Training Modules, Serious Games and e-Learning

DSA provides the following training modules. However, there is always an option to provide tailored training in support of your needs.

  1. Standardization within NATO
  2. Drafting, Production and Maintenance of NATO Standards / Advanced
  3. European Legislation on Standards for Defence Procurements – Use of Civil and Defence Standards in Defence procurements
  4. Serious Game on the NATO Standardization Process – Simulation of a Realistic Scenario from an existing NATO Standard on UAS
  5. Tailored Digital Training Content On DSA learning portal (LMS).

Training Modules Description

Module 1 – Standardization within NATO

  • Importance of Interoperability and Standardization for NATO – NATO Policy for Interoperability and Standardization
  • NATO Standardization Structure
  • NATO Standardization Products and Guiding Documents
  • NATO Standardization Process (Requirements identification)
  • NATO Standardization Process (Requirements Validation and Task Development)
  • NATO Standardization Process (Development of NATO Standards)
  • NATO Standardization Process (Ratification / Approval of NATO Standards)
  • NATO Standardization Process (Implementation of NATO Standards)
  • NATO Standardization Process (Maintenance of NATO Standardization Documents)
  • NATO Standardization Documents Database (NSDD) – Search, Identification and Track of NATO Standards
  • Use of NATO Standards by NATO Partners
  • NATO Use of Civil Standards
  • Course Recap

Training modules 1 and 2 are delivered on a semi-annual basis, in support of the Military University of Technology (MUT) in Warsaw, and the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Training Centre (NMIOTC). These training modules have also been delivered in support of the NATO Centre of Excellence “Cold Weather Operations” in Norway, and the Swedish Defence Material Agency (FMV) in Stockholm.

Module 2 – Drafting, Production and Maintenance of NATO Standards / Advanced

  • Stakeholders Engagement in the steps of the NATO Standardization Process
  • Participation in NATO Standardization Working Groups
  • NATO Standardization Forums (participation and use)
  • Use of the NATO Standardization Documents Database (Theory and Exercises)
  • NATO Standardization Proposal – Exerting influence in the identification of NATO Standardization Requirements
  • Standardization and Lessons Learned from Trials, Exercises, Evaluations and Operations
  • Standardization and NATO Defence Planning Process – Relation between Standards and NATO Capabilities Targets – Priorities
  • Introduction to NATO Terminology /NATO Term
  • Case Study: Developing a NATO Standardization Proposal (group work)
  • Case Study Results – Course Recap

Training modules 1 and 2 are delivered on a semi-annual basis, in support of the Military University of Technology (MUT) in Warsaw, and the NATO Maritime Interdiction Operations Training Centre (NMIOTC). These training modules have also been delivered in support of the NATO Centre of Excellence “Cold Weather Operations” in Norway, and the Swedish Defence Material Agency (FMV) in Stockholm.

Module 3 – European Legislation on Standards for Defence Procurements – Use of Civil and Defence Standards in Defence procurements

  • European legislation on the Selection and Use of Standards for Defence and Sensitive Security Procurements
  • Standards “EN 16341 Selection of standards and standard-like documents for defence products and services – Order of preference”
  • European Standards – Harmonized Standards
  • Civil VS Defence Standards
  • Exerting Influence in transferring Defence Specifications in European Civil Standards for Dual use
  • European Defence Standardization Structure
  • European Defence Standardization Reference System (EDSTAR) – Stakeholders Engagement
  • Selecting and using Best Practice Standards Using EDSTAR (Case Study)
  • Case Study Results – Course Recap

Training Module 3 has been delivered in support of the Cyprus Organisation for Standardization (CYS), in Nicosia.

Module 4[1] – Serious Game on the NATO Standardization Process – GAME A –  

Simulation of the NATO standardization process and the development of standards. Realistic Scenario from an existing NATO Standard on UAS.

Training Module 4 has been delivered in support of the NATO Armaments Community.

[1] Participation in Modules 1 and 2 is recommended for participating in Modules 4 and 5.

Module 5: Tailored Digital NATO Standardization Training Content on DSA learning portal (LMS). Access to the DSA Hooks platform LMS.

Training Module 5 is being offered in support of the NMIOTC training program.

You are welcome to contact us to learn about the costs of the modules and to select the best suitable training program tailored to your requirements.

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