foundation Level: CPSA-F

Certified Professional for Software Architecture: Foundation Level

Advanced Level: CPSA-A

Certified Professional for Software Architecture: Advanced Level

About exams

When are remote exams available?

Anytime. We offer a completely free choice of appointment within our operating hours (Mon-Fri 09:00 – 16:30 Central European Time), and existing appointments can be changed, postponed or cancelled, free of charge and without restriction.

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What are the technical requirements for remote exams?

  • An undisturbed workplace

  • Computer with high-speed internet, webcam and microphone

  • One of our supported web browsers: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Opera

More information on remote exams

How can I organise exams for a group of customers or colleagues?

We would be happy to reserve a simultaneous group exam, for any number of people - such as your customers or employees - to get certified together.

We can also offer the same flexible and free choice of appointment as we do for all customers.

Organising certification for groups

Why choose Certible for your certification?

Flexible Appointments

Choose an online appointment when you want, with unlimited availability - whether for a single individual or groups of any size. Change or cancel your appointment free of charge and without restriction.

Simultaneous group exams available on request.

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We provide the entire certification process ourselves: invigilator, exam software and support staff by Certible.


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No usage of customer data other than absolutely necessary for the core certification process. No data passed to third parties for marketing purposes.

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All-inclusive Service

Unlimited changes to appointments including free cancellation.

Printed certificate and online verification included in certification fees.