iSAQB® CPSA-F

Software Architecture Foundation Level Training

Master software architecture and earn the CPSA-F certificate

Why Take the CPSA-F Training?

Industry Recognization

Earn the internationally recognized iSAQB® CPSA-F® certificate.
This certification never expires, just like an academic degree.

Career Advancement

Step up into the role of a software architect or technical lead.
Get promoted and stand out in a competitive job market.

Enhanced Skill Set

Acquire practical, in-demand software architecture skills.
Help your team deliver high-quality software for your customers.

Choose Your Training Style

Most Flexible

Self-Paced Training

$499

Start anytime • 12 months access

  • HD video lessons + quizzes
  • Study at your pace, pause/rewatch anytime
  • Practical examples & mock exams
  • Q&A support
  • English, German, Spanish, Portuguese and French subtitles
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Most Immersive

Live Training

$3899

Fixed dates • Limited spots

  • Live instructor-led sessions (Pacific Time)
  • Interactive exercises and Q&A
  • Small group of up to 12 participants
  • Immersive 3-day online learning
  • Mock exams included
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*Exam voucher and tax are not included in the price.

About the CPSA-F Training

This is the most comprehensive training for mastering software architecture and passing the official CPSA-F exam.

You will learn to:

  • Design an effective software architecture for your system

  • Ensure the fulfillment of complex functional and quality requirements

  • Apply industry-proven design principles, patterns, and best practices

  • Evaluate and assess the quality of the software architecture

  • Document and communicate design decisions, interfaces, and cross-cutting concerns

Upcoming CPSA-F Live Trainings

All trainings are led by Michael Pogrebinsky via Zoom. The schedule is shown in Pacific Time (PST).

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. Many employers purchase this training to up-skill and certify their employees.
    Additionally, most IT companies have an education budget that allows employees to enroll in online courses relevant to their profession, and be fully or partially reimbursed. Top Developer Academy can provide a letter explaining the value of the CPSA-F training and certification upon request.

  • This training is an investment in your career growth. It equips you with practical skills to become a world-class software architect and stand out in a competitive job market.
    The knowledge you gain in this course will have a long-lasting impact on your career, enhancing your ability to lead, design, and succeed for years to come.
    The course is built on a curriculum designed by top software architecture experts in the industry and enriched with practical examples and additional content from Michael’s experience as a Software Architect.

  • The CPSA-F® exam voucher is not included in the training enrollment and needs to be purchased separately from an independent certification body accredited by iSAQB®.

    However, thanks to an exclusive partnership with a top certification provider, you’ll receive a substantial discount on the CPSA-F® exam voucher. This benefit is available only to Top Developer Academy's students.

    Please note, that prices may vary by country and currency.

  • This course is for anyone interested in software architecture.

    It is particularly suitable for:

    • Software Engineers

    • Software analysts

    • Technical leads / Software Architects

    • Engineering managers

    learn software architecture skills, close knowledge gaps, and earn an internationally recognized certificate.

    This training is targeted for industry practitioners with at least 18 months of practical software development experience outside of academia.
    However, we will not stop you from taking the training if you don't meet those prerequisites. Nor will iSAQB.

  • The International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB®) is a global, non-profit organization that develops and maintains standardized curricula and certification programs for software architecture professionals.

    Founded by industry experts, iSAQB® aims to ensure high competence in software architecture through its Certified Professional for Software Architecture (CPSA®) certifications.

    CPSA-F® stands for Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level. It is the first of several software architecture certification curricula schemes created and standardized by iSAQB®. Earning the CPSA-F® certificate demonstrates a solid understanding of the fundamental principles of software architecture, making you a more qualified and credible professional in the field of software architecture.

    Unlike many IT certifications that expire after a few years, requiring you to repeatedly study and pay an exam, the CPSA-F® certificate never expires.

  • Once you purchase the CPSA-F® exam voucher from an officially accredited certification body, you will receive all the instructions on how to schedule, and prepare your computer for taking the exam.

    Exams can be taken remotely using your own/company computer. Alternatively, depending on the availability of the exam provider, exams can be taken at a physical test center.

  • Yes. This is an officially accredited training by iSAQB and fully complies with the CPSA-F exam requirements.

  • No problem!
    You can reschedule your training to another available date free of charge if you inform us at least one week in advance..

    Need to cancel?

    • More than 60 days before start → Full refund

    • 31-60 days before start → 50% refund

    • 30 days or less → No refund

About the Trainer

Michael Pogrebinsky is an experienced software engineer, software architect, and accredited iSAQB® CPSA-F® trainer with years of training experience.

Michael has trained more than 200,000 engineers worldwide, helping them advance their careers, pass job interviews, and acquire the most valuable skills in the industry.

As a practitioner, Michael has worked at some of the top tech companies, like Google, Intel, DAQRI (acquired by Snap Inc.), and others, where he developed and architected highly scalable, complex systems for digital ad tech, augmented reality, medical simulation, video streaming, and much more.

His teaching style emphasizes understanding the core fundamentals and developing the right way of thinking and best practices so your skills never go out of date.