iSAQB® REQ4ARC - Requirements for Software Architects

Yes, tectrain is an accredited iSAQB® training provider. That is why all iSAQB CPSA Foundation Level & Advanced Level seminars offered by the tectrain Academy are certified.

Yes, it is also possible to conduct the seminars remotely. For this, we will use Microsoft Teams. Attention is paid to the most interactive form of training possible to prepare the participants for the exam in the best possible way.

All submissions by test participants for the advanced level test are first subjected to a plagiarism check by the certifiers, which concludes with a test report. The test report is then forwarded to the responsible examiner, together with the elaboration for evaluation.

Software architects who still need Foundation Level certification can also participate in Advanced Level training. With successful participation in the Advanced Level training courses, one continuously acquires case credit points, which one needs for a possible examination at the Advanced Level. However, a prerequisite for applying for an Advanced Level exam is a completed Foundation Level exam.

The iSAQB REQ4ARC certification helps software architects and developers improve their knowledge and skills in requirements analysis and requirements management, allowing them to be more effective in their work. Companies can benefit from the iSAQB REQ4ARC certification by ensuring that their software projects are based on customer requirements and that the created software architectures meet those requirements.

iSAQB REQ4ARC is a certification program offered by the International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB) for software architects and developers, focusing on requirements analysis and requirements management for software architectures.

Through the use of the REQ4ARC certification program in companies, software architects and developers can improve their skills in requirements analysis and management, and increase the effectiveness of their software projects. Companies can benefit from REQ4ARC certification by ensuring that their software projects are based on customer requirements and that the software architectures created meet those requirements.

• Complexity: Requirements can be very complex and encompass a variety of aspects such as functionality, performance, security, and usability.
• Changes: Requirements can change over the course of the project, which can impact the software architecture and development process.
• Understanding: Requirements need to be understood by all stakeholders in the project, which can sometimes be a challenge.
• Alignment: Requirements need to be aligned between the different stakeholders in the project, which can often be a time-consuming process.
• Documentation: Requirements need to be well-documented so that they can be traced and reproduced later.

Through the iSAQB REQ4ARC certification, companies can improve their software architecture, increase customer satisfaction, and enhance the effectiveness of their software projects.

The iSAQB REQ4ARC certification program provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively capture, analyze, and manage the requirements of software projects. The focus is on making architecture and design decisions that are based on the requirements.

• Successful training and certification as CPSA‑F (Certified Professional for Software Architecture – Foundation Level).
• At least three years of full-time work experience within the IT industry. Participation in the design and development of at least two different IT systems. Exceptions are possible upon request (e.g., collaboration in open-source projects).
• Education and training as part of the iSAQB Advanced Level training courses amounting to at least 70 credit points. All three competence areas must be fulfilled with at least ten credit points each. Existing certifications can also be credited to the credit points upon application.
• Successful completion of the CPSA-A certification task, including an interview with two independent examiners appointed by the iSAQB.

The iSAQB has defined three areas of competence for CPSA‑A training:

• Methodical competence: Systematic approach to architectural tasks, independent of the technologies.
• Technical Competence: Knowledge and application of technologies to solve design tasks.
• Communicative competence: The ability to work productively with different stakeholders, presentation, communication, argumentation, moderation.

The REQ4ARC certification program can be used in various ways in companies to ensure effective requirements analysis and professional requirements management in software projects. Some ways include:

• Employee training: Companies can enroll their employees in the REQ4ARC certification program to educate them in requirements analysis and management and prepare them for the REQ4ARC exam.

• Introduction of REQ4ARC standards: Companies can introduce REQ4ARC standards and guidelines that control and improve requirements analysis and management in their software projects.

• Application of REQ4ARC methods and tools: Companies can integrate REQ4ARC methods and tools into their software development process to ensure systematic and structured requirements analysis and professional requirements management.

• Integration with other software development processes: Companies can integrate REQ4ARC into their other software development processes, such as agile development or DevOps, to ensure effective requirements analysis and professional requirements management in these processes.

The iSAQB REQ4ARC certification program provides participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct effective requirements analysis and professional requirements management in software projects. It consists of a curriculum that covers various topics, including:

• Basics of requirements management
• Types and sources of requirements
• Requirements analysis techniques
• Requirements management methods
• Communication and documentation of requirements
• Collaboration and coordination with other stakeholders in the project

The training is most beneficial to software architects and developers who want to improve their skills in requirement analysis and requirement management to make better decisions in software architecture.

The target audience for the iSAQB REQ4ARC certification program is software architects and developers responsible for requirements analysis and management in software projects. The program is aimed at experienced software developers and architects who already have knowledge in the areas of software architecture, software development, and requirements analysis.

This training is suitable for the following: 

• Software developers and architects need better requirements. 
• Product or system administrators who want to provide development teams with the requirements in a more targeted way.

The iSAQB REQ4ARC certification program can be applied in software projects in various industries and organizations where a structured and systematic requirement analysis and management is necessary. It can be used in companies of all sizes and industries that develop software, such as finance, healthcare, insurance, public administration, retail, logistics, and many others.

Since requirement analysis and management are key components of software development, the REQ4ARC certification program can be applied in many different phases of the software development process, from planning and analysis to implementation, quality assurance, and maintenance.