The following course modules are available via private on-site and public instructor-led workshops. The course materials further supplemented with study guides and audio study aids are also available via self-study kits.
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Module 1
Fundamental SOA & Service-Oriented Computing

An overview of key concepts and terminology associated with SOA, service-oriented computing and service-orientation, including a study of strategic benefits and impacts and an overview of modern SOA technologies and innovations.

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Module 2
SOA Technology Concepts

A study of the primary technologies used to build service-oriented solutions, with an emphasis on XML and modern Web-based services technologies.
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Module 3
SOA Design & Architecture

An exploration of the service-oriented architectural model and the service-orientation design paradigm, including in-depth coverage of service compositions and runtime service roles.
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Module 4
SOA Project Delivery & Methodology
An overview of the SOA project delivery lifecycle, project delivery strategies, and project roles and responsibilities, plus a detailed introduction to the service-oriented analysis and service modeling processes.
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Module 5
SOA Technology Lab

A hands-on lab during which students apply and work with industry SOA technologies through a series of tutorials and exercises.
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Module 6
Advanced SOA Analysis & Modeling

A session dedicated to advanced service-oriented analysis topics, including various service modeling techniques.
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Module 7
SOA Analysis & Modeling Lab

A hands-on lab during which participants apply service modeling-related concepts, processes, techniques, patterns, and principles to a set of complex analysis and modeling exercises.
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Module 8
Advanced SOA Design & Architecture

A comprehensive study of SOA in practice focused on advanced topics associated with the application of SOA design patterns, practices, techniques and service-orientation design principles, plus an exploration of SOA types.
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Module 9
SOA Design & Architecture Lab

A hands-on lab during which participants apply the patterns, models, concepts, techniques, and principles covered in previous courses in order to complete a series of architectural and service design exercises.
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Module 18
Fundamental SOA Security

Essential techniques, patterns, and industry technologies that pertain to establishing security controls and security architectures for service-oriented solutions
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Module 19
Advanced SOA Security

Technical and complex topics pertaining to security for contemporary service-oriented solutions, infrastructure, middleware, and cloud-based service technology.
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Module 20
SOA Security Lab

A hands-on lab during which participants apply security patterns, practices, and technologies to counter threats and solve a set of complex security problems.
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Module 24
Fundamental Cloud Computing

Concepts, terminology, technologies, benefits, challenges and fundamental mechanisms associated with cloud computing. Also covered are SaaS, IaaS, PaaS delivery models, common cloud deployment models, and cloud characteristics.
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Module 25
Advanced Cloud Computing

In-depth coverage of cloud computing security threats and security mechanisms, authoring SLAs, calculating availability and reliability, cloud testing considerations, SOA and cloud computing connection points, cloud vs. on-premise metrics and assessments, and combining SaaS, IaaS, PaaS delivery models.
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Module 26
Cloud Computing Lab

A hands-on lab during which participants apply practices, mechanisms, and technologies to design cloud-based service architectures in order to solve a set of complex problems.
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Upcoming Course Modules
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The following courses are currently in development:
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Module 10 - Advanced Web-Based Service Technology
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Module 11 - Service Development with Java
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Module 12 - Service Development Lab for Java
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Module 13 - Service Development with .NET & Azure
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Module 14 - Service Development Lab for .NET & Azure
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Module 15 - Fundamentals SOA Governance
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Module 16 - Advanced SOA Governance
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Module 17 - SOA Governance Lab
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Module 21 - Fundamental SOA Quality Assurance
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Module 22 - Advanced SOA Quality Assurance
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Module 23 - SOA Quality Assurance Lab
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Note that all certification requirements and course contents are reviewed and revised quarterly to stay in alignment with industry developments.
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About the Text Books
Text books from the Prentice Hall Service-Oriented Computing Series from Thomas Erl are part of the official SOA Certified Professional curriculum. Visit the Books and Courses page for a matrix that maps courses to text books. When taking instructor-led workshops the text books are provided as part of the overall course materials, as required. To learn more about these books, visit: www.soabooks.com
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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 Architect
September 13-17, 2010 (Arlington)
Certified SOA Architect
September 13-17, 2010 (Panama City)
Certified SOA Security Specialist
September 20-22, 2010 (Falls Church)
Certified SOA Architect
September 20-24, 2010 (Bogota)
Certified SOA Architect
September 27 - October 1, 2010
(Boston)
Certified SOA Architect
September 27-October 1, 2010 (Stockholm)
Certified SOA Consultant
October 4-8, 2010 (Falls Church)
Certified Cloud Computing Specialist
October 7-8, 2010 (Berlin)
Certified SOA Security Specialist
October 7-8, 2010 (Berlin)
Certified SOA Architect
October 7, 8, 11-13, 2010 (Berlin)
Certified SOA Analyst
October 11-13, 2010 (Moscow)
Certified SOA Architect
October 11-15, 2010 (London)
Certified SOA Architect
October 11-15, 2010 (Mexico City)
Certified SOA Security Specialist
October 13-15, 2010 (Charleston)
Certified SOA Consultant
October 18-22, 2010 (Toronto Region)
Certified SOA Architect
October 25-29, 2010 (Dublin)
Certified SOA Architect
November 1-5, 2010 (Falls Church)
Certified Cloud Computing Specialist
November 8-10, 2010 (Charleston)
Certified SOA Security Specialist
November 8-10, 2010 (Falls Church)
Certified SOA Architect
November 15-19, 2010 (Stockholm)
Certified Cloud Computing Specialist
December 6-8, 2010 (Falls Church)
Certified SOA Architect
December 6-10, 2010 (Charleston)
Certified SOA Architect
January 10-14, 2011 (Kuala Lumpur)
Certified SOA Architect
January 17-21, 2011 (Miami)
Certified SOA Architect
January 31-February 4, 2011 (Stockholm)
Certified SOA Architect
January 31 - February 4, 2011
(San Diego)
Certified SOA Architect
February 18-22, 2011 (Charleston)
Certified SOA Architect
February 7-11, 2011 (Arlington)
Certified SOA Governance
February 21-23, 2011 (Kuala Lumpur)
Certified SOA Governance
February 28 - March 2, 2011
(San Francisco)
Certified SOA Architect
February 28 - March 2, 2011
(Riyadh)
Certified SOA Governance
March 7-9, 2011(Arlington)
Certified Cloud Computing Specialist
March 14-16, 2011 (Kuala Lumpur)
Certified SOA Architecht
March 14-18, 2011(Toronto)
Certified SOA Governance
March 21-13, 2011 (Charleston)
Certified Cloud Computing Specialist
March 28-30, 2011 (San Francisco)
Certified SOA Governance
April 4-8, 2011 (Toronto)
Certified SOA Architect
April 11-15, 2011 (Las Vegas)
Certified Cloud Computing Specialist
April 25-27, 2011 (Charleston)
Certified SOA Governance
April 25-27, 2011 (Riyadh)
Certified SOA Architect
May 9-13, 2011 (San Diego)
Certified SOA Cloud Computing Specialist
June 6-8, 2011 (Las Vegas)
Certified SOA Governance June 6-8, 2011 (San Diego)
For registration details, visit the Workshops page.
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