iSAQB CPSA-Advanced Requirements for Software Architects​ (REQ4ARC)

This accredited training is based on the current ISAQB® syllabus for the iSAQB® module Requirements for Software Architects (REQ4ARC).

In the seminar the following topics will be presented and discussed in detail:

Clean start

• Even with iterative development, understanding some upfront activities is necessary.
• Mastery and explicit knowledge of vision, goals, and relevant stakeholders are required
• Understanding an understanding of scope and context is required, particularly the interfaces between scope and context (i.e., the external interfaces of the product)

Addressing functional needs

• Know the definition of functional requirements
• Ability to distinguish the functional requirements from quality requirements and constraints

Dealing with quality requirements and limitations

• Know the definition of quality requirements and limitations
• Knowing that there is an excellent line between functional requirements and quality requirements because attributes are sometimes determined by being converted into functions

Behavioral development

• Know that BDD consists of approaches and technologies such as TDD (Test-Driven Development) and ATDD
• Know that there are different options for specifying requirements
• Know that BDD applies to a wide range of IT system types, e.g., information systems, business intelligence systems, mobile apps

Prioritization and assessment of requirements

• Know different methods to express value, e.g., MoSCoW prioritization, defined value ranges, linear sorting of all requirements, weighted factor methods, delay costs
• Understand that different stakeholders can see value in requirements

Collaboration between roles

• Understand that iterative system development includes all parts involved in the development process
• Know that architects are constantly interacting with business analysts and requirements experts, as well as developers and testers

Tools for requirements engineering

• Know different types of requirements tools (maps, wikis, modeling tools, issue trackers, etc.)

Examples

• Know the examples of well-articulated requirements of different categories

• Highly experienced and accredited trainer:
  • The accredited trainer is an active member of the iSAQB organization and has several years of experience and extensive knowledge in the field of software architecture management.
• Interactive, practice-based training:
  • Participants experience an interactive training course with practice-based exercises and case studies that, according to former participants, reinforce their understanding of what they have learned.
  • The theoretical content is supplemented with the trainer’s practical experience to ensure course participants not only understand the relevant methods, but also the real-world challenges of their implementation.
  • Active participation and discussions are explicitly encouraged.
• Industry-standard certifications:
  • Industry-standard certification and recognition of expertise.

Overview

Albion is known for its interactive training courses with a workshop character. Whether in-person or live online, Albion training courses encourage the active participation of course participants in discussions and group exercises.

By using the latest online collaboration tools, such as online whiteboards, you will experience a classroom-like environment. During the live online training, participants collaborate to perform practice-oriented exercises and case studies that lead to a deeper understanding of the course material.

Benefits of live online training courses

• Lower price
  • Lower price for the live online training course compared to the corresponding classroom training.
• No travel or hotel costs
  • Efficient use of your time and money.
• Compliance with mandated travel restrictions
  • You can conveniently participate from any location without having to travel.
• Face-to-face discussions
  • The same opportunities for asking questions and discussing topics as in a classroom training.
  • As with classroom training, active participation of the participants is desired.
• Participant collaboration
  • Participants can pose questions to other participants and to the trainer 24 hours a day via an online chat during and after the course (e.g., to discuss sample test questions, current project challenges, etc.).

Prerequisites for live online training courses

• Computer with a stable and fast Internet connection that supports continual video transmission.
• Suitable webcam.
• Headset instead of the computer microphone to reduce ambient noise.
• Modern web browser with good Javascript support.
• A sufficiently large monitor to view the course slides, a whiteboard and other participants. Additional optional recommendations include a second monitor and a touchscreen with a pen, for example, to draw on a virtual whiteboard.
• Administration rights may be required to install software, e.g., Microsoft-Teams, Exam-Software.
  • The applications are also available via a web browser; however, these have limited functionality.
• Participant attendance is mandatory to receive the course participation confirmation.
• Only one person per computer, no sharing of computers.
• Please ensure that you can participate undisturbed from colleagues, family members, pets, etc.