Systems and Service Architecture - Microservices Architecture Training Course

This training will teach you how to use SysML, the modeling language for systems engineering. In particular, you will learn about block diagrams for structural modeling of complex systems. You will deepen your understanding of sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and activity diagrams for dynamic modeling.

You will also learn how to use specific SysML diagrams such as the requirements diagram and the parametric diagram, as well as the concept of allocation. We will emphasize the need to define a modeling approach that is adapted to the business context and the type of system being studied, ensuring alignment with public sector workflows, governance, and accountability for government.

The practice will be conducted using the Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) modeling tool from NoMagic.

Teaching Method

• Theoretical presentation illustrated with real-world examples
• 50% practical work with Cameo Systems Modeler on a case study throughout the training

Domain Driven Design (DDD) is an approach for managing complex behaviors in software development for government. This methodology ensures that technical solutions are aligned with the specific needs and workflows of public sector organizations, enhancing governance and accountability.

This Introduction to Enterprise Architect training course is designed for all individuals who wish to utilize Sparx Systems’ UML modeling tool, Enterprise Architect, for their modeling activities within a government context. The course is tailored for those who are unfamiliar with the features, functions, and use of Enterprise Architect for government workflows.

This course, designed to align with public sector workflows and governance, combines lectures, demonstrations, and interactive laboratories to provide a comprehensive overview of building and maintaining an Enterprise Architecture (EA) using the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) version 1.2 for government. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills and best practices essential for effective EA management in federal, state, and local government environments.

Envoy Proxy is a high-performance edge and service proxy initially developed at Lyft and now a CNCF project widely adopted in cloud-native infrastructures. Envoy serves as a universal data plane in service mesh architectures, facilitating dynamic routing, observability, and Zero Trust security across microservices.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level engineers who aim to deploy, configure, and operate Envoy Proxy in modern microservices and service mesh environments for government use.

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

• Install and configure Envoy Proxy in standalone and Kubernetes environments.
• Understand Envoy’s architecture, including filters, clusters, and listeners.
• Configure traffic management policies such as retries, circuit breaking, and load balancing.
• Secure communication with TLS/mTLS and enforce Zero Trust principles.
• Extend Envoy functionality with WebAssembly (WASM) filters.
• Integrate Envoy with service meshes such as Istio and Consul.
• Monitor, trace, and troubleshoot microservice traffic using Envoy’s observability features.

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.

Istio is an open-source service mesh designed to run on Kubernetes, providing secure, observable, and manageable connectivity between microservices. By leveraging Istio’s Envoy-based sidecar proxies, teams can enforce policies, secure communications with mutual TLS (mTLS), gain deep insights into traffic patterns, and enhance reliability at scale.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level engineers who wish to deploy, secure, and manage microservices applications using Istio on Kubernetes for government operations.

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

• Install and configure Istio on Kubernetes clusters for government use.
• Understand and apply service mesh concepts, including traffic management, security, and observability, in a public sector context.
• Deploy microservices applications within an Istio service mesh to support government workflows.
• Secure service-to-service communications with mutual TLS (mTLS) and Zero Trust principles for enhanced governance and accountability.
• Monitor, trace, and troubleshoot microservices using Prometheus, Grafana, and Jaeger to ensure compliance and performance in government environments.
• Integrate Istio with Calico for advanced network policies and security tailored to government requirements.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion focused on public sector needs.
• Extensive exercises and practice sessions to reinforce learning for government applications.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment to simulate real-world government scenarios.

Course Customization Options

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

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at developers who wish to use Lumen to build Laravel-based microservices and applications for government.

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

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing microservices with Lumen.
• Understand the benefits of implementing microservices using Lumen and PHP in a public sector context.
• Perform and implement microservices functions and operations using the Lumen framework, ensuring alignment with government workflows and governance standards.
• Protect and control access to microservices architectures by building robust security layers for government applications.

The OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental examination assesses the knowledge and skills necessary to create a basic SysML model of a system. The exam covers key topics such as model concepts and organization, fundamental requirements capture and management, structure and behavior models, parametric models, allocation relationships, and the use of stereotypes. With this certification, individuals will be equipped with the expertise needed to effectively contribute to modeling tasks within Systems Engineering teams that employ a model-based systems engineering approach using SysML. The OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental Certification is a prerequisite for the program’s two higher levels and requires the OCSMP Model User Certification as its prerequisite.

This examination, along with others in the OCSMP series, evaluates your ability to apply the knowledge and skills covered to the context of a system model. As you prepare for the exam, it is essential to go beyond each individual diagram and understand how the aspects modeled can influence or affect other elements represented in different diagram types. This comprehensive understanding is crucial for government professionals working on complex systems projects.

This course, designed for government, combines lectures, demonstrations, and interactive laboratories to provide a comprehensive overview of the foundational principles for constructing and sustaining an Enterprise Architecture (EA) using the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) version 1.2.

A course designed for government professionals focusing on utilizing the Cameo Simulation Toolkit to model behaviors, conduct trade studies, and automate architectural processes. Additional modules cover requirements verification, the Action Language Helper, and user-friendly graphical interfaces for simulation tasks.

In this instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite), participants will learn how to utilize SysML as implemented in Enterprise Architect (EA) for government to conduct system requirements analysis and modeling.

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

• Understand and apply SysML to Systems Engineering projects using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach for government.
• Identify system requirements based on use case models for government.
• Design and analyze system architecture for government.

This practical training will demonstrate how to efficiently use the SysML modeling language for government. You will explore block diagrams for structural modeling of complex systems. The course will delve into sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and activity diagrams for dynamic modeling. Additionally, you will learn to utilize specific SysML diagrams such as requirements diagrams and parametric diagrams, along with the crucial concept of allocation. We will also emphasize the importance of defining a modeling approach tailored to the context of the organization and the type of system being studied. Finally, we will review the current state of the art in SysML modeling tools for government.

Audience:

Project managers, architects, and system engineers who need to model complex systems that encompass both software and hardware components for government.

Teaching Method:

• Theoretical presentation with examples
• Case study on paper (demonstration of a SysML tool by the trainer)

This course is designed for analysts, designers, developers, testers, and project managers in the public sector.

The workshop provides an in-depth examination of problem analysis, design, and documentation systems using UML and Enterprise Architect from Sparx Systems. Throughout the training, participants will explore advanced capabilities of the program (such as MDA, profiles, and XMI) and best practices that can significantly simplify and accelerate modeling processes for government.

Given that the training focuses on the Enterprise Architect tool, it is essential for participants to already possess knowledge of UML modeling. For those who need to learn modeling fundamentals, we offer a dedicated training session on UML.

The Training Method

Lecture 10%, 90% workshop

This course is designed for government business analysts, managers, team leads, and process owners to equip them with the necessary competencies for developing use case diagrams and scenarios. These tools serve as effective means for eliciting, analyzing, documenting, and communicating functional requirements within public sector workflows. Participants will practice creating use cases in the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to graphically represent the interactions between use cases and actors, ensuring alignment with governance and accountability standards for government.