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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Pegasystems
Exam Format
75%
Lead
Registration
Pega Academy Direct Assessment or online proctoring
Validity
Lifetime (no expiration)
No recertification required for Lead-level certifications; Continuous learning encouraged through Pega Academy missions
CPLDA Exam Topics and Domains
CPLDA is organized into 6 weighted domains. Expect to work with Action Manager, Adaptive Decision Manager, ADM Studio, Adoption Tools, and more.
1
Next-Best-Action Designer and Strategy Framework
25%
NBA Designer Components and Configuration
Taxonomy Design and ManagementEngagement Policy ConfigurationArbitration and Prioritization
- Design comprehensive NBA frameworks aligned with business objectives
- Configure advanced engagement policies across multiple channels
- Implement sophisticated arbitration strategies balancing customer and business needs
- Create scalable taxonomy structures for enterprise deployments
Actions and Treatments Management
Action Definition and LifecycleReal-Time Content Management
- Design and manage complex action hierarchies
- Implement sophisticated treatment personalization
- Configure real-time content delivery across channels
2
Customer Decision Hub Architecture and Data Management
20%
CDH Architecture and Components
Center-Out Architecture PatternCustomer Insights Cache (CIC)
- Architect enterprise-scale CDH solutions
- Design and optimize Customer Insights Cache
- Implement scalable data ingestion patterns
- Ensure high availability and performance
Data Integration and Management
Real-Time Data IntegrationThird-Party Platform Integration
- Implement real-time data integration patterns
- Integrate CDH with cloud data platforms
- Design efficient data synchronization strategies
3
Decision Strategies and AI/ML Implementation
20%
Decision Strategy Design
Strategy Components and FlowStrategy Simulation and Testing
- Design sophisticated decision strategies
- Implement strategy simulation and testing
- Optimize strategy performance
- Create reusable strategy components
Adaptive Analytics and Predictive Models
Adaptive Decision Manager (ADM)Predictive Analytics Integration
- Configure and optimize adaptive models
- Integrate predictive analytics into decision strategies
- Implement model governance and monitoring
- Troubleshoot AI/ML performance issues
4
Implementation Methodologies and Best Practices
15%
Pega Express Methodology
Pega Express for Decisioning ProjectsAgile Development Best Practices
- Apply Pega Express methodology to decisioning projects
- Implement agile best practices for CDH development
- Deliver iterative value through Microjourneys
- Facilitate stakeholder collaboration using DCO
Client Situation Analysis and Solution Design
Business Requirements AnalysisSolution Architecture and Design
- Analyze client business requirements
- Design CDH solutions aligned with business outcomes
- Define and justify solution architecture
- Establish success metrics and KPIs
5
Omnichannel Decisioning and Channel Integration
12%
Inbound Channel Decisioning
Real-Time Container ImplementationContext-Aware Decisioning
- Implement inbound channel decisioning
- Configure real-time containers
- Design context-aware customer experiences
- Integrate with digital touchpoints
Outbound Channel Orchestration
Email and SMS Campaign ManagementPaid Media and Advertising Integration
- Design outbound campaign strategies
- Configure multi-channel outbound delivery
- Integrate with email, SMS, and paid media channels
- Orchestrate cross-channel customer journeys
6
Business Acumen and Consultative Excellence
8%
Business Value and ROI Demonstration
Value Articulation and JustificationIndustry-Specific Use Cases
- Articulate business value of CDH solutions
- Develop and present ROI justifications
- Apply industry-specific decisioning patterns
- Communicate effectively with business stakeholders
Leadership and Team Enablement
Team Coaching and MentoringChange Management and Adoption
- Demonstrate leadership in decisioning projects
- Coach and mentor team members
- Drive organizational change and adoption
- Build sustainable decisioning capabilities
How do I earn this certification?
Passing CPLDA earns the Certified Pega Lead Decisioning Architect certification. It sits in the Decisioning and AI track.
Next Level Options
Principal Decisioning Architect (Role, not certification) Career progression based on experience, not certification-based
Alternative Paths
- PCLSA - Certified Pega Lead System Architect Complementary lead-level certification for broader platform expertise
- PEGACPCSD - Certified Pega Customer Service DeveloperExpand into customer service decisioning applications
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2023-06-15
Updates
- Pega GenAI Integration Infinity '24 Future LDA certifications may incorporate GenAI capabilities; current LDA candidates should familiarize with GenAI features • Release date: 2024-10-29
- Customer Insights Cache v'23 Infinity '23 Core component of LDA certification; understanding CIC architecture is essential • Release date: 2023-06-15
- Snowflake and BigQuery Integration Infinity '24 Cloud data warehouse integration becoming critical skill for enterprise CDH implementations • Release date: 2024-10-29
- Native Email Delivery Infinity '24 Eliminates need for external ESP; changes outbound channel architecture patterns • Release date: 2024-10-29
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Senior Decisioning Architects with 4+ years CDH experience and Customer engagement strategy leaders.
Certified Pega Decisioning Consultant (v8.0 or above)
Certified Pega Data Scientist (v8.0 or above)
Decisioning Consultant Pega Academy Mission (v'23 or above)
Data Scientist Pega Academy Mission (v'23 or above)
4 years of experience as Decisioning Architect with client-facing CDH engagement
Breadth and depth across inbound, outbound, and omnichannel channels
Client reference who can discuss candidate's skills and experience
Pega Professional Resource reference
- Hands-on implementation experience with Pega Customer Decision Hub
- Experience with NBA Designer and adaptive analytics
- Understanding of real-time decisioning architectures
- Experience with multiple industry verticals
- Leadership or mentoring experience in decisioning projects