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Iasa certifications are the first global industry architect certifications that are completely vendor independent and run only by practicing architects. Iasa provides levels of certification which describe the major milestones and aspirations in an architect’s career.

Regardless of where you are in your career Iasa Global has a certification for you. The Iasa Certification Pathway delineates a certification path designed to level-set architects (and architect practice teams) on a combination of criteria including education, experience and professional knowledge of your architectural skills and management.

Career Pathway

A skills and competency based certification pathway from Aspiring to Distinguished

Skills & Competencies

Based off the Iasa BTABoK, the certification pathway is focused on the skills of individuals throughout their entire career

By Architects For Architects

The Iasa career pathway, certifications and learning programs are all developed and delivered by practicing certified architects

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ASPIRING

Aspiring

Aspiring Architect? Begin your certification Journey!
CITA FOUNDATION

Foundation

CITA-F: Get certified in the CORE skills of Architecture
CITA – ASSOCIATE

Associate

The CITA-A: For Advanced Architects growing depth and knowledge in their specialist area.
CITA - PROFESSIONAL

Professional

CITA-P: For experienced Architects, achieve Professional level independent board certification.
CITA - DISTINGUISHED

Distinguished

CITA-D: Iasa's highest board level certification for Distinguished Architects.
IASA - FELLOW

Fellow

Recognizing a career at the highest levels in Architecture & significant contribution to the growth of our profession

Certification Highlights

  • All programs are developed by architects for architects
  • Knowledge and experience based
  • Multiple levels – Aspiring through Distinguished
  • Open Book Exam and Mentor Review Options
  • Independent Board Review options
DFK Participant, 2024
The course was useful, inspirting and motivating. It has significantly boosted my confidence in my capability of working with Architecture.
DFK Participant, 2024
Excellent story telling, high knowledge and great interaction with the students.
Olle Dencker, Redpill linpro, 2024
It was a good course. Paul is very energetic and has done this before.
DFK Participant, 2023
The course give good insights to the solution architect practice and how it pertains to the rest of the business in value.
Participant, 2023
The course offers us a condensed and more focused view into this deep and multi-faceted field. We get to walk away with knowledge of how to apply a great toolbox in our architecture practices and a deeper understanding of solutions architecture as a whole.
Peter Selberg, Systembolaget AB, 2024
It provides a good overview and framework for the entire responsibility of a modern IT architect. In addition to the training you also get access to a trove of templates and further reading to help you excel in the profession.
Participant, 2024
The IASA Core fundamentals training should be mandatory for all IT-related roles and professions; as it gives a broader understanding of the business field, and how we can deliver value to both organization and clients.

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