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System Architect

Develop low-code business applications with Pega Platform
LEVEL 1

System Architect

System Architects create robust, rule-based Pega Platform applications that advance the digital transformation of organizations. The System Architect role is the starting point of your career path toward the Senior System Architect and Lead System Architect roles.

Knowledge areas

Check out the most important knowledge areas for a career as a System Architect.

Digital process automation

Deep knowledge of automating business processes and optimizing workflows.

 

 

Data management

Working knowledge of collecting, storing, and protecting data for business decisions.

User experience design

Broad understanding of creating intent-driven product interactions and interfaces.

Security

Working knowledge of securing software and data against cyber threats.

Learning Essentials

Start your future as a System Architect: explore a curated list of resources to get you up and running in no time.
Self-Study Training

MISSION

An introduction to using Pega Platform to develop applications that advance the digital transformation of organizations.

MISSION

Learn the core principles of application development with Pega Platform, and how to perform the most common tasks using App Studio and Dev Studio.
Instruction-Led Training

INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE

Prepare for the Pega Certified System Architect (PCSA) exam: learn to design and deliver applications that advance the digital transformation of organizations.

Get certified

Complete the System Architect Certification exam to advance to the next level.
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Build better together

Master the art of robust application architecture and accelerate your development skills with fellow System Architects.

Join Blueprint and App Design Expert Circle
LEVEL 2

Senior System Architect

Senior System Architects use Pega to design and build for reusability across multiple lines of business. They apply best practices, understand application debugging, performance tuning and system maintenance techniques, and address security/access requirements in an application.

Learning Essentials

Continue your learning journey as a Senior System Architect: complete recommended training to advance in your career path.

INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE

Prepare for the Pega Certified Senior System Architect (PCSSA) exam by improving your Pega Platform implementation skills in this instructor-led course.

Keep going!

Complete the Senior System Architect Certification exam to advance to the next level.
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LEVEL 3

Lead System Architect

Lead System Architects are experts in the design and architecture of Pega applications. They have extensive knowledge of all Pega platform capabilities and can recommend and implement best practices in leveraging the Pega platform features.

Learning Essentials

Keep polishing your skills to reach the final level of this role and become a Lead System Architect.

MISSION

Advanced training for Pega Certified Senior System Architects (PCSSA) who are ready to take on the Pega Certified Lead System Architect (PCLSA) role.

INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSE

This immersion training offers a convenient learning setup, enabling you to develop your skills while continuing your day-to-day tasks.

Take final steps!

Register for the first exam in the Certified Pega Lead System Architect certification process.
Register for exam

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