Your SOA practice must maintain at least five current IBM technical certifications from the list of approved certifications.
Create a Global Solutions Directory listing
Sign in to the Global Solutions Directory using your IBM ID, select Manage solutions, and create a listing for each solution you wish to use as a basis for qualifying for the specialty. If your solution is already listed in the Global Solutions Directory, you're ready to proceed.
Apply for the specialty
After your company has met the business criteria and completed all certification requirements, sign in again to the Global Solutions Directory and:
Select Manage solutions.
Select Nominate your solution for an IBM technical validation or specialty from the left navigator.
Select your solution and the Service Oriented Architecture Specialty validation type.
Click on Submit.
Complete the nomination form and click Submit.
Your qualifications will be reviewed by IBM and upon approval you will receive an e-mail instructing you how to proceed.
