The prestigious Pega LSA certification is taking yet another turn with the arrival of Pega Infinity ’25. And yes, Infinity ’25 is expected to roll out very soon in 2026.
For many Pega professionals, this is never just another certification badge. It is the dream certification. The final milestone. For many of us, it has always felt like the ultimate goal in the Pega journey.
I can still clearly remember my own LSA days during the Pega 7 era, back in 2017. At that time, I had around four years of experience and had just travelled to the Netherlands for my first onsite opportunity. Those were seven intense days. I barely slept. Every day was about taking backups, moving carefully from one phase to the next, and somehow handling the pressure. I landed in App Fix after scoring 68%, and after another three tough days, I became one of the youngest CLSAs in my service-based company at that time.
Since then, the CLSA exam pattern has evolved quite a bit. In the 24.2 version, the structure looked like this:
- Part 1 – Architecture Exam
- Part 2 – A two-step process consisting of LSA Design Submission followed by LSA App Build
Now, with Infinity ’25, things are changing again.
What is new in the Infinity ’25 LSA format
This time, Pega Blueprint is taking center stage. With the Blueprint-driven approach, LSAs are now expected to demonstrate stronger AI-driven solutioning capabilities, while also following predictable AI best practices, as part of earning this prestigious certification.
The Design & App Build assessment is now becoming a single-phase assessment. This means there is no longer a need to submit your design separately and pass the design phase before moving on to the build.
This new format is set to be introduced from May 1, 2026. That means candidates can start scheduling the LSA Infinity ’25 exam from May 1, 2026 onward.
Prerequisites remain unchanged
The good part is that the prerequisites have not changed.
You still need to complete the Architecture Part 1 exam in any Pega 8.x version. So even if you cleared Part 1 in one of the earlier 8.x releases, you are still eligible to take the Infinity ’25 Design & Build Part 2 exam.
Key exam details you should know
Days
For the new format, candidates get 14 days to complete both the design and the application build. Pega has also mentioned that the exam may require around 50 hours of effort, so this is clearly not something you can approach casually. Expect two focused weeks, a fair bit of pressure, and a strong level of commitment.
Pass Score
The minimum passing score is now 75%. If your score falls below 60%, you will need to wait three months before attempting the exam again.
App Fix Criteria
The App Fix range falls between 60% and 75%, which means candidates in that bracket get another opportunity to improve their application based on high-level feedback from the Pega evaluation team. In simple terms, you can update your application, package it again, and resubmit it at no additional cost. And this time, you get 7 extra days for App Fix.
Pricing
Another welcome update is the pricing. The LSA Part 2 exam fee has now been reduced to USD 500, which is a very positive change compared to the earlier cost.
What if you are already preparing for 24.2?
If you are already preparing for the Infinity ’24.2 version, you can still continue with it.
However, Pega has announced that the 24.2 version of the LSA App Design & Build exam will retire on June 30, 2026. Also, if you have already scheduled the 24.2 version, you cannot cancel it and request a refund just to switch to Infinity ’25.
Pega Academy is already updated with Infinity ’25 content
As of March 23, the Pega Academy Lead System Architect course has already been updated with Infinity ’25 content. This update seems to have happened over the weekend.
So if you are planning for the CLSA exam this year, you can already start exploring the ’25 version of the course content.
Personally, I like the new structure. The LSA missions have now been refactored into four main areas:
- Constellation Adoption
- Infrastructure and Architecture
- Planning and Design
- Implementation and Deployment
I particularly liked the Infrastructure topic, where they briefly touched on containerization. There are also some useful GenAI-related topics included now, which I believe every aspiring LSA should be familiar with.
That said, these missions are not entirely new. They also include updated content, mission structures, and module topics carried forward from the Pega Infinity ’24.2 version.
One thing I am still curious about
One thing I am personally wondering about is how the environments for the design and app build will be set up.
Since the exam now expects candidates to use GenAI capabilities during the app build, I feel that Cloud instance options may be the most practical route for the build process. We should hear more clarity on this very soon.
Final thoughts
In a way, the old-school LSA exam feel is coming back with Infinity ’25 but with a modern twist.
It is not exactly the same as the old format, but it definitely brings back that combined design-and-build style, now enhanced with Pega Blueprint and stronger AI-driven expectations.
For many aspirants, this is going to be an exciting change. For some, maybe a slightly stressful one too. But overall, it is another major evolution in the LSA journey.
If you are planning to take the Infinity ’25 AI-driven LSA exam, it is worth going through the official certification page for full details:
https://academy.pega.com/certifications/PCLSA
