Who Should Attend
This course is targeted at:
• Solution Architects intending to work on government ICT projects
Prerequisites
Candidates should ideally have a minimum of 2 years of solution architecting experience with knowledge and skills in the categories stated below.
Please note that individuals who have failed the assessment will have to observe a 2-month period before re-attempting the assessment. This period will be subject to review and may be updated in future.
Format of Assessment
The assessment is a written assessment with MCQs and open-ended questions. They are scenario- or problem-based questions and candidates need to apply their abilities and knowledge to solve the problems.
What Will Be Covered
Below are typical categories of questions that can be covered:
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Category
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Topic Examples
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Architecture
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Solution Architecture
Cloud Application Architecture
Architectural Characteristics and Quality Attributes
Architectural Styles and Patterns
Commonly Used Architecture Components
Network Diagram / Technical Blueprint
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Process of Architecting
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Requirements
Proof of Concept / Demonstration
Review & Evolution
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Design
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Microservice Design
API
Design Patterns
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DevOps
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DevOps
Monitoring
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Performance, Reliability and Security
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Performance
Reliability (Fault Tolerance, Resilience, Redundancy, etc.)
Security
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For vendors employing junior Solution Architects who may not yet be prepared for such assessments, it is advisable to consider sending them to the following courses (or their equivalents) if they have not had such training:
It is also recommended that junior Solution Architects acquire at least one to two years of experience applying the knowledge gained from the above-mentioned courses in real-world projects, to align more closely with the expected level of expertise for the assessment.
Fees & Subsidies
Assessment Fee 2025
| | International Candidates | Singapore Citizens & PRs aged 21 years and above |
| Full assessment fee | S$545.00 | S$545.00 |
| 9% GST on full assessment fee | S$49.05 | S$49.05 |
| Total assessment fee, including GST | S$594.05 | S$594.05 |
Certificate
Participants who pass the assessment test will receive a certificate which can be used for relevant tenders that make use of the assessment programme