Resources & Body of Knowledge
Reference materials and publications.
Body of Knowledge (BoK)
The CCAIA Body of Knowledge is the definitive reference for examination scope and domain definitions. It is maintained by the Certification Standards Board and updated annually.
- —CCAIA Body of Knowledge, v2.1 — Available to registered candidates (PDF, 312 pages)
- —Domain Reference Guide — Summary-level overview of each knowledge domain
- —Examination Blueprint — Detailed topic-level breakdown with cognitive level classifications
Recommended Reading
The Institute does not endorse specific training providers. However, the following publications are considered aligned with the Body of Knowledge:
- —Enterprise Architecture as Strategy — Ross, Weill & Robertson
- —Designing Data-Intensive Applications — Martin Kleppmann
- —The Art of Scalability — Abbott & Fisher
- —AI Engineering — Chip Huyen
- —Cloud Strategy — Gregor Hohpe
Whitepapers
- —Architectural Governance in Multi-Cloud Environments — CCAIA Working Group (forthcoming)
- —The Role of the Architect in AI System Lifecycle Management — CCAIA Working Group (forthcoming)
- —Cost Governance as an Architectural Discipline — CCAIA Working Group (forthcoming)
All whitepapers are currently under peer review. Publication dates will be announced via the Institute’s communication channels.