iSAQB CPSA Advanced Functional Software Architecture (FUNAR)

This accredited training is based on the current iSAQB syllabus for the iSAQB module FUNAR.

Preliminary Course Content (1 day)

The preliminary course is a compact introduction to functional programming for participants who have no experience in this area or who would like a refresher course. The preliminary course includes hands-on programming exercises. The preliminary course uses the proven didactic methodology of the “DeinProgramm” [Training program for beginner programmers] construction manuals (https://www.deinprogramm.de in German)..

• Data modeling, Design instructions, Self-references and recursion, Programming with consequences, Higher order programming, Built-in data structures, Programming with state, Programming with accumulators, Property-based testing.

Primary Course Content (3 days)

Day 1

Structure of functional software systems

• Functions and values, Composition, Types, Modules

Technologies for functional programming

• Static types, Dynamic types, Final recursion, Strict or non-strict evaluation, Runtime environment

Day 2

Implementation of functional requirements

• DDD vs FP, Combiner models, Embedded domain-specific languages

Implementation of non-functional requirements

• CQRS, Event sourcing, Parallelization, Distribution

Day 3

Architecture Patterns

• Functional data structure, Monoid, Functor, Monad, Model View Update

Practical examples

• 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.
• Two free coaching sessions*:
  • Participants receive two coaching sessions free of charge (value of 300€) to support them in successfully implementing newly learned methods and approaches in their current business projects.

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.