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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Pegasystems
Exam Format
90 min
60
65%
Beginner
Registration
$190 USD
Pearson VUE or online proctoring
English
Validity
Lifetime (does not expire)
Not required - certification does not expire; Can upgrade to Certified Pega Senior System Architect (CSSA); Can pursue Certified Pega Lead System Architect (CLSA) after CSSA
PEGACPSA25V1 Exam Topics and Domains
PEGACPSA25V1 is organized into 8 weighted domains. Expect to work with Dev Studio, App Studio, Insights, SLA rules, and more.
1
Case Management
25%
Case Lifecycle Design
Designing case lifecycles with stages and statusesAdding instructions to tasks
- Design end-to-end case lifecycles that reflect business processes
- Configure case stages and statuses to track work progression
- Add instructions to guide users through tasks
Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Configuring SLAs with urgency and deadlinesEscalating late work
- Configure service level agreements to enforce business timelines
- Set up urgency and deadline intervals
- Implement escalation actions for late work
Assignment Routing
Routing assignments to users, work groups, and work queuesCreating and managing teams
- Route assignments to appropriate users and teams using business logic
- Configure work groups and work queues
- Manage team structures for efficient work distribution
Approval Processes
Configuring cascading approvals
- Configure approval processes with cascading logic
- Implement reporting structure and authority matrix-based approvals
Workflow Automation
Email correspondence and notificationsDuplicate case identificationOptional actions and child cases
- Automate email correspondence and notifications
- Configure duplicate case detection
- Implement optional actions and child cases
2
Data and Integration
20%
Data Model Architecture
Creating data types and data objectsData relationships and field types
- Create and configure data types for case data modeling
- Establish data relationships between data objects
- Select appropriate field types for data storage
Data Configuration and Manipulation
Creating data records and setting default valuesCalculated values and transformsData validation
- Create and configure data records
- Set default property values
- Implement calculated values and data transforms
- Validate data using edit validate rules
External Data Integration
Accessing sourced data in casesSaving data to systems of recordSimulating and adding external data sources
- Access sourced data in cases using data pages
- Save data to external systems of record
- Simulate and add external data sources to data types
3
Application Development
15%
Pega Platform Architecture
Situational Layer Cake and prescriptive designStudio interoperability and Reuse Library
- Understand Pega's Situational Layer Cake architecture
- Apply prescriptive design principles
- Navigate between Dev Studio and App Studio
- Leverage the Reuse Library for application components
Application Development Practices
Rules and rulesets managementTeam roles on Pega projects
- Create and maintain rules across rulesets
- Manage application development with workspaces and branches
- Understand team roles and collaboration patterns
Testing and Debugging
Debugging application errorsUnit testing and scenario-based testing
- Debug application errors using Pega tools
- View data in memory with the Clipboard tool
- Create unit tests and scenario-based test cases
Accessibility and Modern Architecture
Constellation and traditional UI architecture
- Understand Constellation and Traditional UI architectures
- Configure accessibility features in Pega applications
4
Pega GenAI
10%
Pega GenAI Features
Knowledge BuddyBlueprint design toolsAutopilot development acceleration
- Configure Pega GenAI Knowledge Buddy for enterprise knowledge access
- Use Pega Blueprint to analyze legacy systems
- Leverage Autopilot for development acceleration
GenAI Integration
GenAI Connect RulesCoach for process guidanceAgents with Tool Rules
- Configure GenAI Connect Rules for AI integration
- Implement Pega GenAI Coach for runtime guidance
- Create and orchestrate AI agents with Tool Rules
5
User Experience
10%
UI Configuration
Views, templates, and formsField settings and patternsCustomizing form appearance
- Design user interfaces for Pega applications
- Configure views, templates, and forms
- Customize form appearance with styling
Dynamic UI Behavior
Conditional expressions and when rulesGrouping fields and displaying list data
- Control dynamic field behavior with when rules and conditional expressions
- Group fields in views for better organization
- Display list data effectively in the UI
Multi-Device and Multi-Channel Support
Responsive design for multiple devicesChannels, personas, and localization
- Design responsive UIs for multiple devices
- Configure channels and personas
- Implement localization for multi-language support
6
Security
10%
Authentication and Authorization
Authentication mechanismsAuthorization relationships and operator management
- Configure authentication mechanisms
- Manage operators and access groups
- Establish authorization relationships
Role-Based Access Control
Role-based access control (RBAC)
- Implement role-based access control
- Configure access roles and permissions
Security Best Practices
Configuring security policiesTracking and auditing changes
- Configure security policies for attack prevention
- Track and audit changes for compliance
7
Insights
5%
Data Exploration and Analytics
Data exploration toolsDashboard creation and analytics integration
- Explore data for insights
- Create dashboards and reports
- Integrate analytics into applications
8
DevOps
5%
CI/CD and Deployment
Release management with Pega PlatformTesting requirements for deployment
- Configure CI/CD processes for Pega applications
- Implement automated deployment
- Define testing requirements for deployment
How do I earn this certification?
Passing PEGACPSA25V1 earns the Certified Pega System Architect certification. It sits in the System Architect track.
Current Level Exams
Next Level Options
- PEGACPSSA25V1 - Certified Pega Senior System Architect '25
- PEGACLSA - Certified Pega Lead System Architect
Alternative Paths
- PEGACPDC25V1 - Certified Pega Decisioning Consultant '25Specialization in customer decisioning and AI-powered next-best-action strategies
- PEGAPCRSA80V1 - Pega Certified Robotics System Architect Specialization in robotic process automation (RPA) with Pega
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2025-09-01
- Announcement date: 2025-09-01
Updates
- Pega Predictable AI Infinity '25 New domain coverage for AI agents with enterprise-grade governance and transparency • Release date: 2025-09-25
- Pega Blueprint Infinity '25 AI-powered legacy system analysis now tested in exam • Release date: 2025-09-25
- Pega GenAI Autopilot Infinity '25 Enhanced development assistance features covered in Application Development domain • Release date: 2025-09-25
- Agentic Process Fabric Infinity '25 New agent orchestration and governance concepts in GenAI domain • Release date: 2025-09-25
- Constellation Architecture Infinity '25 Modern UI architecture continues to be tested alongside Traditional UI • Release date: 2025-09-25
Who should take this exam?
- Completion of System Architect mission on Pega Academy
- Basic understanding of application development concepts
- Familiarity with business process management