Overview
The Open Agile Architecture™ (O‑AA) Practitioner Certification validates an individual’s ability to apply Agile Architecture principles in support of Digital Transformation. Certified practitioners demonstrate the skills needed to create business value by architecting with agility, aligning architecture with modern ways of working, and supporting enterprise‑level agility.
The certification equips practitioners to support Agile at scale, Digital Transformation, and product‑centric operating models through intentional, adaptive architectural practices.
What the Certification Covers
Individuals certified at the O‑AA Practitioner level are able to:
- Deliver Agile Architecture in support of Digital Transformation
- Apply the Open Agile Architecture axioms to develop and maintain Agile Architectures
- Understand and apply Agile strategy and business agility concepts
- Support the Agile organization through architecture practices
- Apply experience design and design thinking
- Develop product architecture and operations architecture
- Incorporate Agile Security Architecture into architectural work
- Communicate using a common language shared by Enterprise Architects and Agilists
This certification is designed for professionals working in architecture, digital transformation, and agile delivery environments.
Supporting Resources
The following resources provide additional information and guidance:
- Open Agile Architecture Practitioner Certification Brochure [PDF]
- Open Agile Architecture Practitioner Datasheet [PDF]
- Read the Open Agile Architecture Standard Online [HTML]
The Open Agile Architecture Body of Knowledge
The O‑AA Body of Knowledge is a curated subset of the Open Agile Architecture Standard. It defines the learning units and competencies required for certification.
The Body of Knowledge is documented in the official conformance requirements:
This syllabus defines the scope of knowledge assessed in the O‑AA Practitioner exam.
Certification Takeaways
Individuals who achieve the O‑AA Practitioner Certification gain:
- Practical skills to deliver Agile Architecture in real‑world digital transformation initiatives
- An understanding of architecture’s role in scaling Agile across the enterprise
- The ability to apply best practices and techniques for architecting with agility
- A shared vocabulary and conceptual framework used by Enterprise Architects and Agile practitioners