Global Provider of Vendor-Neutral SOA Training & Certification
The SOA Certified Professional (SOACP) program is dedicated to excellence in the field of SOA and service-oriented computing. Through a series of seasoned course modules and exams, IT professionals have the opportunity to obtain a number of different certifications to recognize their accomplishment of gaining “project ready” SOA proficiency.
This vendor-neutral program was developed in cooperation with best-selling SOA author Thomas Erl and several major SOA organizations and academic institutions. Through the involvement of the SOA Education Committee, course contents and certification requirements are constantly reviewed and revised to stay current with developments in the service-oriented computing industry.
How To Get Trained
There are three options to receive training:
1. On-Site Training
An instructor can travel to your location to deliver a workshop for a class of students, based on your budget and preferences. To learn more, contact us.
2. Public Workshops
Certification workshops available for public registration are held on a quarterly basis in major cities around the world. Visit the Workshops page for the latest schedule.
3. Self-Study
Self-Study Kits are being made available for all exams. These kits allow you to study the materials remotely and at your own pace. Each kit includes study materials, Audio Tutor CDs, a Prometric exam voucher and additional study aids. For more information, visit the Self-Study page.
How To Get Certified
To become certified you only need to pass the exams required for a given certification. The above training options can all help you prepare for these exams. To learn more, visit the Certifications page.
Note that testing and certification are optional. You can take any of the training courses without having to take the exams.
 
Certifications
The curriculum is comprised of a series of courses and formal exams that can be completed to achieve one or more of the following certifications:
Certified SOA Professional
Certified SOA Consultant
Certified SOA Analyst
Certified SOA Architect
Certified SOA Security Specialist
To learn more about the certifications, visit the Certifications page.
Courses
For each exam there is a corresponding one-day course module:
Module 1: Fundamental SOA & Service-Oriented Computing
Module 2: SOA Technology Concepts
Module 3: SOA Design & Architecture
Module 4: SOA Project Delivery & Methodology
Module 5: SOA Technology Lab
Module 6: Advanced SOA Analysis & Modeling
Module 7: SOA Analysis & Modeling Lab
Module 8: Advanced SOA Design & Architecture
Module 9: SOA Design & Architecture Lab
Module 18: Fundamental SOA Security
Module 19: Advanced SOA Security
Module 20: SOA Security Lab
For complete descriptions and outlines of the courses, visit the Courses page and download the Course Catalog (PDF).
Exams
Each of these certifications requires the completion of specific combination of the following exams:
Exam S90.01: Fundamental SOA & Service-Oriented Computing
Exam S90.02: SOA Technology Concepts
Exam S90.03: SOA Design & Architecture
Exam S90.04: SOA Project Delivery & Methodology
Exam S90.05: SOA Technology Lab
Exam S90.06: Advanced SOA Analysis & Modeling
Exam S90.07: SOA Analysis & Modeling Lab
Exam S90.08: Advanced SOA Design & Architecture
Exam S90.09: SOA Design & Architecture Lab
Exam S90.18: Fundamental SOA Security
Exam S90.19: Advanced SOA Security
Exam S90.20: SOA Security Lab
Exams are being made available via Prometric testing centers world-wide. For more information, visit the Exams page.



Prometric Exams
For the latest exams available via Prometric testing centers, visit www.prometric.com/soacp/

Self-Study Kits
For each Prometric exam a self-study kit is being made available, allowing you to study remotely and at your own pace. For information about the latest available Self-Study Kits, visit the Self-Study page.

Instructor-Led Workshops
The following public workshops are currently scheduled. Additional workshops are often added on short notice. For information regarding private instructor-led workshops delivered to your location contact us.

Certified SOA Security Specialist
Oct. 26-31, 2009 (Rotterdam)

Certified SOA Architect
Oct. 26-30, 2009 (Rotterdam)

Certified SOA Analyst
Oct. 26-30, 2009 (Rotterdam)

Certified SOA Consultant
Oct. 26-30, 2009 (Rotterdam)

Certified SOA Architect
Sept. 28-Oct. 2, 2009 (Boston)

Certified SOA Analyst
Sept. 21-25, 2009 (San Francisco)

Certified SOA Security Specialist
Sept. 21-26, 2009 (Charleston)

Certified SOA Architect
Sept. 14-18, 2009 (Charleston)

Certified SOA Analyst
Sept. 7-11, 2009 (Charleston)

Certified SOA Architect
June 15-19, 2009 (Zurich)

Certified SOA Architect
June 8-12, 2009 (Arlington)

Certified SOA Architect
May 18-22, 2009 (Charleston)

Certified SOA Analyst
May 11-15, 2009 (Charleston)

Certified SOA Architect
April 6-10, 2009 (Arlington)

For registration details, visit the Workshops page.
 
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