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Your path to iSAQB®
CPSA-F® certification

Everything you need to know about the remote exam for the iSAQB® CPSA-F® with Certible®.

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For your certification exam, we partner with Certible® – a specialist in online exam proctoring that prioritizes data privacy, fairness, and the participant experience. This offers the following benefits.

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Didn't pass on your first try? No problem. You are entitled to one free retake – at no extra cost and with no waiting period.

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Certible® processes all exam data internally in compliance with strict data deletion policies and full GDPR requirements – ideal for corporate and internal inquiries.

Online Exam Registration & Guidelines

Everything you need to prepare for your certification exam – from registering your exam voucher and running system checks to remote exam requirements and identity verification guidelines.

Before your exam

  • You will receive a Certible®-exam voucher.
  • Use this voucher to register for your certification exam: https://www.certible.com/en/registration/
    • First, specify which exam you would like to register for (iSAQB® CPSA-F®).® CPSA-F®).
    • In the fourth step, you can enter the exam voucher you received from us.
  • After completing your registration, you will receive a confirmation email with a personal link to the Certible®-self-service portal. There, you can run an automated test to ensure your equipment is compatible with the exam environment.

Online Exam Guidelines

  • The address you provide under "Personal Details" will be used to mail your certificate.
  • If required, Certible® offer you an appointment for a practice exam.
  • All information regarding online exams at Certible® can be found here: https://www.certible.com/en/remote-Pruefungen/

Registration Instructions

  • Log in to the platform – the online exam will be unlocked at your chosen time.
  • The proctor is available online and can be contacted via chat.
  • Please follow the steps described in the tool and have your photo ID ready.

Online Exam Guidelines

  • Ensure you have a stable internet connection (min. 1 MB/s upload).
  • Halte deinen Lichtbildausweis für die Identitätsprüfung bereit.
  • Du musst während der Dauer der Prüfung alleine in einem geschlossenen Raum sein.
  • In deiner Umgebung sind keine Hilfsmittel erlaubt (Bücher, Papier, Schreibutensilien, Kopfhörer, Smartwatches, etc.)
  • Du darfst während deiner Online-Prüfung trinken, aber nicht essen. Bitte beachte, dass Getränke in transparenten Flaschen sein müssen.
  • Du musst die Online-Prüfung im Vollbild-Modus absolvieren.
  • Für die gesamte Dauer der Online-Prüfung müssen Webcam und Mikrofon aktiviert sein.
Trainer pointing to a flipchart with architecture sketches during a CPSA-F training sessionParticipants discussing at a whiteboard during CPSA-F trainingThe textbook "Effective Software Architectures" is lying on a seminar tableTwo participants discuss a worksheet togetherTrainer explaining a concept on a flipchart during CPSA-F training, with participants listening
Trainer pointing to a flipchart with architecture sketches during a CPSA-F training sessionParticipants discussing at a whiteboard during CPSA-F trainingThe textbook "Effective Software Architectures" is lying on a seminar tableTwo participants discuss a worksheet togetherTrainer explaining a concept on a flipchart during CPSA-F training, with participants listening

Frequently Asked Questions

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