"Do I need to take courses or purchase self-study kits in order to achieve a certification?"
 No, you are only required to pass the necessary exams, as explained on the Certifications page. 
"Are self-study kits all I require to prepare for exams?"
It is recommended that you also purchase text books that pertain to the topics covered by a given exams. For a list of these text books, visit the Courses and Books page. Text books are not provided as part of self-study kits because multiple kits (and multiple exams and courses) often use the same text book(s).
"I am registered for an upcoming workshop. How can I study in advance of taking the courses?"
When you register for a workshop, be sure to indicate that you would like to receive the course materials ahead of time. Note that you will likely be charged extra shipping costs.
"How do I take exams?"
You can take exams at any Prometric testing center in the world. For a list of locations nearest to your region and to schedule exams, visit www.prometric.com/soacp/
"How long are the exams?"
Most exams are one-hour long, but lab exams are two hours in length.
"Can I retake an exam if I fail?"
Yes, you can retake any exam. To view the retake policy, visit the Exams page.
"What are the qualifications to achieve the basic SOA Certified Professional credential and what is the purpose of this credential?"
You must pass Exam S90.01A plus one additional exam. The purpose of this certification is to acknowledge that you have become proficient in SOA fundamentals plus one specialized area. This certification is often used as a temporary credential until a more comprehensive certification is achieved.
"How do I get access to high-definition logo images?"
You can contact us directly to request high-definition versions of the logo images. If you have your SOACP login credentials you can access logos directly via the online SOACP Administration System at SOACP.com.
"Where can I find the current schedule for SOACP courses?"
Visit the Workshops page or use the www.soaworkshop.com domain to access the calendar with the latest scheduled courses. Note that this site is frequently updated.
"How can I be updated when new certifications, exams, courses, or self-study kits become available?"
You can send a blank e-mail to notify@soasystems.com to be automatically notified.
"Will you come to my location to train me?"
Yes, we often send instructors to teach workshops at client locations. Contact us to inquire about pricing, availability, and minimum class sizes.
"After I am certified, am I allowed to put "SOACP" after my name?"
Yes, you are. Please see the Guidelines page for details.
"I have obtained multiple certifications. Can I place multiple logos on my business card?"
Yes, you can, but there are other options that you can also consider. Please see the Guidelines page for details. |
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