The CSDA credential is intended for graduating software engineers and entry-level software professionals and serves to bridge the gap between your educational experience and real-world work requirements. The CSDA is the first step towards becoming a Certified Software Development Professional (CSDP).
CSDA Eligibility
While there are no formal requirements for the CSDA, the following are recommended guidelines for candidates:
- Recent software or computer engineering graduates
- Under-graduates in their final year of a bachelor's degree program in software or computer engineering
- Non-degree professionals with more than 2 years of programming experience
Get Certified in 3 Easy Steps
1 | Register for the Exam
Exam fees are affordable and in many cases paid for by your employer. See the Fees and Testing Information section below. |
| REGISTER |
2 | Prepare for the Exam
Exam preparation options include the CSDA e-learning, an on-line, self-paced course containing 4 modules and 500 practice questions. |
| PREPARE |
3 | Take the Exam
Locate and schedule your exam from at most Prometric test centers world-wide. The current exam window ends on 12/12/09. |
| TEST |
Fees and Testing Information
The CSDA e-learning system includes six (6) months of access for a candidate. The CSDA examination fee includes a $100 processing fee, which is nonrefundable and nontransferable. All fees must be paid in US dollars, and checks must be drawn from a US bank.
| | IEEE or IEEE Computer
Society Members | Non-Members |
| CSDA e-learning course | $395* | $495* |
| Total Examination Fee | $450* | $550* |
| Bundle package (e-learning and exam) | $695* | $795* |
* Prices subject to tax charges. Click here for more information.
Testing windows and the application deadlines:
Testing Window
4 January - 3 July 2010
16 August – 17 December 2010 | Application Deadline
3 June 2010
17 November 2010 |
