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. They should be involved in at least one project cycle using agile practices and methodologies.
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:
Category | Topic Examples |
Architecture | Solution Architecture Cloud Application Architecture Architectural Characteristics and Quality Attributes Architectural Styles and Patterns Commonly Used Architecture Components Network Diagram / Technical Blueprint |
Process of Architecting | Requirements Proof of Concept / Demonstration Review & Evolution |
Design | Microservice Design API Design Patterns |
DevOps | DevOps Monitoring |
Performance, Reliability and Security | Performance Reliability (Fault Tolerance, Resilience, Redundancy, etc.) Security |
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.