Atlas Teaching Firm
Executive Summary
IASA ATLAS (Architecture Teaching, Learning And Support) transforms architect development through a teaching hospital model for technology architecture. This 24-month program creates a structured pathway to CITA-F certification while addressing critical industry challenges.
Key Outcomes
- Industry-ready junior architects
- CITA-F certification preparation
- Reduced development costs
- Standardized quality assurance
- Knowledge preservation framework
BTABoK Competency Framework
24-Month Program Structure
Foundation Phase (Q1-Q2)
Quarter 1: Foundations
- Business: Requirements Discovery and Constraints Analysis
- Human: Collaboration and Negotiation
- Design: Requirements Modeling
- IT: Infrastructure Basics
- Quality: Basic Attribute Analysis
Quarter 2: Application
- Business: Strategy Development
- Human: Writing Skills
- Design: Views and Viewpoints
- IT: Application Development
- Quality: Performance & Reliability
Development Phase (Q3-Q6)
Quarter 3: Core Skills
- Business: Business Fundamentals
- Human: Peer Interaction
- Design: Patterns and Styles
- IT: Asset Management
- Quality: Usability & Accessibility
Quarter 4: Integration
- Business: Risk Management
- Human: Presentation Skills
- Design: Architecture Description
- IT: Change Management
- Quality: Security Fundamentals
Quarter 5: Advanced Skills
- Business: Investment Planning
- Human: Cultural Management
- Design: Lifecycle Traceability
- IT: Platforms & Frameworks
- Quality: Monitoring & Management
Quarter 6: Synthesis
- Business: Industry Analysis
- Human: Customer Relations
- Design: System Decomposition
- IT: Technical Project Management
- Quality: Solution Delivery
Assessment Framework
Scoring System (1-3 Scale)
- Learning (Level 1)
- Basic understanding
- Requires guidance
- Foundational awareness
- Developing (Level 2)
- Growing independence
- Applied knowledge
- Regular mentoring
- CITA-F Ready (Level 3)
- Independent work
- Demonstrated competency
- Consistent delivery
Phase Gate Requirements
Foundation Gate (Q2)
Competency | Minimum Score | Evidence Required |
---|---|---|
Business | 2.0 | Requirements documentation, Analysis reports |
Design | 2.0 | Architecture views, Model documentation |
Human | 2.0 | Team feedback, Communication samples |
IT | 2.0 | Infrastructure analysis, Technology reports |
Quality | 2.0 | Quality scenarios, Trade-off analysis |
Development Gate (Q4)
Competency | Minimum Score | Evidence Required |
---|---|---|
Business | 2.5 | Business cases, Risk assessments |
Design | 2.5 | Pattern applications, Architecture decisions |
Human | 2.5 | Presentations, Team leadership |
IT | 2.5 | Change management plans, Security designs |
Quality | 2.5 | Quality implementations, Security models |
Quality Control Framework
Risk Management Strategy
Technical Quality
- Weekly mentor reviews
- Monthly peer assessments
- Quarterly IASA evaluations
- Portfolio reviews
Delivery Assurance
- Project quality gates
- Client feedback integration
- Performance monitoring
- Competency tracking
Support Structure
- Chief Architect oversight
- Mentor certification
- IASA guidance
- Community support
Implementation Support
Getting Started
- Initial assessment
- Mentor certification
- Program setup
- Quality framework implementation
Ongoing Management
- Progress tracking
- Quality monitoring
- Risk management
- Continuous improvement
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