IBM Certified Solutions Architect – SoftLayer v1

An IBM Certified Solution Architect - SoftLayer V1 is a person who can analyze, design, architect and demonstrate IBM SoftLayer infrastructure based upon workload requirements from a client, according to IBM.

IBM's new partner program benchmarks cloud competencies with tests that align directly with the SoftLayer certifications and their respective training pathways, according to Global Knowledge. The advisor certification focuses on the technical competency side.

People seeking this certification should be able to provide a customer with a logical diagram foundation to meet their requirements, and architect a comprehensive solution that utilizes the IBM offerings and skills required.

They also should know industry cloud computing principles, IBM SoftLayer, the various types of clouds and as-a-service offerings, and how to design, implement and customize a comprehensive solution based on logical diagrams.