Software Professional Certification - Level 2

Prove Your Readiness to Lead in Software Engineering

This certification recognizes candidates who have demonstrated a deep mastery of the software lifecycle and the leadership capacity to manage complex technical deliveries. The exam validates your expertise across the Software Engineering Knowledge Areas (KAs) listed in the tab below.

Prerequisites:

There are no formal prerequisites required for registration; however, candidates are recommended to have several years of professional software engineering experience.

Exam Information

Exam Format: 180 multiple-choice, case study, and design-based questions
Question Types: Deep analysis, system design, leadership decisions
Exam Duration: 210 Minutes
Delivery: Online, remotely proctored
Passing Score: 73%
Results: Available immediately.

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Qualifications:

Recommended Education: 4+ years in Software Engineering, Computer Science
Recommended Work Experience: 5+ years relevant software experience
Expected Capabilities: Deliver complex projects or lead small teams
Example Role Fit: Technical Lead, Senior Engineer, Independent Developer
Technology Knowledge Requirement: Proficiency in relevant stack/domain is expected

The Knowledge Areas (KAs) are defined by the Software Engineering Body of Knowledge (SWEBOK) as core components of software development.

Candidates are expected to understand these KAs before attempting the exam.

Knowledge Areas

The content covered here can be found in SWEBOK v4.0a, numbered according to chapter. To see a full list of topics covered in SWEBOK by chapter, browse the Table of Contents.