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 (in kit version with exam voucher only) 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.

How to Take Exams

Exams are available worldwide via Prometric testing centers. For descriptions of the exams and to learn more about exam scheduling and testing center locations, visit the Exams page.

Curriculum Matrix (PDF)

Course Outlines (PDF)

Course Brochure (PDF)

Sample Testimonials (PDF)

Prentice Hall
Book Series Brochure (PDF)

To have printed copies of any of these documents mailed to you, contact info@soaschool.com

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
• Certified SOA Java Developer
• Certified SOA .NET Developer
• Certified SOA Governance Specialist
• Certified SOA Quality Assurance 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 10: Advanced Web-Based Service Technology
• Module 11: Service Development with Java
• Module 12: Service Development Lab for Java
• Module 13: Service Development with .NET & Windows Azure
• Module 14: Service Development Lab for .NET & Windows Azure
• Module 15: Fundamental SOA Governance
• Module 16: Advanced SOA Governance
• Module 17: SOA Governance Lab
• Module 18: Fundamental SOA Security
• Module 19: Advanced SOA Security
• Module 20: SOA Security Lab
• Module 21: Fundamental SOA Quality Assurance
• Module 22: Advanced SOA Quality Assurance
• Module 23: SOA Quality Assurance Lab

For complete descriptions and outlines of the courses, visit the Courses page.

Some SOACP exams provide credit toward two or more certifications, whereas other exams are specific to one certification. To view a grid that shows an overview of the relationships between exams and certifications, visit the Matrix page.