A Peak Inside this Career Enhancing Certification

The Certified Solution Architect (CSA) – Government Edition prepares technology professionals to design, document, and govern enterprise-class solutions across government programs and departments. This course provides advanced knowledge in systems architecture, interoperability, security design, and standards compliance. Participants will learn how to align solution architecture with public sector policies, privacy laws, and enterprise governance frameworks such as the Government of Canada Digital Standards, Cloud Adoption Strategy, and ITSG-33. The curriculum emphasizes integration of legacy and cloud environments, vendor collaboration, risk management, and digital service delivery. Through real-world government case studies and architectural design exercises, participants will build the competencies needed to lead technical solution design that is secure, sustainable, and aligned with departmental mandates. Graduates will be prepared for CSA certification and ready to architect solutions that deliver measurable value to citizens and government stakeholders.

    1. Getting Started!

    1. Lesson 1: Understanding the Role of a Solution Architect in the Public Sector

    2. Lesson 2: Government Digital Strategies, Standards, and Architectural Frameworks

    3. Lesson 3: Enterprise Architecture Alignment (GC EA, TOGAF, ITSG-33)

    4. Lesson 4: Governance, Compliance, and Accountability in Architectural Design

    1. Lesson 1: Principles of Secure Solution Design in Government Environments

    2. Lesson 2: Cloud and Hybrid Architecture Design (GC Cloud Strategy, Protected B Workloads)

    3. Lesson 3: Designing for Scalability, Resilience, and Availability

    4. Lesson 4: Privacy, Security, and Data Residency Requirements

    1. Lesson 1: Integrating Legacy and Modern Systems Across Government Departments

    2. Lesson 2: Designing Interoperable Digital Services and APIs

    3. Lesson 3: Managing Data Flow, Access Controls, and Identity Management (GC IAM)

    4. Lesson 4: Ensuring Compliance with Open Standards and Government Interoperability Models

    1. Lesson 1: Working with Vendors, Partners, and Multi-Contract Environments

    2. Lesson 2: Managing Technical and Compliance Risks Across Solution Lifecycles

    3. Lesson 3: Reviewing Architectural Deliverables and Security Assessments

    4. Lesson 4: Supporting Procurement, Evaluations, and Architectural Governance Boards

    1. Lesson 1: Promoting Innovation and Emerging Technology Adoption (AI, Automation, Cloud)

    2. Lesson 2: Designing Sustainable and Future-Ready Architectures

    3. Lesson 3: Government Case Studies: Lessons from Large-Scale Transformation Projects

    4. Lesson 4: CSA Certification Preparation and Continuing Professional Development

    5. Certification Exam

    6. Course Wrap-Up

Advance your Career! Set Yourself Apart with this Certification!

  • $4,247.00
  • 23 lessons
  • Certificate of Completion Included

Benefits for You

Unlock your full potential with this training course, you will benefit from all of the following;

  • Succeed with Certification: Be recognized for your achievement as a Certified Solution Architect Professional (CSAP).

  • Architect with Confidence: Design secure, compliant, and scalable solutions aligned with government digital and security standards.

  • Deliver Public Value: Create architectures that enhance service delivery, promote innovation, and support long-term sustainability across government programs.

Certificate of Completion

This course includes a Certificate of Professional Excellence. This course is designed for government leaders and professionals seeking to elevate their knowledge, expand their capabilities, and enhance their impact in public service.

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