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Get Trained
The SOACP Gen 1 program is comprised of 20 vendor-neutral course modules. Training is available via private and public on-site and virtual workshops and self-study kits.
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Take Exams
The SOACP Gen 1 program contains 20 exams. Arcitura exams are available at Pearson VUE testing centers around the world, as well as via Pearson VUE Online Proctoring. Exams can also be proctored on-site as part of Arcitura-delivered workshops.
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Get Certified
The SOACP Gen 1 program offers 8 vendor-neutral certifications. Each certification is achieved by passing a different combination of SOACP Gen 1 exams. Some exams count toward multiple certifications.
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About the SOACP Gen 1 Program
- Curriculum Overview
- Certification Benefits
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Gen 2 versions of several SOACP courses, exams and certifications have been released. SOACP Gen 1 courses, exams and certifications will remain active, supported and recognized until December 31, 2022. SOACP Gen 1 self-study kits will also remain available for sale at the online store until December 31, 2022.
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Each SOACP Gen 1 Certificate of Excellence is a formal documentation of accomplishments that proves that a candidate has demonstrated proficiency in a formalized field of practice within the SOA industry. The attainment of an SOACP Gen 1 certification brings with it several benefits that allow successful candidates to master services and service-oriented technology architecture from an
industry and vendor-neutral perspective, become proficient in related concepts, technologies and practices, learn about the mature and proven parts of the industry, become recognized as an accredited SOA professional, better assess established commercial products, platforms and services offered by product vendors and be assigned project roles and responsibilities suitable for skillsets proven by their certification.
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Explore Certification Tracks with the SOACP Gen 1 Matrix
The SOACP Gen 1 program offers 8 certification tracks, each dedicated to a specialized field of practice within the SOA and service technology industries. Visit the SOACP Gen 1 Matrix page for an overview of the certification tracks and their associated SOACP Gen 1 courses. For information regarding how SOACP Gen 1 certifications relate to Gen 2 certifications, visit the SOACP Gen 1 and Gen 2 Q&A page. Use this matrix to plan your path to accreditation!