Positioned as the natural next step after CSA, this Pega CSSA course covers Enterprise Class Structure, rule resolution, advanced case lifecycle configuration, REST/SOAP integrations, and RBAC/ABAC security models. Sessions combine instructor-led walkthroughs with guided labs on live Pega instances, along with current coverage of Constellation UI and Pega Infinity’s GenAI-assisted tooling. You finish prepared to clear the CSSA exam and to architect production-ready Pega applications.
Prerequisites
- An active Pega Certified System Architect (CSA) certification, or equivalent hands-on CSA-level experience
- At least 6-12 months of practical experience building Pega applications
- Comfort with case types, data pages, and basic UI rules in Pega
- Working knowledge of REST/SOAP concepts is helpful, though not mandatory
- Access to a Pega Academy or sandbox environment for practice (setup guidance provided during training)
Course Objectives
- Progress from CSA-level configuration to CSSA-level application design
- Master Enterprise Class Structure (ECS) and layered application architecture
- Build and troubleshoot advanced case lifecycles, including parallel processing
- Design secure, scalable integrations using REST, SOAP, connectors, and file listeners
- Apply RBAC and ABAC models to enforce enterprise-grade access control
- Use PAL, Tracer, and Database Trace to diagnose and resolve performance issues
- Walk into the CSSA certification exam with scenario-based practice under timed conditions
What You Will Learn
- Enterprise Class Structure (ECS): framework vs. implementation layers, class hierarchy design
- Rule resolution mechanics and rule circumstancing
- Advanced case management: parallel processing, split-join, split-for-each, case type specialization
- Data pages at node, requestor, and thread scope, plus data transforms
- REST and SOAP integrations, connectors, and file listeners
- Security models: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) and Attribute-Based Access Control (ABAC)
- Performance tuning using PAL, Tracer, and Database Trace
- Reporting through Report Definitions and dashboards
- Background processing: agents, job schedulers, and queue processors
- Constellation UI and modern Pega front-end configuration
- An introduction to Pega Infinity’s GenAI-assisted tools – AI Coach, Knowledge Buddy, and Blueprint – and how they’re reshaping an architect’s day-to-day workflow
Who Should Take This Course?
This Pega CSSA training is built for CSA-certified professionals ready to take on architect-level responsibility.
- Pega System Architects looking to advance from CSA to CSSA
- Application developers designing enterprise-scale Pega solutions
- Technical leads responsible for integrations and performance
- BPM and case management consultants working on Pega implementations
- Professionals preparing specifically for the CSSA certification exam
- IT professionals transitioning into Pega architecture roles
Skills You Will Gain
- ECS design, class hierarchy planning, rule resolution and circumstancing
- Advanced case lifecycle configuration, parallel processing, and case specialization
- REST/SOAP integrations, connectors, file listeners
- RBAC, ABAC, and application-level security hardening
- PAL analysis, Tracer debugging, DB Trace optimization
- Scenario-based practice, drag-and-drop question familiarity, timed mock exams
Tools Covered
- Pega Platform (Dev Studio and App Studio)
- Constellation UI
- Performance Analyzer (PAL)
- Tracer and Database Trace
- Pega Academy sandbox environment
- Report Definitions and Dashboards
Career Outcomes
Clearing the CSSA exam signals to employers that you can own architecture decisions rather than simply execute assigned rules, which opens doors to roles such as:
- Senior System Architect
- Pega Lead Developer
- Pega Solution Consultant
- Application Architect
- Technical Architect – BPM/CRM
- Pega Practice Lead
Why Choose kodestree?
kodestree pairs certification-mapped content with architect-level mentorship, building this Pega CSSA online course around outcomes rather than theory alone.
- Curriculum aligned to the official CSSA exam blueprint
- Live instructor-led sessions with lifetime access to recordings
- Hands-on labs on real Pega sandbox environments
- A scenario-based capstone project for your portfolio
- Small batch sizes for focused mentorship
- Dedicated interview preparation and career support
- Flexible weekday, weekend, and fast-track batches
- 24×7 learner support throughout the program
