Wrap up and resources

Constellation is Pega's new UI/UX system which includes a revolutionary architecture built for speed and extensibility and an evolved design system for developing both simple and robust applications. 

To learn more about Constellation, see Constellation architecture.

Pega Academy offers a variety of materials to advance your knowledge of Pega Platform. Pega Academy incorporates a modular learning approach into its curriculum and training. Real-world scenarios are mapped right into the Pega technology, making it clear when and why to use specific capabilities.

The following series of missions are designed to teach application development on Pega Platform, from basic introductory material through to the advanced knowledge required by a Lead System architect.

• Introduction to Pega Platform (IPP) – Intended for a learner with no prior Pega knowledge or technical skill, IPP offers a high-level overview of Pega Platform and its capabilities.
• Low-Code App Builder (LC) – Designed for learners with no prior Pega knowledge or technical skill, LC will establish the foundational elements of Pega Platform. The example and challenge applications in Low-Code App Builder's version 8.8 mission are built using Constellation.
• Low-Code App Builder Extended (LCE) – Designed for learners with application development fundamentals that have completed Low-Code App Builder (LC), LCE offers a more detailed examination of the concepts covered in the Low-Code App Builder mission.
• System Architect (SA) – Designed for learners with development experience and strong understanding of technical concepts. Building on Low-Code App Builder and Low-Code App Builder Extended, the SA mission provides a technical examination of Pega Platform applications.
• Senior System Architect (SSA) – Designed learner with significant development experience building enterprise applications. The SSA mission an advanced technical exploration of Pega Platform. SSA focuses on creating applications that are designed and built for reusability across multiple lines of a business.
• Lead System Architect (LSA) – The most advanced of the System Architect missions, the LSA mission is designed for a learner that is well-versed in designing and building scalable, enterprise-level applications. LSA focuses on developing the skills necessary to design a Pega Platform solution that delivers both maximum business value and an optimal user experience.

Each of these missions includes hands-on challenges that reinforce the content and provide valuable experience in developing applications using Pega Platform.

Successful completion of each mission results in a badge allowing you to both track and showcase your knowledge of Pega Platform.

Certifications are also available for System Architect, Senior System Architect, and Lead System Architect. Additional information about these certifications is available on the Pega Academy System Architect Certifications page. 

Pega Community is an online educational resource for both aspiring and experienced Pega developers.

Pega Community's Pega Platform page provides access to content that is extensive and easily searchable by capability or topic.

The Pega Documentation site offers procedural step-by-step instructions for the actions required to successfully build a Pega Platform application. 

Pega Community's Collaboration Center is an online resource for asking questions, discussing experiences, and sharing ideas related to Pega Platform.

Pega Community's video library also contains a number of videos devoted to low-code application development.

The Pega Community website will be a valuable addition to your Pega Platform toolbox.

Pega’s Low-Code App Factory is a lightweight framework that runs on Pega Platform and enables the development of practice and small-scale applications under the guidance of experienced Pega Platform developers.

You will likely be using the App Factory to authorize and build applications if your organization uses Pega Platform. 

Learn more about App Factory in the following locations:

• Pega Academy’s Low-Code App Factory mission
• Pega Community’s Low-Code Factory page

Pega Community’s App Factory page includes a video that highlights the end-to-end process of publishing an application using Pega's App Factory. Please contact your App Factory Coach to learn about the publishing process followed by your organization.

Regardless of the resource that you use to extend your knowledge, remember that Pega Platform itself is an invaluable tool for streamlining and automating your individual or small-team business process.

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