Yes, the certification Certified Professional for Software Architecture is recognized and accepted worldwide as a reference for those working in the software architecture field. The CPSA Foundation Level exam has been conducted in dozens of countries, and the number of certified professionals in the world is considerable (more than 40000 certified) and is constantly growing.

The certification is offered in an ever-increasing number of languages ​​and is increasingly requested in resumes and tenders, which underlines the international importance and consideration that iSAQB certificated professionals enjoy.

No, the certificate is valid indefinitely.

A syllabus is a document that contains a summary of the topics that need to be covered during the certification exam for the various levels set by iSAQB®. It is equivalent to the syllabus in the definition of other certification bodies.

It is possible, by referring both to the CPSA Foundation Level curriculum and the recommended texts (see the section on study materials). It’s important to note that the syllabus does not delve into the practical application of the concepts and knowledge required to pass the exam: for this reason, a preparation course can be useful, especially if you have no prior experience in the subject.

This is even more true for Advanced level certifications.

You can assess your exam readiness by attempting the mock exam provided by iSAQB®.

The concept of iSAQB certification follows the DIN EN ISO / IEC 17024 standard, which mandates the strict separation between training and certification, thereby avoiding conflicts of interest. iSAQB training providers and iSAQB certification bodies are independent organizations.

However, this does not mean that an individual seeking the iSAQB certificate must find both a training provider and a certification body that conducts the exam and issues the certificate. Through the ITA-STQB online booking platform, it is possible to both search for an accredited training course—if you prefer to take a preparation course—and register for the certification exam; the course is delivered by an independent trainer, while the exam is administered by ITA-STQB.

It is also possible to book just the certification exam, as attendance of a course is not mandatory to take the exam.

A certification body conducts the iSAQB CPSA exams, evaluates the exams, declares the results, and issues the certificates on behalf of iSAQB®. In Italy, the certification body recognized by iSAQB® is ITA-STQB.

We invite you to review the "iSAQB® Exams" section of this website for information regarding exam costs.

It depends on the chosen Training Provider. The price can vary as the providers operate independently. We encourage you to contact accredited trainers to request information about course costs.

Those who demonstrate their testing expertise can quickly advance to play a leading role throughout the project.

A priori, an iSAQB certificate displayed by a freelancer indicates that they are particularly qualified for a role in software architecture. From the company's perspective, this individual is prepared to contribute to the project's success; therefore, an increasing number of companies are requesting this certification when hiring for roles within their project teams.

With iSAQB certification, a service provider can show the demonstrable qualifications of its employees. The reputation and acceptance of certified consultants are significantly higher than those without the appropriate certification. Furthermore, there is a clear trend toward requiring appropriate certification for consultants when tendering.

Another aspect is increased employee motivation when continuous training and experience are complemented by certification.

Employee certification is particularly important for multinational companies, and from this perspective, the international recognition of iSAQB certificates is a clear advantage.

Registration can be completed directly on the ITA-STQB online booking website at https://ecomm.ita-stqb.org, where you can also register and pay online.

Participation in a training course is not mandatory, either before taking an exam or if it becomes necessary to retake the exam, but it can be very useful and recommended if you have no practical experience in software architecture.

The exam can be repeated at any time, when you feel you have achieved adequate preparation. There are no limits.

It might be helpful to take the iSAQB exam immediately after completing a training course, but this is neither mandatory nor essential. If the course participant does not feel confident in taking the exam right away, they can opt to take the certification exam at a later time. This allows for more time to become familiar with the topics in which the participant feels they are still lacking, and to take the exam only once they have completed their preparation. The candidate has one year from the date of registration to take the exam.

Yes, the fee for each exam includes participation in a single session of the exam for which you are registered. In the event of not passing, additional exams can be taken by paying the corresponding fee. There are no free or discounted retake sessions.

We encourage you to review the "iSAQB® Exams" section of this website for information regarding the structure of exam questions and the scoring mechanism.

iSAQB has published at least an exam simulation set for each certification level. You can download the simulation sets in Italian and English from this site in the page dedicated to study materials.

We encourage you to review the "iSAQB® Exams" section of this website for information regarding the structure of exam questions and the scoring mechanism.

We encourage you to review the "iSAQB® Exams" section of this website for information regarding the delivery methods of certification exams.

The exams offered by ITA-STQB are conducted online in a Live Remote Proctored mode.

The iSAQB CPSA Foundation exams have no prerequisites. It is recommended to prepare by studying the curriculum topics, either by attending a course provided by an accredited trainer or through self-study and practical experience.

To take the Advanced exams, you must hold the iSAQB CPSA Foundation certificate. Adequate practical experience or preparation through an accredited course is advised before taking these exams.

You will receive an email notification about whether you passed or failed the exam, along with your score. If you pass, you will be sent the corresponding certificate in electronic format.

You can show the electronic certificate that was sent to you. It is strongly recommended, during the registration phase, to authorize the insertion of your certificate in the list of certificates issued in Italy, to give it full visibility.

The certification already obtained continues to be valid, even if it were a pre-condition for accessing other iSAQB® exams.

Therefore, re-certification is not necessary. It may become useful in the future only to stay aligned with updated topics or to meet specific requirements that may be asked to certified professionals.