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Course in NATO Standards for Systems Interoperability

Online 300 h course in NATO standards for systems interoperability. 6 modules covering ADatP-34 (NISP, NATO interoperability standards and profiles), NATO Architecture Framework (NAFv4) and Sparx Enterprise Architect. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the problem of interoperability between organisations and systems.

02

Apply technical interoperability standards to communications and data links.

03

Analyse models and formats for information exchange.

04

Identify the procedural and organisational aspects of interoperability.

05

Plan interoperability tests and certification processes.

06

Assess the interoperability maturity of a system.

07

Model the architecture of an interoperable system with NAF.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Interoperability engineer who wants to specialise in NATO standards for systems interoperability.
  • Systems architect who wants to specialise in NATO standards for systems interoperability.
  • C4ISR systems integration engineer who wants to specialise in NATO standards for systems interoperability.
  • Data link engineer who wants to specialise in NATO standards for systems interoperability.
  • Interoperability certification manager who wants to specialise in NATO standards for systems interoperability.
  • Standardisation analyst who wants to specialise in NATO standards for systems interoperability.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the defence industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ADatP-34 (NISP, NATO interoperability standards and profiles)
  • NATO Architecture Framework (NAFv4)
  • STANAG 4586 (interoperability of unmanned aircraft systems)
  • STANAG 5516 (Link 16)
  • STANAG 4559 (ISR library)
  • ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010 (architecture description)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What it means for two systems to be interoperable
  2. 1.2Levels: technical, syntactic, semantic and organisational
  3. 1.3Standardisation agreements and their process
  4. 1.4Document hierarchy and ratification
  5. 1.5National reservations and their practical effect
  6. 1.6Architecture frameworks and their role
  7. 1.7Interoperability profiles
  8. 1.8Actors and decision-making bodies
  9. 1.9Field vocabulary and acronyms
  10. 1.10Exercise: diagnose an interoperability failure
  1. 2.1Physical interfaces and connectors
  2. 2.2Communication protocols and their version
  3. 2.3Addressing and routing between domains
  4. 2.4Gateways and protocol translation
  5. 2.5Common time synchronisation
  6. 2.6Quality of service between networks
  7. 2.7Electromagnetic compatibility and spectrum
  8. 2.8Power and energy standardisation
  9. 2.9Interface documentation
  10. 2.10Practice: specify an interface between two systems
  1. 3.1Shared data models
  2. 3.2Dictionaries and controlled vocabularies
  3. 3.3Message exchange formats
  4. 3.4Common symbology and representation
  5. 3.5Quality of the exchanged data
  6. 3.6Schema mapping rules
  7. 3.7Model version management
  8. 3.8Information classification and release
  9. 3.9Information exchange agreements
  10. 3.10Practice: define the exchange of one message type
  1. 4.1Common operating procedures
  2. 4.2Terminology and shared understanding
  3. 4.3Joint training and accreditation
  4. 4.4Interoperability exercises and their design
  5. 4.5Working language and cultural barriers
  6. 4.6Allocation of responsibilities among participants
  7. 4.7Logistical and support coordination
  8. 4.8Configuration management across organisations
  9. 4.9Lessons learned and their incorporation
  10. 4.10Practice: design an interoperability exercise
  1. 5.1Interoperability test plan
  2. 5.2Test benches and joint laboratories
  3. 5.3Phased testing and pass criteria
  4. 5.4Interoperability certification and its scope
  5. 5.5Conformity matrix against agreements
  6. 5.6Interoperability maturity models
  7. 5.7Indicators and their measurement
  8. 5.8Management of deviations and exceptions
  9. 5.9Improvement roadmap
  10. 5.10Practice: conformity matrix for a system
  1. 6.1Selection of scenario and participants
  2. 6.2Inventory of systems and applicable agreements
  3. 6.3Gap analysis by interoperability level
  4. 6.4Interface specification and data exchange
  5. 6.5Proposed common procedures
  6. 6.6Test and certification plan
  7. 6.7Conformity matrix and improvement plan
  8. 6.8Training and exercise plan
  9. 6.9Technical report
  10. 6.10Project defence
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Sparx Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeler, Wireshark, MATLAB, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real interoperability test procedures between systems, NAF architecture modelling and interoperability maturity assessment. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Master's Thesis focused on evidence:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, OT cyber-security, IHL and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of scenario and participants

Explain the problem of interoperability between organisations and systems.

Inventory of systems and applicable agreements

Apply technical interoperability standards to communications and data links.

Gap analysis by interoperability level

Analyse models and formats for information exchange.

Interface specification and data exchange

Identify the procedural and organisational aspects of interoperability.

Proposed common procedures

Plan interoperability tests and certification processes.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Interoperability engineerSystems architectC4ISR systems integration engineerData link engineerInteroperability certification managerStandardisation analyst
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Sparx Enterprise Architect, Cameo Systems Modeler, Wireshark and MATLAB. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a Course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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