Turn QCon insights into career-defining decisions.
A 5-week online certification program with weekly sessions for senior software architects.
The best senior software architects don't just design systems.
They tell the story of why those systems matter.
In this 5-week online certification cohort, you'll master that skill.
Join Principal Architect Luca Mezzalira and a confidential peer group to translate your technical expertise into strategic influence and earn the InfoQ Certified Software Architect in Emerging Technologies (ICSAET) certification.
Next cohorts:
Cohort 1 - Oct 13 - 9:30am BST
Cohort 2 - Oct 13 - 10:00am EDT
Most companies reimburse for professional development.
Download our "Convince Your Boss" template.
Facilitated by Luca Mezzalira
Confidential peer group
Apply QCon frameworks
Access 100+ QCon videos
Get published on InfoQ.com
Earn ICSAET certification
We'll work on moving from just designing the solution to leading the strategic conversation
We've helped thousands of senior software engineers, software architects and technical leaders adopt the right patterns & practices for over 20 years.
Enjoyed teaming up with peers from different walks of tech while pursuing the InfoQ Certified Software Architect in Emerging Technologies certification (ICSAET)! Feeling energized by the takeaways and grateful for the opportunity to learn. Looking forward to applying these insights where it matters most.
Dinesh Venkatesan,
Integration Tech Lead @Investec
I was lucky to be part of a cohort of experienced architects and received my ICSAET certification. There were an abundance of ideas and networking opportunities that I will process over the next few months.
Michal Šiška,
DevOps Engineer @Mycroft Mind
A cohort for strategic decisions.
Everything you need to translate insights into impact.
Applied
learning
Join Luca Mezzalira and your peers each week to deconstruct QCon talks to apply its frameworks to your own challenges.
Senior
peer groups
Solve real-world problems in a confidential forum with a small group of experienced software architects.
Get
published
Showcase your learnings in an article you'll publish on InfoQ to build your profile.
Get
certified
Complete the cohort and activities to earn the InfoQ Certified Software Architect in Emerging Technologies (ICSAET) certification.
The 5-week learning journey
One live online session per week.
WEEK 1:
Architecture
We'll explore how software architecture shapes modern organisations, diving into strategies for scaling today while preparing for tomorrow's needs.
WEEK 2:
Decentralized Decisions
This week will focus on empowering teams through decentralized decision-making. We'll discuss how to reduce friction, foster collaboration, and balance autonomy with alignment across teams.
WEEK 3:
Platform
We'll examine platform engineering as a sociotechnical practice. Discussions will highlight how platforms enable speed, resilience, and shared evolution rather than becoming isolated silos.
WEEK 4:
AI
The spotlight will turn to AI and its role in modern software systems. We'll explore how AI agents can support teams and apply systems thinking to scale responsible AI solutions.
WEEK 5:
AI: where does it fit in architecture?
In the final week, participants will showcase the knowledge they have gained through their capstone projects. This is an opportunity to present, reflect, and celebrate our shared journey as a cohort.
Who this program is for
A certification program for senior software architects (5+ years) ready to translate expertise into influence.
- Senior Software Architects
- Senior Software Engineers
- Principal Architects
- Principal Engineers
- Senior Staff Engineers
- Technical Leads
You'll leave this cohort able to:
Articulate the business value of your architectural decisions in any leadership meeting.
Align technical strategy with key business goals.
Build a compelling business case to secure buy-in for your technical vision.
Mentor your team with frameworks from the world's leading architects.
Enhance your professional brand and earn the InfoQ Certified Software Architect in Emerging Technologies (ICSAET) certification.
Most companies reimburse for professional development.
Download our "Convince Your Boss" template.
Your facilitator: Luca Mezzalira
Luca Mezzalira is principal solutions architect at AWS, an international speaker, and an author. Over the past 20 years, he's mastered software architectures from frontend to the cloud, providing the right solution for the context of the job at hand.
Credentials
- Principal Solutions Architect at AWS
- Author: "Building Micro-Frontends" (O'Reilly)
- 350+ speaking engagements including QCon
- Consulted 100+ teams on distributed architectures
- The voice behind Dear Architects
- Tech content creator
Luca Mezzalira
Principal Solutions Architect
QCon Speaker, O'Reilly Author, YouTuber
Reserve your spot
Start your 5-week learning journey today.
Cohort 1: Oct 13, 9:30am BST
Access to Oct 2025 cohort
Available in an European timezone
Weekly sessions
Group discussions
Access to recordings, templates, and frameworks
Publish your article on InfoQ
Professional certification to help grow your career
All amounts are stated in United States Dollars.
Purchase may be subject to sales tax.
Cohort 2: Oct 13, 10:00am EDT
Access to Oct 2025 cohort
Available in a North American timezone
Weekly sessions
Group discussions
Access to recordings, templates, and frameworks
Publish your article on InfoQ
Professional certification to help grow your career
All amounts are stated in United States Dollars.
Purchase may be subject to sales tax.
The buyer will receive an invoice marked paid upon completion of payment.
Most companies reimburse for professional development.
Download our "Convince Your Boss" template.
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