How much does the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab exam cost?

The official exam fee is $295 USD. Pricing may vary by country, currency, or voucher.

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What topics are on the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab exam?

The Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab exam is organized into 5 domains. The highest‑weight domains are Advanced SOA Design Patterns and Service-Oriented Architectural Models.

Use the official exam objectives and guides below to confirm the latest version and topic coverage:

Official Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab exam guide Certification Page Vendor Website

Advanced SOA Design Patterns 30%

1.1

Orchestration Architecture Design

2 subtopics

1.1.1Orchestration Patterns and Principles

1.1.2State Deferral and Service Grids

Learning Objectives

Understand orchestration architecture patterns
Apply state management strategies in distributed systems
Design service grids for scalability

1.2

ESB and Orchestration as Compound Patterns

1 subtopics

1.2.1Enterprise Service Bus Architecture

Learning Objectives

Design ESB-based architectures
Implement compound pattern solutions
Apply integration patterns effectively

Domain Hands-on Skills

Pattern applicationArchitecture designIntegration planning

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Over-orchestration
Improper state management
Tight coupling in ESB design

Service-Oriented Architectural Models 25%

Service Data Management and Transactions 20%

Legacy Integration and Protocol Management 15%

Governance, Security, and Messaging 10%

How do I earn the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Service Technology

Prerequisites

S90.01AFundamental SOA & Service-Oriented ComputingRequired
S90.02ASOA Technology ConceptsRequired
S90.03ASOA Design & ArchitectureRequired

Next Steps

S90.MSAMicroservice Architect
S90.SSEService Security Specialist
S90.APIService API Specialist

Current Level

S90.08AAdvanced SOA Design & ArchitectureCore
S90.09ASOA Design & Architecture LabPractical

Alternative Paths

S90.06BSOA Analysis & Modeling
C90.01Fundamental Cloud Computing
S90.GOVService Governance Specialist

Career Progression

Entry Level

SOA Developer

Mid Level

SOA Designer

Senior Level

SOA Architect (this certification)

Expert Level

Enterprise Architect

Specializations

Microservices Architecture
Cloud Architecture
Integration Architecture
Security Architecture

Certification Maintenance

Recertification Options:
Not required - certification does not expireOptional continuing education through new Arcitura coursesOptional specialization certifications to enhance credentials

What should I study for the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab exam?

Use the study plan below to prepare efficiently for the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab.

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Official Resources

Free Resources

SOA Patterns CatalogArcitura SOA GlossaryArcitura SOA Principles PosterArcitura

Video Resources

Arcitura YouTube ChannelVideo

Study Tips

Focus on understanding pattern relationships and when to apply each
Practice identifying anti-patterns and their solutions
Understand the trade-offs between different architectural approaches
Study real-world case studies and scenarios
Master the terminology and precise definitions
Practice with scenario-based questions
Understand pattern composition and compound patterns

Study Plans

What's changed on the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab exam in 2026?

This section summarizes what’s changed for the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab and the current exam status (ACTIVE).

Technology Coverage

Service MeshVarious (Istio, Linkerd)

Service mesh implements many SOA governance patterns

Released: 2024-ongoing

GraphQL Federation2.0+

Federation patterns similar to SOA service composition

Released: 2023-2024

AsyncAPI3.0

Standardization of event-driven architectures

Released: 2024

Industry Trends

SOA principles increasingly applied to microservices architectures
Event-driven patterns gaining prominence with cloud adoption
Service mesh adoption driving need for SOA governance knowledge
API-first design incorporating SOA service design principles
Distributed transaction patterns critical for cloud-native apps

Who should take the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab exam?

Recommended experience for the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab includes 3-5 years experience designing SOA solutions.

Required Prerequisites

S90.01A - Fundamental SOA & Service-Oriented Computing
S90.02A - SOA Technology Concepts
S90.03A - SOA Design & Architecture

Recommended Experience

3-5 years experience designing SOA solutions
Experience with enterprise integration patterns
Knowledge of distributed systems architecture
Familiarity with web services and APIs

Experience Level: Advanced

How much does the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab cost?

The official exam fee for the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab is $295 USD.

Exam Cost	$295 USD
Scheduling	Official exam scheduling page
Testing Centers	Pearson VUE
Online Proctoring	Available

How long is the Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab certification valid?

The Arcitura SOA Design & Architecture Lab certification is typically valid for Lifetime (see renewal options below).

Valid For	Lifetime
Recertification	Not required - lifetime certification Optional: Take updated version when released Optional: Pursue additional Arcitura certifications

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