The Certified Programmer Analyst (CPA) is a gold-standard certification accredited by the Global Academy of Finance and Management ®. This credential is for individuals with skills and experience in conducting systems analysis, collaborating with business users to gather software requirements, writing, testing, and debugging software codes, and ensuring the software meets quality standards and adheres to coding best practices. CPA-certified professionals should be competent in the design, development, testing, and implementation of software applications, project management, change management, quality assurance, and communication skills.