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💻 Software Development✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 7🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Software Architect
NSQF Level 7
Design scalable, maintainable software systems — defining architecture patterns, technology choices, API contracts and security models — aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 7 (SSC/Q0701). Software Architects are senior technical leaders who guide entire engineering organisations and product platforms.
₹5–12L
Avg Salary
L 7
NSQF Level
35 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 7
ABC Credits35 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹5–12 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q0701| QP Code | SSC/Q0701 |
| QP Version | v1.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 7 |
| ABC Credits | 35 credits (NEP 2020 / NCrF compliant) |
| Certification Body | nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council |
| Assessment Body | NSDC Authorized Assessment Partner |
| Alignment | FutureSkills Prime · Skill India · NSQF 2022 |
| NAAC Criteria | 1.3.3 · 3.3.1 · ABC Integration Eligible |
| GoI Incentive | ₹12,000 per eligible candidate (via PFMS) |
| Industry Sectors | IT · ITeS · Telecom · BFSI |
Who is this program for?
Colleges, HoDs & Principals
Use nasscom CAC certificate as NAAC evidence under Criterion 1.3.3 & 3.3.1. Map syllabi to NOS standards. Fulfil ABC credit obligations for NEP 2020 compliance.
🎓 NAAC Evidence Provided
Placement Officers (TPOs)
nasscom-certified students are recognised by 300+ nasscom member companies. Higher offer-to-joining conversion from NSQF-aligned candidate profiles.
✅ 300+ nasscom Companies
Final Year Students & Freshers
Earn NSQF certification, ABC credits, and government incentive via PFMS direct bank transfer on placement.
💰 ₹12K GoI Incentive
Working Professionals
Upskill with industry-recognised NSQF certification. nasscom member companies fast-track QP-certified profiles in hiring pipelines.
Corporates & HR Teams
Pre-screen candidates using nasscom QP credentials. Qualify for GoI incentives when upskilling existing workforce via NSDC-approved schemes.
Official NAAC Evidence Support for Higher Education Institutions
Earn a nasscom Curriculum Alignment Certificate (CAC) — accepted as NAAC audit evidence. Institutions gain credible documentation for accreditation and NEP 2020 compliance.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
SSC/Q0701MandatorySSC/N0701
Define and document system architecture and standards
80 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0702
Govern security, scalability and reliability of systems
60 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0703
Lead architecture governance and technical mentoring
40 hrs
MandatorySSC/N9004
Lead and influence stakeholders and teams
20 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
8 outcomes01
Define system architecture aligned to business goals and quality attributes
02
Select architectural styles and patterns for scalability, resilience and security
03
Design distributed, microservice and event-driven systems
04
Establish data architecture, integration and API governance standards
05
Lead technology evaluation, trade-off analysis and architectural decision records
06
Define non-functional requirements and design for performance and reliability
07
Govern security, compliance and cloud cost across the system
08
Mentor teams and review designs to enforce architectural integrity
Government of India Incentive — ₹12,000 per Eligible Candidate
Via FutureSkills Prime · MeitY + nasscom · Disbursed through PFMS directly to learner's bank account
₹4,500
Training Fee Support
₹7,500
Post-Placement Incentive
PFMS
Direct Bank Transfer
Eligibility: Indian citizen, age 15–45. First-time skill certification only. Valid Aadhaar + active bank account required.
Curriculum & Syllabus
10 modulesSSC/Q0701
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10
Modules
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8
Outcomes
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5
NOS Units
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L7
NSQF
01
Architecture Foundations
6 topics
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02
Architectural Styles and Patterns
6 topics
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03
Distributed Systems Design
6 topics
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04
Data Architecture
6 topics
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05
API and Integration Governance
6 topics
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06
Cloud and Infrastructure Architecture
6 topics
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07
Security and Compliance Architecture
6 topics
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08
Performance, Scalability and Reliability
6 topics
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09
Architecture Governance and Leadership
6 topics
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10
Capstone: Enterprise System Architecture
6 topics
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Want the full syllabus with NOS breakdowns & assessment pattern?
Constituent Workshops
1 workshopsComplete these nasscom-certified workshops to build the foundation for Software Architect. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Software Architecture Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
C4 ModelPlantUMLdraw.ioKubernetesDockerTerraformAWSAzureKafkaAPI GatewayPrometheusGrafanaOpenAPIArchUnitStructurizrIstio
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
12 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasis