Enterprise Architecture Training in Taichung

This instructor-led, live training in Taichung (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 Taichung (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 Taichung (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 Taichung (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 2-day course focused on simulating SysML models.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is designed for individuals who wish to use Cameo Simulation Toolkit to effectively create and run SysML diagrams and models.

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 lectures and discussions.
• 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.

This is a 3-day training program that covers the principles of modeling, UML, SysML, and the use of MagicDraw or Cameo. The course 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;
• Shows 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 create and utilize models.

Methods:

• Presentations, discussions, and case study-based practical exercises.

Course Materials:

• Slides, a case study model, and detailed 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, with a focus on the practical application of the UML language in object-oriented analysis during the training sessions.

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 equip you with the skills to use SysML, the modeling language for systems engineering. Specifically, you will delve into block diagrams for structural modeling of complex systems. You will also deepen your understanding of 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 concept of allocation. We 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 complemented with real-world examples
• 50% hands-on work with Cameo Systems Modeler on a 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 addressing 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 are presented in tabular, structural, behavioral, ontological, pictorial, temporal, or graphical formats.

This framework is particularly well-suited for large systems with intricate integration and interoperability challenges. One of its distinctive features is the use of operational views that detail the external customer's operating environment, 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 aim 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 attendees in understanding the most commonly used Enterprise Architectures and the guidelines for their successful implementation, ensuring they can create an appropriate architecture scenario for their organization.

By carefully selecting the right architectural 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 business changes and anticipates the evolution of 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 methodology where independent components communicate through the production and consumption of events, allowing for highly scalable, responsive, and resilient systems.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) 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 platforms like Kafka, RabbitMQ, or NATS.

Through practical hands-on labs and real-world examples, participants will acquire the skills needed to construct decoupled services, manage messaging infrastructure, and deploy scalable event-based systems in modern cloud-native environments.

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

• Grasp the core concepts and trade-offs involved in Event-Driven Architecture.
• Design and implement event producers and consumers using Go.
• Integrate messaging systems like 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 sessions.
• Extensive exercises and practice opportunities.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• For customized training options for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Course Objectives

This course aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of embedded GNU/Linux, explaining how its various components work together. It covers the essential components required to build an embedded GNU/Linux system, where to source them from, and how to configure, build, and install them. The course also addresses where to seek help and the implications of software licenses. Through hands-on exercises, participants will gain practical experience necessary to develop their own embedded GNU/Linux systems after successfully completing the training.

Description

This five-day training class combines hands-on exercises with instruction to elucidate the concepts of embedded GNU/Linux. It is designed to bring you up to speed quickly. The course covers the philosophy, concepts, and commands needed to effectively utilize GNU/Linux, blending theoretical knowledge with practical on-the-job training.

Avoid reinventing the wheel by learning from an experienced trainer and gaining a working knowledge of GNU/Linux that can be applied effectively in your own embedded development projects.

Who should attend?

This course is suitable 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 works. Whether you are already using GNU/Linux, have the option to decide if it’s the right choice, or have tried it but need more confidence, this course is for you. If you currently use a different operating system and want to explore whether GNU/Linux could be a better or more cost-effective alternative, this training will provide valuable insights.

Delivery Options

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

• on-site - instructor driven
• on-line - instructor driven
• on-site/on-line combination - instructor driven

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 Taichung, 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 Taichung (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 effectively implement the UAF and NAF enterprise architecture frameworks.

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 addresses 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 NAFv4.

Additionally, the Architecture Stages of the NATO NAFv4 Methodology help participants understand how to efficiently 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 to achieve them.

Throughout the course, attendees will progressively apply the concepts and techniques they learn through an end-to-end case study and a variety of exercises.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Numerous exercises and practical activities.
• Hands-on implementation in a live lab environment.

Course Customization Options

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

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 concepts and organization of models, capturing and managing basic requirements, structure and behavior models, parametric models, allocation relationships, and the use of stereotypes. With this certification, individuals should be able to effectively contribute to modeling tasks within a Systems Engineering team that employs 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 own 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 prepare, go beyond each individual diagram to understand how the aspects it models can influence or affect other aspects of the system represented 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 particular view or function, but equips delegates with the skills to easily locate and comprehend more information in the documentation.

Throughout the course, participants 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 as alternatives.

The ED-SOA training program emphasizes constructing and evaluating an architectural framework based on the SOA reference model. In this context, services act as event triggers, indicating issues or potential issues, opportunities, thresholds, or anomalies.

This course is designed for Post Graduate (or equivalent) level students 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 these technologies integrate. This knowledge will encompass both established and emerging aspects of web services.
• Acquire an in-depth understanding of the technology used to enable systems based on a widely used programming language to both consume and provide Web Services.

Intellectual Skills:

• Identify scenarios where a service-oriented approach, particularly web services, is suitable for specific business needs.
• Evaluate the most effective design for a web services solution.
• Continuously update their knowledge and understanding of emerging aspects of the rapidly evolving web services standard.

Practical Skills:

• Work with current, platform-neutral technologies associated with Web Services, 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 web services.

Objective:

To assist Analysts and Designers in the System Engineering field in effectively gathering requirements and subsequently implementing embedded software design based on system specifications using UML 2 and SysML.

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

The resulting system architecture ensures a high level of agility in the embedded system software, making it adaptable to changes. It maintains coherent traceability from the business rules encapsulated in system functions to the usage choices (use cases) of end-users, all the way down to the software implementation level.

This course is available in two versions 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 Taichung (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 guide you through efficient use of the SysML modeling language. 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 also covers 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 tailored modeling approach that fits your company's context and the type of system being studied. Finally, we will discuss 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 with illustrative examples
• Case study on paper (demonstration of a SysML tool by the instructor)

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 sophisticated enterprise applications presents significant challenges in an ever-evolving environment.

Any changes in service or system integration can necessitate adjustments in the overall system design. This course delves into designing scalable, maintainable architectures and practical infrastructure tailored to your organization’s size and objectives.

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

It explores the advantages and disadvantages of various solutions (such as traditional SOA versus microservice architecture) and highlights available tools (primarily open-source) that support development and maintenance.

Course Format

The course primarily focuses on discussion, with a limited number of presentations to facilitate interactive learning.

With the rise of highly intricate distributed systems, the complexity of a single system has shifted to the complexity of the architecture encompassing multiple systems. This course delves into the relationship between Software Architecture and Technical Enterprise Architecture, areas that are interconnected but not well-documented. For instance, breaking down a complex monolithic system into two systems that communicate via web services can lead to significant changes in both the new systems and the architecture governing their interactions.

The course will explore trade-offs, current common patterns, and solutions for managing complex systems and facilitating communication within and between them.

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

The workshop delves into problem analysis, system design, and documentation using UML and Enterprise Architect from Sparx Systems. Throughout the training, participants will explore advanced features of the software, such as MDA, profiles, and XMI, along with best practices that can significantly streamline and expedite modeling processes.

Since the training focuses on the Enterprise Architect tool, it is essential for attendees to already be proficient in UML modeling. For those interested in learning UML, we offer a dedicated training session specifically for this purpose.

The Training Method

10% lecture, 90% hands-on workshop

One of the most rapidly growing roles in the IT industry is that of an IT Business Analyst. These professionals are essential members of IT teams across various organizations, both in the private and public sectors.

This course offers a clear and structured guide on how a Business Analyst can effectively 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 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, equipping 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 crafting use cases in the Unified Modeling Language (UML), which visually illustrates the interactions between use cases and actors.

This instructor-led, live training (onsite or remote) is designed for 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:

• Comprehend the key benefits, limitations, and defining characteristics of distributed systems, scalable, and highly reliable systems.
• Better evaluate what can and cannot be achieved with such systems.
• Familiarize themselves with typical architecture patterns for distributed, scalable, and highly reliable systems.
• Understand the capabilities and appropriate usage models of technologies that support scalability and reliability, such as streaming service buses (based on Kafka), NoSQL databases (like Redis), and distributed processing.

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.