ATAM Evaluator Certificate

A software professional earns the SEI Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method® (ATAM®) Evaluator Certificate by completing these courses:

This two-course sequence prepares a qualified software professional to perform SEI-authorized ATAM architecture evaluations.

Candidates for the ATAM Evaluator Certificate must pass an objective assessment of their knowledge of Software Architecture: Principles and Practices.  The Software Architecture: Principles and Practices Examination (SAPP Exam) provides an objective validation of the candidate’s knowledge and understanding of software architecture.  Candidates for the Software Architecture Professional Certificate must achieve a passing score of 75% in order to qualify for the Certificate.


There is no fee for the Certificate.  There are fees associated with the requisite courses and the examination.   Additionally, there is no expiration for the Certificate.