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)

1. Learning (Level 1)
   • Basic understanding
   • Requires guidance
   • Foundational awareness
2. Developing (Level 2)
   • Growing independence
   • Applied knowledge
   • Regular mentoring
3. CITA-F Ready (Level 3)
   • Independent work
   • Demonstrated competency
   • Consistent delivery

Phase Gate Requirements

Foundation Gate (Q2)

Development Gate (Q4)

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

1. Initial assessment
2. Mentor certification
3. Program setup
4. Quality framework implementation

Ongoing Management

1. Progress tracking
2. Quality monitoring
3. Risk management
4. Continuous improvement