Get established
Are you a recent software or computer engineering graduate, an undergraduate in the final year of your software or computer engineering program, or a professional with more than two years of programming experience?
Get certified in 3 easy steps
Register for the exam
Exam fees are affordable and in many cases paid for by your employer.
Exam fees are affordable and in many cases paid for by your employer.
Prepare for the exam
Options include online preparation course and software engineering assessment series.
Options include online preparation course and software engineering assessment series.
Take the exam
Choose a test center from thousands located around the world.
Choose a test center from thousands located around the world.
| Member price | Nonmember price | ||
| CSDA preparation course | $345 | $445 | |
| Total examination fee | $295 | $395 | |
| Preparation and exam | $595 | $745 |
Benefits
The CSDA credential is intended to bridge the gap between educational experience and real-world work requirements. Register now to get started. Questions? Email csda@computer.org.
Graduates
- Bridge the gap between your educational experience and real-world work requirements
- Verify understanding of software engineering principles
Professionals
- Shorten your training cycle and quickly increase your contribution
- Demonstrate your commitment and professionalism
Employers
- Reduce new-hire training cycle
- Protect your investment in a competent and proficient workforce
- Interested in certification for your employees? Call +866-681-7613 or email csda@computer.org.