Enterprise Architecture Training in Bratislava

This instructor-led, live training in Bratislava (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level software professionals who wish to understand how to architect distributed systems that scale efficiently and handle failure gracefully.

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

• Design distributed systems that handle load, latency, and failure.
• Understand key architectural patterns such as microservices, event-driven architecture, and CQRS.
• Evaluate trade-offs between consistency, availability, and partition tolerance (CAP theorem).
• Choose appropriate communication, storage, and coordination strategies.

This instructor-led, live training in Bratislava (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level IT professionals and ICT service managers who wish to understand and apply ITSM fundamentals and practices based on ITIL 4.

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

• Understand key concepts and structure of ITIL 4.
• Apply service design and architecture practices aligned with ITIL 4 principles.
• Implement effective delivery and sustainability of ICT services.
• Evaluate real-world cases and simulate ITSM practices.

This instructor-led, live training in Bratislava (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level 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 enterprise architecture. It covers all aspects without focusing on specific views or functions. Sparx Enterprise Architect or any other preferred tools are used.

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 architecture.
• Analyze and document CoI's architecture interests and impacts.

This instructor-led, live training in Bratislava (online or onsite) is aimed at IT personnel who wish to learn how to correctly and properly install a structured cabling system in any building or structure.

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

• Understand the concept and infrastructure elements of a structured cabling system.
• Install and test a cabling system correctly.
• Learn the industry standards, techniques, and equipment used for a structured cabling system.

This is a two-day course focused on simulating SysML models.

This instructor-led, live training (available both onsite and remotely) is designed for individuals who want to effectively create and run SysML diagrams and models using the Cameo Simulation Toolkit.

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

• Prepare and configure SysML diagrams for simulation.
• Execute Activity diagrams.
• Execute State Machine diagrams.
• Execute Parametric diagrams.
• Execute Sequence diagrams.

To attend this course, participants should meet the prerequisites and have a solid understanding of SysML diagrams.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of 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.

This is a 3-day training course that covers the principles of modeling, UML, SysML, and the use of MagicDraw or Cameo. The training follows a case study to demonstrate a typical model-based systems engineering approach.

The course:

• Includes lectures and hands-on practice in using MagicDraw or Cameo for systems modeling with SysML;
• Explains key SysML concepts and diagrams;
• Provides practical experience in building system model examples;
• Demonstrates how to trace model elements across different views;
• Teaches efficient use of MagicDraw features;
• Is based on a consistent modeling case study.

Audience:

• System architects, system engineers, software architects, and other stakeholders who will be creating and using models.

Methods:

• Presentations, discussions, and practical assignments based on a case study.

Course Materials:

• Slides, a case study model, and descriptions of practical assignments.

Certificates:

• Each participant receives a NobleProg certificate confirming their attendance at the training.

The course builds upon existing knowledge of UML. Throughout the training, we emphasize the practical application of the UML language for object-oriented analysis.

The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through the Magicdraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE.

This training will guide you in mastering SysML, the modeling language for systems engineering. You will delve into block diagrams to understand the structural aspects of complex systems. Additionally, you will enhance your knowledge of sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and activity diagrams to effectively model dynamic behaviors.

You will also learn to utilize specific SysML diagrams such as requirements diagrams and parametric diagrams, along with the concept of allocation. The training will emphasize the importance of defining a modeling approach that is tailored to the business context and the type of system being studied.

The practical sessions will be conducted using the Cameo Systems Modeler (MagicDraw) from NoMagic.

Teaching method

• Theoretical presentations enriched with real-world examples
• 50% hands-on work with Cameo Systems Modeler on a comprehensive case study throughout the training

Domain-Driven Design (DDD) is a methodology for managing intricate behaviors in software development.

The Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) is an architectural framework designed for the United States Department of Defense. It provides a structured approach to address specific stakeholder concerns through various viewpoints organized into different views.

DoDAF outlines a series of views that serve as tools for visualizing, understanding, and assimilating the extensive scope and complexities of an architecture description. These views can be presented in tabular, structural, behavioral, ontological, pictorial, temporal, or graphical formats.

This framework is particularly well-suited to large systems with intricate integration and interoperability challenges. One of its unique features is the use of operational views that detail the external customer's operating domain, where the developing system will function.

This course is designed for anyone involved in planning, analyzing, implementing, executing, maintaining, or enhancing Enterprise Architectures. It provides a thorough overview of the tools used to describe and implement EA.

This introductory course on Enterprise Architect is tailored for individuals who intend to utilize Sparx Systems' UML modeling tool, Enterprise Architect, for their modeling tasks but are not yet familiar with its features, functionalities, and usage.

Objective

This training course is designed to assist participants in understanding the most commonly used Enterprise Architectures and the principles to follow for their successful implementation, ensuring an appropriate architecture scenario for their organization.

By selecting the right architecture layers, components, and traceability links from the business layer to the technical layer, the resulting enterprise architecture framework enables effective impact analysis in response to changes in business decisions. It also helps anticipate modifications to the corresponding information system components.

Using a combination of lectures, demos, and interactive labs, this course showcases the foundations for building and maintaining an Enterprise Architecture (EA) utilizing the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF) version 1.2.

Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) is a software design approach where decoupled components communicate by generating and consuming events, enabling highly scalable, responsive, and resilient systems.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate to advanced Go developers who wish to learn how to design, build, and deploy event-driven applications using Go and popular messaging systems like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or NATS.

Through hands-on labs and real-world examples, participants will gain practical skills in building decoupled services, managing messaging infrastructure, and deploying scalable event-based systems in modern cloud-native environments.

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

• Understand key concepts and trade-offs in Event-Driven Architecture.
• Design and implement event producers and consumers using Go.
• Utilize messaging systems such as Kafka, RabbitMQ, and NATS with Go.
• Set up and manage event infrastructure using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Apply best practices for error handling, monitoring, and deployment.

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.

Course Objectives

To provide a comprehensive understanding of the essentials of embedded GNU/Linux, including how its components work together. This course will cover which elements are necessary to build an embedded GNU/Linux system, where to source them from, and how to configure, build, and install them. It will also address where to seek help and the intricacies of software licenses. Through hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical experience that will enable them to develop their own embedded GNU/Linux systems confidently after completing this training.

Description

This five-day training course combines theoretical instruction with practical exercises to illustrate the concepts of embedded GNU/Linux. It is designed to bring you up to speed quickly. The philosophy, concepts, and commands essential for effective use of GNU/Linux are explained through a blend of theory and hands-on experience.

Avoid reinventing the wheel by learning from an experienced trainer who will provide you with a working knowledge of GNU/Linux and the skills to apply it effectively in your embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is ideal for managers, project managers, software engineers, hardware engineers, developers, systems engineers, testers, administrators, technicians, and anyone interested in the technology who wants to quickly understand how Embedded GNU/Linux functions. Whether you are already using GNU/Linux or have the option to decide whether it makes sense for your project, this course is beneficial. It is also suitable if you have tried using Embedded GNU/Linux but are unsure if you followed the best practices. If you currently use a different operating system and want to explore whether GNU/Linux could be a better and/or more cost-effective alternative, this training is for you.

Delivery Options

All training materials are provided in English, but the presentation can be conducted in English or German, as per your preference, worldwide.

• on-site - instructor-driven
• on-line - instructor-driven
• combination of on-site and on-line - instructor-driven

This course is designed for anyone who needs an understanding of IT Service Management to help deliver better value to customers. It is suitable for all IT staff and management, as well as clients who work closely with IT to support business requirements. This course is also tailored for students seeking the ITIL® 4 Foundation certification and aiming to prepare for the ITIL® 4 Foundation exam.

ITIL 4® Foundation enables candidates to view IT Service Management through an end-to-end operating model for the creation, delivery, and continual improvement of technology-enabled products and services.

ITIL 4® Foundation equips candidates with:

• A comprehensive approach to facilitating the co-creation of value with customers and other stakeholders in the form of products and services
• The guiding principles of ITIL 4®
• The four dimensions of Service Management
• Key concepts from Lean, Agile, DevOps, and why these are crucial for delivering business value
• How ITIL practices described in ITIL 4® will maintain the value and importance provided by the current ITIL® processes, while also expanding to integrate with different areas of service management and IT, from demand to value.

Who is ITIL 4® Foundation for:

ITIL 4® Foundation is suitable for individuals who require a basic understanding of the ITIL® framework and how it can be used to enhance the quality of IT service management within an organization. The certification also applies to IT professionals working in organizations that have adopted ITIL®, so they need to be aware of and contribute to the overall service improvement program.

ITIL 4® continues to support the ITSM community while expanding its reach to a broader range of professionals in the digital world, guiding how IT interfaces with and leads the wider business strategy.

The ITIL® 5 Foundation course is designed for professionals working in IT, digital or business roles who need a clear understanding of service management principles.

It is suitable both for individuals new to ITIL and for those familiar with earlier versions who want to update their knowledge.

The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through the MagicDraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE. This training covers the fundamentals of creating templates and generating reports within the MagicDraw/Cameo tool suite, and teaches how macros and scripts work inside MagicDraw and what they can be applied to.

The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through the MagicDraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE. This training is also designed to provide professionals with a background behind architectural simulation, an introduction to the Simulation Toolkit plugin, the simulation of multiple diagram types, and how to tie diagram simulations together to automate the architecture.​

The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through the MagicDraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE. This training teaches the core concepts and features of validation rules, validation suites, and model metrics and is designed to introduce the core concepts and features of developing and utilizing model queries in MagicDraw/Cameo.​

The course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through the MagicDraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE. This training provides a basic introduction to the core concepts and features of CATIA No Magic’s Teamwork Cloud, along with introducing the core concepts and features of Domain Specific Languages (DSL) in MagicDraw.​

In this instructor-led, live training in Bratislava, participants will learn how to evaluate different technologies and approaches for the design of a services-based system architecture. The training begins with a discussion and comparison of monolithic systems and service architectures, then digs into the details of microservice architecture.

Participants are given a chance to put their knowledge into practice as they step through the creation and deployment of a set of proof-of-concept microservices built with Spring Cloud, Spring Boot and Docker.
Finally, the relevant infrastructure building blocks are examined to help participants determine the most suitable tools and approaches to use for different organizational requirements.
By the end of this training, participants will have a solid understanding of Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) and Microservice Architecture as well practical experience using Spring Cloud and related Spring technologies for rapidly developing their own cloud-scale, cloud-ready microservices.

This instructor-led, live training in Bratislava (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to understand and apply NAF to support enterprise architecture design and decision-making across defense-related projects.

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

• Understand the structure and purpose of the NATO Architecture Framework.
• Identify and describe various architecture views within NAF.
• Map stakeholder requirements to architectural components.
• Use tools like Sparx Enterprise Architect to create NAF-compliant models.

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

Grasping 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 addresses various stakeholder concerns related to a system, such as security, information, and measurements, through a set of predefined viewpoints, which are then mapped to the corresponding views in NAFv4.

Conversely, the Architecture Stages of the NATO NAFv4 Methodology help participants understand how to efficiently utilize the UAF views to ensure coherence and completeness while enabling traceability from high-level goals down to the personal and physical resources required for their realization.

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

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion sessions.
• A wide range of exercises and practical activities.
• 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 details.

The OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental examination assesses the knowledge and skills necessary to create a basic SysML model of a system. This exam covers model concepts and organization, capturing and managing basic requirements, structure and behavior models, parametric models, allocation relationships, and the use of stereotypes. With the knowledge and skills gained at this level, along with proficiency in a suitable SysML modeling tool, a holder of the OCSMP Model Builder – Fundamental Certification should be able to contribute effectively to modeling tasks within a Systems Engineering team that uses a model-based systems engineering approach with 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 the others in the OCSMP series, evaluates your ability to apply the knowledge and skills listed here within the context of a system model. As you study, delve deeper than just individual diagrams to understand how the aspects they represent can influence or impact other aspects of the system as depicted in different diagram types.

This course provides a mix of module-based lectures, instructor demonstration, and hands-on labs. Our trainers are all experienced practitioners who understand the balance of theory and practicality.

Take-Aways:

• Knowledge of the purpose of ontologies​
• Understanding of the benefits of knowledge graphs
• Working knowledge of Protégé and Concept Modeling

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the OMG United Architecture Framework. It does not concentrate on a specific view or function, but equips participants with the skills to easily locate and comprehend additional information in the documentation.

Throughout the course, delegates will engage in simple exercises, answer questions, and more.

Sparx Enterprise Architect is typically used during the course, although any other tools can also be utilized.

Our ED-SOA training emphasizes constructing and analyzing an architectural framework that expands on the SOA reference architecture. In this context, services function as event generators, indicating issues, potential problems, opportunities, thresholds, or deviations.

This course is designed for students at the Post Graduate level or equivalent and will combine lectures with lab sessions, covering both theoretical and practical aspects.

By the end of the course, students should be able to:

Knowledge and Understanding.

• Grasp the principles and business benefits of systems built around services.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the major protocols and technologies involved in web services standards, including how they interrelate. This knowledge will encompass both established elements and cutting-edge developments in the field.
• Develop a deep understanding of the technology that enables systems based on widely used programming languages to both utilize and provide Web Services.

Intellectual Skills:

• Determine where a service-oriented approach, particularly web services, is suitable for specific business scenarios.
• Evaluate the most effective design strategies for web services solutions.
• Stay updated and acquire knowledge about emerging aspects of the rapidly evolving web services standard in the future.

Practical Skills:

• Work with current technologies associated with Web Services that are platform-independent, such as XML, SOAP, and WSDL.
• Develop and expose web services using a widely used programming language, and write client code in the same language to invoke these services.

Objective:

To assist Analysts and Designers in the System Engineering field in understanding how to effectively gather requirements and proceed with embedded software design implementation based on system specifications using UML 2 and SysML.

This three-day training is designed to help system analysts articulate their needs efficiently and enable designers to create an appropriate architectural design for the system based on these requirements.

The resulting system architecture ensures a high degree of agility in embedded system software, enabling it to adapt well to changes. It maintains coherent traceability of business rules encapsulated within system functions and aligns with the usage choices (use cases) of end-users, all the way through to the software implementation level.

This course is available in two variants, designed to offer a practical understanding of how systems can be modelled using the latest version of OMG's Systems Modelling Language (SysML) specification. The notation and underlying semantics of SysML are explained in a manner that enables students to apply their knowledge to any appropriate system modelling method or tool.

In this instructor-led, live training in Bratislava (online or onsite), participants will learn how to use SysML as implemented in Enterprise Architect (EA) to carry out 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.
• Identify system requirements based on use case models.
• Design and analyze system architecture.

This practical training will equip you to use the SysML modeling language effectively. You will explore block diagrams for structural modeling of complex systems in depth. Additionally, you will delve into sequence diagrams, state diagrams, and activity diagrams for dynamic modeling. The course will also cover specific SysML diagrams such as requirements diagrams and parametric diagrams, along with the crucial concept of allocation. We will emphasize the importance of defining a modeling approach tailored to your company's context and the type of system being studied. Lastly, we will review the current landscape of SysML modeling tools.

Audience:

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

Teaching Method:

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

This course is designed to teach Systems Modeling Language (SysML) from a reviewer's perspective, along with an introduction to the Cameo Collaborator tool.

Developing complex enterprise applications is highly challenging in a constantly evolving environment.

Changes in service or system integration can necessitate adjustments in the overall system design. This course delves into designing maintainable, scalable, and purpose-driven service and systems architecture, along with practical infrastructure solutions tailored to your organization's needs.

The course addresses common issues encountered when building a landscape of distributed applications, from integration challenges and infrastructure to modern approaches for managing complexity.

It also explores the advantages and disadvantages of various solutions (such as traditional SOA versus Microservice architecture), along with open-source tools that support development and maintenance.

Course Format

The course primarily involves discussions, complemented by a limited number of presentations.

With the rise of highly intricate distributed systems, the complexity once confined to a single system has now shifted to the architecture of interconnected systems. This course delves into the relationship between Software Architecture and Technical Enterprise Architecture, two areas that are closely intertwined but not yet fully understood. For instance, breaking down a complex monolithic system into two systems that communicate through web services can lead to significant changes in both the new systems and the architecture governing their interaction.

The course will explore the trade-offs, common patterns, and solutions currently used to manage complex systems and the communication within and between them.

The course is tailored for analysts, designers, developers, testers, and project managers.

This workshop delves into problem analysis, system design, and documentation using UML and Enterprise Architect from Sparx Systems. During the training, participants will explore advanced features of the software (such as MDA, profiles, XMI) and best practices that can significantly simplify and speed up modeling processes.

Since the training focuses on the Enterprise Architect tool, it is essential for attendees to already be familiar with UML modeling. For those interested in learning UML, we offer a dedicated UML training course.

The Training Method

10% lecture, 90% hands-on workshop

One of the most rapidly expanding roles in the IT industry is that of the IT Business Analyst. These professionals are present in nearly all organizations and play a crucial part in any IT team, whether in the private or public sector.

This course offers a clear and structured guide on how a Business Analyst can carry out their responsibilities using cutting-edge object-oriented technology.

UPDM is an initiative by the Object Management Group (OMG) aimed at developing a modeling standard that supports both the USA Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF) and the UK Ministry of Defence Architecture Framework (MODAF). This unified modeling standard is known as the Unified Profile for DoDAF and MODAF (UPDM).

This course is tailored for business analysts, managers, team leads, and process owners, aiming to equip them with the necessary skills to create use case diagrams and scenarios. These tools are essential for gathering, analyzing, documenting, and communicating functional requirements effectively. Participants will practice developing use cases using the Unified Modeling Language (UML), which visually illustrates the interactions between use cases and actors.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is aimed at architects and tech leads who work with distributed systems that handle high traffic and require high scalability and reliability.

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

• Understand the key benefits, limitations, and characteristics that define distributed, scalable, and highly reliable systems.
• Better assess what can and cannot be achieved with such systems.
• Familiarize themselves with typical architecture patterns for distributed, scalable, and highly reliable systems.
• Gain a deep understanding of the capabilities and appropriate use cases for technologies that support scalability and reliability, including streaming service buses (like Kafka), NoSQL storages (such as Redis), and distributed processing solutions.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Examples of architectural solutions.
• Real-world examples based on Kafka and Redis implementations.

Course Customization Options

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