iSAQB CPSA-Advanced Architecture Evaluation (ARCEVAL)

This accredited iSAQB CPSA-Advanced Architecture Evaluation (ARCEVAL) training follows the current ISAQB curriculum.

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

Basic concepts of software architecture assessment

• Benefits and goals of software architecture
• Benefits and goals of architectural assessment
• Requirements for architecture evaluation
• Architectural Evaluation Methods

Requirements in the architecture evaluation

• Clarification and documentation of quality requirements
• Definition and clarification of quality requirements using scenarios

Evaluation workshops

• ATAM – Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method
• Workshop preparation
• Conducting workshops
• Evaluation and approach

Follow-up and Application

• Develop, document, and explain the results of assessment workshops.
• Risks, Non-risks, Compromises, and Sensitive points
• Follow-up activities
• Evaluate and follow up on the results of evaluation workshops accordingly
• Communicating results

Evaluation of existing systems (or building blocks)

• Scenario-based evaluation
• Ongoing implementation review and metrics

• 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.