SOA Certified Professional (SOACP) Course Catalog

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1 SOA Certified Professional (SOACP) Course Catalog The SOA Certified Professional (SOACP) program by Arcitura Education Inc. is dedicated to excellence in the field of SOA and service-oriented computing. Through a series of seasoned course modules and exams, IT professionals have the opportunity to obtain a number of different certifications to recognize their accomplishment of gaining project-ready SOA proficiency. Arcitura has been responsible for certifying IT professionals in over 60 countries, across all types of industries, including numerous Fortune 500 companies, international government agencies, organizations in defense communities, and many academic institutions. Silver Platypus Pty Ltd is the Licensed Training Partner of Arcitura Education in Australia, South Africa and also an Authorised Training Partner in other regions of the world. This vendor-neutral program was developed in cooperation with best-selling SOA author Thomas Erl and several major SOA organizations and academic institutions. Through the involvement of an independent education committee, course contents and certification requirements are constantly reviewed and revised to stay current with developments in the service-oriented computing industry. This catalog describes the SOACP course modules that are offered by Silver Platypus Pty Ltd. Level 1, 530 Lt Collins St, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia info@silverplatypus.com.au Phone:

2 Module 1 Fundamental SOA & Service-Oriented Computing (Exam S90.01) Module 2 SOA Technology Concepts (Exam S90.02) This course module provides a well-rounded, end-to-end overview of service-oriented computing, service orientation and SOA. Attendees benefit from this fundamental coverage by gaining an understanding of common terms, concepts and important industry developments. Strategic Goals of Service-Oriented Computing Fundamental Service-Oriented Computing Terms Concepts relating to Services, Service-Oriented Architecture and Service Compositions Introduction to the Service-Orientation Design Paradigm and related Principles and Concepts SOA Project Delivery Approaches and Planning Introduction to the Service Delivery Lifecycle, including Service-Oriented Analysis, Service-Oriented Design and Service Modeling SOA Adoption Impacts and Requirements Enterprise Service Bus, Web Services, REST Services Service Grids and Service Virtualization Cloud Computing and SOA Connection Points (separate 45 page supplement) This course module focuses on the modern Web industry standards and technologies that are establishing the foremost means of building services today. Basic XML and XML Schema Concepts Overview of Standards Organizations Contrasting Component-Based Architecture with Web Services and REST Services Service Roles, Service Agents, Message Exchange Patterns (MEPs) and Service Activities Basic WSDL, SOAP and REST Concepts plus UDDI, Discovery and Service Registries Web Service Anatomy (physical architecture) Context Management, Coordination, Atomic Service Transactions and Compensations Orchestration, WS-BPEL and Enterprise Service Bus Topics Advanced Messaging, Reliable Messaging and Policies REST Services, Contracts, Resources and Messaging REST Constraints and Architectural Goals 02

3 Module 3 SOA Design & Architecture (Exam S90.03) Module 4 SOA Project Delivery & Methodology (Exam S90.04) This course module delves into the service-oriented architectural model and the service-orientation design paradigm and establishes the unique characteristics and dynamics that constitute service-oriented solution logic. History of Service-Orientation and SOA SOA Theory Fundamentals and Service-Orientation vs. Silo -Based Design Distinguishing Characteristics of the SOA Model and Understanding Services and Service Capabilities Complex Service Composition Design, Composition Runtime Roles and Responsibilities The Eight Design Principles of Service-Orientation Contract-First Design, Standardized Service Contracts and Uniform Contracts, Service Loose Coupling and Coupling Types, Service Abstraction and Information Hiding Service Reusability and Agnostic Design Introduction to SOA Design Patterns This course module explores the service delivery lifecycle stages with an emphasis on service-oriented analysis and service modeling. Organizational roles and service profile specifications are also covered, along with common SOA project delivery approaches. Planning SOA Projects and Managing Service Delivery Lifecycles SOA Delivery Strategies Service-Oriented Analysis and Service Modeling Processes, Conceptual Services and Service Candidates Service-Oriented Design Processes for Different Types of Services Post-Design Project Phases (Service Development, ServiceTesting, Service Deployment and Maintenance, Service Discovery) SOA Project Roles (including Service Analyst, Service Architect, Service Custodian, Schema Custodian, Policy Custodian and many others) Authoring and Maintaining Service Profiles 03

4 Module 5 SOA Technology Lab (Exam S90.05) Module 6 Advanced SOA Analysis & Modeling (Exam S90.06) Attendees are required to work hands-on with contemporary service technologies, and study the primary elements of industry-standard Web languages and protocols to learn the internal structure of service contracts and messages. Fundamental XML Syntax and Application XML Schema Structure Fundamental XML Schema Language Elements WSDL Definition Structure and relating WSDL to XML Schema and WS-Policy Namespaces and XML Schema and WSDL Definitions Fundamental WSDL Language Elements SOAP Message Structure and relating SOAP to WSDL and XML Schema WS-BPEL Process Definition Structure and relating WS-BPEL to WSDL HTTP Methods, Uniform Contracts and Web-Centric Architecture REST Conventions, Resources, Syntax and Data Exchange This course module covers a range of service analysis and modeling topics, with an emphasis on business service context, service models, functional scope definition, balanced granularity and establishing effective service layers as part of a conceptual blueprint. Planning Service-Oriented Analysis Projects and Working with Service Candidates and Profiles Business Analysis Definition Techniques Service-Orientation and Separation of Concerns Fundamental Service Definition Patterns Understanding Service Encapsulation with Agnostic and Non-Agnostic Service Contexts Step-by-Step Service Modeling Process Logical Service Abstraction Layers and Service Model Classifications Common Granularity Types and Scopes Business Process Encapsulation and Defining Business Entities for Service Encapsulation Guidelines for Service Blueprint Definition and Governance 04

5 Module 7 SOA Analysis & Modeling Lab (Exam S90.07) Module 8 Advanced SOA Design & Architecture (Exam S90.08) As a continuation of course modules 4 and 6, this hands on workshop allows attendees to apply the concepts, processes, techniques, patterns and principles previously covered in order to complete a set of analysis and modeling exercises. Both individual and group exercises are provided, requiring participants to solve a number of inter-related problems with the ultimate goal of creating their own service-oriented solution blueprints. The instructor works closely with participants to ensure that all exercises are carried out completely and accurately. Attendees can voluntarily have exercises reviewed and graded as part of the class completion. This course module provides an in-depth exploration of service oriented technology and architecture and SOA design patterns, technology and applications. Defining a Service-Oriented Architectural Model and SOA Architecture Types Fundamental and Advanced SOA Design Patterns Designing SOA with Service Agents and Supporting Multiple Protocols Legacy Encapsulation and Enterprise Service Bus Design Asynchronous and Event-Driven Messaging, Message Routing and Reliable Messaging Global and Domain-Level Policy Enforcement and Positioning of Business Rules Orchestration Architecture Design, State Deferral and Service Grids Service Data Replication, Cross-Service Transactions and Compensating Transactions Data Transformation and Protocol Bridging ESB and Orchestration as Compound Patterns 05

6 Module 9 SOA Design & Architecture Lab (Exam S90.09) Module 15 Fundamental SOA Governance (Exam S90.15) As a continuation of course modules 3 and 8, this hands-on workshop allows attendees to apply the technologies, concepts, techniques, patterns and principles previously covered in order to complete a set of design exercises. Both individual and group exercises are provided, requiring participants to solve a number of inter-related problems with the ultimate goal of creating their own design specifications. The instructor works closely with participants to ensure that all exercises are carried out completely and accurately. Attendees can voluntarily have any exercises reviewed and graded as part of the class completion. The basics of governing services, service-oriented solutions and service-oriented enterprises are covered in this course module, along with specialized topics, such as models and frameworks for establishing on-going governance practices. Strategies that address lifecycle management and individual service governance issues are also explained. Understanding SOA Governance Programs, Models and Controls Authoring SOA Governance Precepts, Policies and Regulations Identifying and Defining Organizational Roles in Relation to SOA Governance Tasks Defining SOA Governance Processes to Coordinate Precepts and Roles Establishing an SOA Governance Program SOA Governance Automation Tasks and Technology Types Common SOA Governance Technology Products Basic Service Information Governance and Policy Governance Governing SOA Adoption Planning 06

7 Module 16 Advanced SOA Governance (Exam S90.16) Module 17 SOA Governance Lab (Exam S90.17) This course module acts a continuation of course module 15 by introducing a range of advanced SOA governance topics. Governing Service Analysis and Design Governing Service Design and Development Service Logic Design and Programming Reviews and Legal Data Audits Governing Service Testing and Deployment Service Testing Standards, Cloud Integration Testing, Service Certification and Maintenance Reviews Governing Service Usage, Monitoring, Discovery and Versioning Runtime Service Usage Thresholds, Service Registry Centralization and Review Service and SLA Versioning, Service Retirement Advanced Service Information and Service Policy Governance Mapping Precepts, Processes and Organizational Roles SOA Governance Vitality Triggers and Processes Service Contract and Schema Precepts and Reviews As a continuation of course modules 15 and 16, this hands-on workshop allows attendees to apply the frameworks, models, practices and strategies previously covered in order to complete a set of exercises. Both individual and group exercises are provided, requiring participants to solve a number of SOA governance-related problems associated with establishing SOA project and service lifecycle governance programs, measuring and identifying weaknesses in existing SOA governance systems and applying SOA governance precepts and processes in response to business requirements. The instructor works closely with participants to ensure that all exercises are carried out completely and accurately. Attendees can voluntarily have any exercises reviewed and graded as part of the class completion. 07

8 Module 18 Fundamental SOA Security (Exam S90.18) Module 19 Advanced SOA Security (Exam S90.19) This course module provides techniques, patterns and industry technologies that pertain to establishing security controls and security architectures for services and service-oriented solutions. Common SOA Security Practices and Service Security Controls Security and the Service-Oriented Architectural Model SOA Security Considerations for Service and Composition Architectures Service Interaction Security Patterns and Security Implications of Service-Orientation Authentication, Authorization, Confidentiality and Integrity Mechanisms Relevant to Service-Oriented Solutions PKI, Digital Certificates, Certificate Authorities and Single Sign-On Technologies Web Services and XML Industry Standards Relevant to Service-Oriented Solutions Common Threats and Attacks This course module covers a series of complex security topics pertaining to contemporary service-oriented solution design, infrastructure, middleware and modern service technologies. Security Extensions and Controls for Enterprise Service Bus Implementations Security Patterns for Internal Service Architectures Security Risks and Considerations for Cloud-Based Services and Service Compositions Authentication Sessions, Secure Conversations and Security Token Structures and Issuance WS-Trust and WS-Secure Conversation with SAML REST Security Controls and HTTP Security Mechanisms Federation and Trust Brokering Security Policy Design and Governance Understanding and Preparing for SOA Security Threats 08

9 Module 20 SOA Security Lab (Exam S90.20) As a continuation of course modules 18 and 19, this hands-on workshop allows attendees to apply the security concepts, techniques, patterns and technologies previously covered in order to complete a set of exercises. Both individual and group exercises are provided, requiring participants to solve a number of inter-related security problems with the ultimate goal of establishing security architectures. The instructor works closely with participants to ensure that all exercises are carried out completely and accurately. Attendees can voluntarily have any exercises reviewed and graded as part of the class completion. Cloud Certified Professional (CCP) The Cloud Certified Professional (CCP) program establishes a series of vendor-neutral industry certifications dedicated to areas of specialization in the fields of cloud technology, architecture, virtualization, storage, capacity management and networking. Big Data Science Certified Professional (BDSCP) The Big Data Science Certified Professional (BDSCP) program establishes a series of vendor-neutral industry certifications dedicated to areas of specialization in the fields of Big Data science, analysis, analytics, business intelligence and technology architecture, as well as design, development and governance. To learn more about BDSCP, CCP & SOACP visit or Silver Platypus Pty Ltd, Level 1, 530 Little Collins St Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia T: E: info@silverplatypus.com.au w: silverplatypus.com.au 09 All graphics and descriptions related to the SOA Certified Professional Program are copyrights of Arcitura Education Inc. The Silver Platypus logo is the copyright of Silver Platypus Pty Ltd.