NATO Architecture Framework (NAF) Training Course

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

The Audience:

• Enterprise Architects, the principal customers for MODAF views, who need to both correctly interpret standard MODAF views provided to them and specify and control the tasks required to create new views
• Architectural Modellers who require guidance on the creation and interchange of MODAF views (including, for example: architecting principles, view coherence rules, and tool selection criteria)
• Tool Developers and Engineers who are implementing architectural data repositories for storing and manipulating MODAF Architecture data elements
• Trainers and Educators who require reference material to appropriately train and support the previous types of MODAF users
• MODAF Users who wish to contribute to the development of MODAF
• Managers who need to understand what views are required to answer their particular questions, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to advanced-level architects and professionals 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 course covers all aspects without focusing on specific views or functions. Sparx Enterprise Architect or any other preferred tools are utilized.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate NAF documentation efficiently.
• Utilize Sparx Enterprise Architect for architecture-related tasks in government settings.
• Describe and understand different types of NATO architectures relevant to public sector operations.
• Generate and interpret NATO Architecture Views for government use.
• Identify and analyze stakeholders and Communities of Interest (CoIs) within the context of government projects.
• Align stakeholders' interests with the architecture for government initiatives.
• Analyze and document CoI's architecture interests and impacts for government applications.

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

Gaining insight into 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 delineates various stakeholder concerns related to a system, such as security, information, and measurements, through a series of predefined viewpoints. These are then mapped to the corresponding views in NAFv4.

Additionally, the Architecture Stages outlined in the NATO NAFv4 Methodology help participants understand how to effectively utilize UAF views to ensure coherence and completeness. This methodology also enables traceability from high-level goals down to the personal and physical resources required for their realization.

The concepts and techniques covered during the course are progressively applied by attendees through an end-to-end case study and a series of exercises.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab 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 modeling standard that supports both the USA Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and the UK Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MODAF). This standard, known as UPDM, is designed to enhance interoperability and consistency in architectural models for government use.