A week ago I passed the PEGAPCLSA85V1 Exam. This exam is part of the requirement for Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA). After successfully passing this exam, I have earned the Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) certification. In the following article, I will share my experience regarding the exam followed by an overview of the exam and the certification. Before I begin let me introduce myself. I am a Pega System Architect in a software company. I have already earned Pega System Architect and Pega Senior System Architect certifications. For PEGAPCLSA85V1 Exam I selected ExamsTrust for training material as I already have a very good experience during my previous certifications. I have found the training material from ExamsTrust to be updated and authentic. So I got the complete training package for PEGAPCLSA85V1 Exam from ExamsTrust. This package included PDF and Testing Engine. Braindumps by ExamsTrust were very useful throughout my preparation due to their professional compilation and accuracy. The PEGAPCLSA85V1 dumps practice question and answers by ExamsTrust keep me updated with the status of my preparation. All the training material by ExamsTrust is covered by a money-back guarantee for sure success. This way I prepared for the exam in 2 months. Then I took the PEGAPCLSA85V1 exam and passed it on the first attempt. That is how I earned the prestigious Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) certification.
Following is an overview of the certification and the exam.
The Certification
Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA)
Lead System Architects are responsible for the design and quality of Pega solutions.
Your PCLSA journey begins here
Lead System Architect (LSA) Pega Architecture Exam 85V1 lead implementation teams and ensure that solutions leverage the technology to provide optimum business value. They provide technical mentoring and leadership across teams.
PCLSA Prerequisites
PCLSA is the highest level of technical achievement in Pega. Prior to training as a Lead System Architect, individuals must gain field experience and demonstrate their technical aptitude by earning first their System Architect and then their Senior System Architect certifications.
Build Expertise
Pega recommends that real-world experience of at least 12 months be gained before attempting to achieve the PCLSA certification. Working twelve months or longer implementing Pega applications expands the depth of Pega knowledge and builds the expertise that is required to successfully complete the program.
However, recognizing that each person has different project implementation opportunities, Pega Academy is introducing a self-paced course that helps senior system architects fill potential gaps in knowledge and experience. The Senior System Architect Advanced Topic course is based on the Pega 8.3 Platform and is only available in the previous version of Pega Academy.
Senior System Architect Advanced Topics include:
- Customizing Security Requirements in Pega Applications
- Configuring Agent Processing
- Customizing the User Experience
- Improving Application Performance
- Creating Mobile Solutions
LSA Readiness Assessment
When senior system architects are confident that they can configure a Pega solution to successfully meet most business requirements, they can take the LSA Readiness Assessment.
The LSA Readiness Assessment is an assessment that is taken within the Pega Academy website. This assessment checks knowledge on more advanced configuration topics such as Mobility, Performance, and Authentication. A passing score validates that senior system architects are ready to move to the next level of Pega mastery – design and architecture.
The LSA Readiness Assessment mission is completed on the Pega Academy web site.
Lead System Architect
Senior system architects who pass the LSA Readiness Assessment can take the Lead System Architect mission or register for the Lead System Architect Instructor-Led course. The two-week course teaches best practices in the technical design and architecture of a Pega application. System architects use their configuration skills to build an application that they design and architect.
Topics include:
- Enterprise Design
- Case Design
- Data Model Design
- User Experience Design
- Security
- Reporting
- Asset Design and Reuse
- Background processing
- Performance
- Deployment and Testing
PCLSA Application Build
The PCLSA App Build tests one’s ability to architect, implement and analyze Pega Platform solutions. Working within a set of business requirements, system architects will be required to:
- Design and implement extensible and reusable solutions for new requirements
- Analyze key areas of the current design and identify architectural deficiencies
- Identify problem areas and propose solutions for existing applications
- Document your analysis and solutions using a supplied documentation template
Now comprised of two individual phases, candidates will be responsible for designing a solution to business scenarios in Phase I. Candidates will then implement a solution based on their proposed design for one of these scenarios in Phase II.
The Application Design phase of the exam is completed over a 7 day period and requires a score of 75% in order to pass. This portion of the exam will require candidates to review business scenarios and determine optimal designs for various aspects of each solution by documenting their design thought process.
Next, the Application Build phase is also completed over a 7 day period. The App Build requires a score of 75% in order to pass. This portion of the exam will require candidates to fully implement a Pega application based on the optimal designs proposed for one of the business scenarios in the App Design phase.
Each phase of the exam requires approximately 35 hours to complete (depending on experience). This time allocation should give a candidate time to complete the exam with minimal disruption to their normal work schedule.
The PCLSA Application build Exam is managed by Pegasystems. The cost is $300 per attempt. Please contact the CLSA Team at CLSATeam@pega.com to register for the Application Build.
You can prepare for the PCLSA Application Build with the PCLSA App Design and Build Preparation Clinic, available for free. View the schedule in Pega Academy.
Visit the Pega Collaboration Center to find App Build exam samples and receive test-taking advice from instructors.
Conclusion
Pegasystems is a leading software solution provider company in the world. It offers multiple solutions in CRM, BPM, and DPA. These software solutions are very popular in the enterprise world. Pegasystems related skills are among the in-demand skills in the job market. Pegasystems credentials have good value in the market. Certified Lead System Architect (CLSA) is the highest level certification in Pegasystems credentials. PEGAPCLSA85V1 Exam is part of the requirement for this prestigious certification.