iSAQB® CPSA Training: Foundation Level

Our accredited iSAQB Foundation Level Training course provides you with the ideal preparation for the Foundation certification exam to become a Certified Professional for Software Architecture.

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General information

  • 3 days; online training can also be extended to 4 or 5 shorter training days. Optionally available as a 4-day training with additional exercises (see FAQ)
  • On-site or remote
  • Language: English or German

Target group

Software Architects, Software Developers

Application examples

  • Establishing effective architecture work in software development
  • Preparation for the iSAQB CPSA-F certification exam

Booking options

You can add the following options directly during your inquiry or booking with us.

  • Certification Exam iSAQB CPSA-F

    In order to obtain the iSAQB CPSA-F certificate, it is necessary to take an examination at a recognised iSAQB CPSA-F examination provider.

    €250.00 (p.p., plus VAT)

Description

An appropriate software architecture is fundamental for the long-term success of a product! In this training, participants learn how to establish effective architecture work in their development projects. They learn how architecture is created iteratively and sustainably – from analyzing architecturally significant requirements to architecture design guided by principles and patterns. Participants learn how to document, communicate and evaluate an architecture in a lightweight manner.

The training imparts these skills through a lively mix of teaching the necessary basic knowledge and directly applying them in practice with a consistent case study.

The training is based on the iSAQB CPSA Foundation Level curriculum and is accredited by iSAQB. Participants will be prepared for the iSAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture – Foundation Level certification exam.

Remarks:

  • Following the training, participants can take the iSAQB CPSA-F certification exam. The certification exam incurs an additional fee of €250 plus VAT. The certification exam can be booked directly with the training registration.
  • The training price includes the book “Software Architecture Fundamentals” by M. Gharbi, A. Koschel, A. Rausch and H. Tiemeyer (eBook for online training, printed book and eBook for in-person training).

 

Agenda

  • Software-architecture fundamentals: definition, objectives and benefits
  • Software architecture in the development context: the software architect’s role; relationship between architecture and organization
  • Working with architecturally significant requirements: quality requirements and constraints
  • Architecture design: 
    • Iterative approach, top-down and bottom-up design
    • Design and description using models and views
    • Principles, tactics and patterns
  • Effective communication and documentation of software architecture
  • Analysis and evaluation of software architecture

Typical questions we answer:

  • How do I establish effective architecture work in my teams?
  • How do I document an architecture in a lightweight and sustainable way?
  • How do I identify the requirements that are critical for my architecture?
  • How do I capture key architectural decisions and solution concepts?
iSAQB® CPSA Training: Foundation Level
€2,190.00 (p.p., plus VAT)

Upcoming trainings

11.11.2025 - 13.11.2025, Cologne
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09.12.2025 - 11.12.2025, Erlangen
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Why inovex Academy?

Our offer

The inovex Academy has set itself the task of passing on knowledge about methods and technologies that we already use successfully in our projects.

Exchange experiences

In our open training courses, we attach great importance to the exchange of experience among like-minded people. Learn from and with other experts.

Curated content

All training content is carefully selected to achieve the best possible learning effect and to convey as much content as possible.

Individual Assistance

Our trainers come from a practical background and have already tested and successfully applied many of the contents taught in their daily work.

Trainers

Our trainers are field-tested experts in their areas of expertise. Through their work in projects, they expand their knowledge day by day and pass on this know-how in their trainings - application-oriented and practice-oriented.

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Dr. Ulrich Becker

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Dr. Ulrich Becker has over 20 years of professional experience in the IT sector. His core topic is software architecture, with a focus on the domains of medical IoT and embedded systems. In addition to architecture work in projects, he enjoys sharing his knowledge as a trainer, consultant and coach. He is an active iSAQB member and iSAQB-accredited trainer for CPSA Foundation Level, CPSA Advanced Level EMBEDDED ans AGILA.
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Dr. Christoph Erhardt

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Certificate ISAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level
At inovex Christoph Erhardt develops software platforms for medical devices based on open source technologies. He prefers spending his time in the engine room of system software - where hardware, operating system and application software come together. Christoph Erhardt has been gaining experience in conducting training courses since 2007, initially in academic teaching and since 2019 also in the private sector.
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Florian Franzmann

iSAQB Accredited Trainer – CPSA-Foundation Level
Florian Franzmann develops software platforms for embedded systems based on open source technologies at inovex. He is always on the move in the fields of medical technology and automotive, among others, where bare hardware, operating system and application software meet. In the past, he has gained experience in the areas of real-time systems, signal processing and security. He has been working with the C++ programming language since 1998 and develops application software, system software and software libraries in his day-to-day work. He also enjoys familiarising himself with the inner workings of various Linux distributions. Florian has been gaining experience with the conception and implementation of training courses since 2003, initially in academic teaching and since 2018 also in the private sector
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Benjamin Klüglein

Benjamin Klüglein has been working as a software engineer in regulated environments since 2008, particularly in the automotive and medical sectors. With his extensive experience, he has established himself as a developer as well as a software architect and Scrum Master. In recent years, Benjamin has conducted numerous trainings in Agile methods and software architecture, passing on his knowledge and expertise to teams and individuals. His approach combines practical experience with theoretical concepts to achieve sustainable learning outcomes.
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Dr Michael Gerhäuser

ISTOB Zertifizierung
Certificate ISAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture - Foundation Level
Dr. Michael Gerhäuser has been working professionally as a software developer since 2014 and joined the inovex team in 2022. He specialises in the design and implementation of web applications, both frontend and backend with operations and monitoring. He is also interested in topics such as software performance and web application security. In his private life, Michael is involved in the local software craftsmanship community by organising a Rust Meetup and as a member of the organisation team of a local barcamp.
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Dr. Tobias Kästner

Dr. Tobias Kästner has been working with Zephyr since 2016 - in other words, since the project was presented to the public. Since then, he has implemented a wide variety of projects with this technology. From his experience with many teams, he knows that getting started with this topic is not easy and therefore, in addition to his project work, he also supports customers as a technical consultant and trainer during the introduction of Zephyr.
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Stefan Clepce

ISAQB Certified Professional for Software Architecture – Foundation Level
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Stefan Clepce develops software platforms for embedded systems based on open source technologies at inovex and has been working as a software engineer in the field of medical technology since 2007. Depending on the project, he also takes on the role of software architect, requirements and test manager. He is also particularly interested in software craftsmanship and legacy code.

Frequently Asked Questions

What prerequisites do I need for the training?
Participants should have at least 18 months of practical software-development experience outside of academia, as well as programming knowledge in at least one high-level programming language. Basic knowledge of modeling, abstraction and modularization is of advantage.
Is the training tailored to a specific technical domain, such as web systems or cloud-native systems?
The CPSA-F training is independent of any specific technical domain – the contents are applicable regardless of system type, such as cloud-native systems or embedded systems. Further differentiation is possible within the iSAQB Advanced Level, which builds upon the Foundation Level.
Which technical tools and platforms are used for online training?
For online training, we use modern video conferencing tools with features such as breakout rooms, chat, and a "request help" option. We use Miro as an online whiteboard for practical exercises and for documenting the results.
On which basis were the contents of the training designed?
The training contents are kept up-to-date based on the latest published curriculum of the iSAQB: https://public.isaqb.org/curriculum-foundation/
Can the iSAQB CPSA-F training be conducted online?
The training can be carried out both online and in person.
What qualifications do the trainers have?
In addition to official iSAQB accreditation, our trainers undergo a comprehensive qualification process with internal training, co-trainer coaching and a train-the-trainer seminar. The trainers come from a practical background and apply the methods and techniques taught in this course in their projects on a daily basis.
Can the duration of the training be flexibly adjusted?
The training contents require a seminar duration of at least three days. Beyond this, the duration can be flexibly adapted. For example, a four-day course with more extensive practical exercises is possible. Online training courses can be extended to four or five shorter training days, for example.
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