Learning Objectives

Explain NATO Enterprise Architecture Policy and Directive principles:
- Explain the aim and principles of Architecting.
- Distinguish between different Architecture types.
- Summarize NAFv4 objectives, its composition and methodology.
- Explain NATO Enterprise Architecture principles.

Apply NATO modelling concepts:
- Explain and employ the basic concepts of Architecture description.
- Summarize the NAFv4 Grid and its Viewpoints.
- Distinguish between Viewpoints and Views.
- Compare NAFv4 compliant Meta-Models.
- Summarize the purpose and principles of Federated Mission Networking (FMN).
- Explain how NAFv4 is used to develop Mission Threads for each FMN Spiral.

Define scope and environment:
- Outline required resources for the execution of architecture management processes.
- Summarize the Architecture life cycle.
- Categorize Architecture styles.
- Interpret the Architecture landscape.
- Apply Architecture principles.
- Explain Architecture Assets.

Employ the appropriate architecture process:
- Outline Architecture standards and processes.
- Explain Architecture motivation factors.
- Summarize Architecture document types.
- Delineate Architecture stages and cycles.
- Interpret the Architecting environment.
- Apply Architecting principles and components on the Enterprise level.
- Apply Architecting principles and components on the project scope.
- Conduct a stakeholder analysis.
- Create a L2-L3 diagram for a given scenario.

Explain how to use and extend the NAFv4 in Capability Realization Projects:
- Theorize how the NAFv4 can be used for a national project.
- Explain how to extend the NAFv4 grid and implement a meta-model.
- Recall the usage of modelling and analysis tools.

Create Concepts Views:
- Explain the Viewpoints in the Concepts Row.
- Create and modify Concepts Row Views for a given scenario.

Create Service Views:
- Explain the Viewpoints in the Service Specifications Row.
- Create and modify Service Specifications Views for a given scenario.

Create Logical Specification Views:
- Explain the Viewpoints in the Logical Specifications Row.
- Create and modify Logical Specifications Views for a given scenario.

Create Physical Resource Specification Views:
- Explain the Viewpoints in the Physical Resource Specifications Row.
- Create and modify Physical Resource Specifications Views for a given scenario.

Create Architecture Foundation Views:
- Explain the Viewpoints in the Architecture Foundation Row.