NATO Architecture Framework (NAF) Training Course

The Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MODAF) is an internationally recognized enterprise architecture framework developed by the U.S. Department of Defense to support defense planning and change management activities. It facilitates the capture and presentation of information in a rigorous, coherent, and comprehensive manner, enhancing the understanding of complex issues.

The Audience:

• Enterprise Architects, who are the primary users of MODAF views, need to interpret standard MODAF views accurately and specify and control the tasks required to create new views for government.
• Architectural Modellers require guidance on creating and exchanging MODAF views, including architecting principles, view coherence rules, and tool selection criteria.
• Tool Developers and Engineers are responsible for implementing architectural data repositories to store and manipulate MODAF architecture data elements.
• Trainers and Educators need reference materials to effectively train and support the various types of MODAF users.
• MODAF Users who wish to contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of MODAF.
• Managers who require an understanding of which views are necessary to address their specific questions and needs.

This instructor-led, live training in US (online or onsite) is designed for government architects and professionals at all levels in the field of enterprise architecture who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding and practical skills in utilizing the NAF for government enterprise architecture. The training covers all aspects without focusing on specific views or functions and utilizes Sparx Enterprise Architect or any other preferred tools. By the end of this training, participants will be able to: - Navigate NAF documentation efficiently. - Utilize Sparx Enterprise Architect for architecture-related tasks. - Describe and understand different types of NATO architectures. - Generate and interpret NATO Architecture Views. - Identify and analyze stakeholders and Communities of Interest (CoIs). - Align stakeholders' interests with the enterprise architecture. - Analyze and document CoI's architecture interests and impacts.

Objective: This course is designed to assist participants in understanding how to effectively implement the UAF and NAF enterprise architecture frameworks for government.

Comprehending the concepts of UAF 1.1 within the context of the NATO NAF v4 Architecture Framework is highly beneficial. The Domain Meta-model (DMM) of UAF outlines various stakeholder concerns related to a system, such as security, information, and measurements, through a series of predefined viewpoints. These viewpoints are then mapped to corresponding views in NAF v4.

The Architecture Stages outlined in the NATO NAFv4 Methodology provide insight into how to efficiently utilize UAF views to ensure coherence and completeness. This approach also facilitates traceability from high-level objectives down to the personal and physical resources required for their implementation.

Throughout the course, participants will apply these concepts and techniques through an end-to-end case study and a variety of exercises.

Format of the Course:

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical applications.
• Hands-on implementation in a live laboratory environment.

Course Customization Options:

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

The Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM) is an initiative led by the Object Management Group (OMG) to develop a comprehensive modeling standard. This standard supports both the United States Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MODAF). The UPDM aims to enhance interoperability and consistency in architecture modeling, ensuring that it aligns with the needs and requirements for government use.