Business Analysis - Process Modelling - Foundation

Learn a range of Process Modelling techniques used in Business Analysis and how to apply them on development projects.

What you'll learn

Build process models using a range of Business Analysis techniques - Context Diagrams, Use Case Diagrams, UML Activity Diagrams and Swimlane Diagrams.

Select the best modelling technique for a given business or project scenario.

Apply process modelling techniques in a range of real-world business situations to analyse and understand business requirements.

Work with business stakeholders on projects, to understand and model business requirements.

Prepare for profession business analysis qualifications - such as IIBA or British Computer Society exams.

Requirements

The course explains modelling techniques step by step from the ground up, so no prior experience is needed.

Description

If you are a practising or aspiring Business Analyst this course will help you to learn new skills and develop your career. Learn an essential Business Analysis technique - Process Modelling - from the ground up. Starting with the basic concepts, by the end of the course you will be able to construct process models that accurately reflect business requirements. Course Contents:You will understand how to use a range of techniques including:Context DiagramsProcess MapsUse Case DiagramsActivity DiagramsSwim Lane DiagramsYou will be able to apply all of this is practice on systems development projects.Some student reviews of my other courses:Very good match for me. A team mate that does modelling tried to teach me and I didn't understand. This course had me understanding from the first section. Thanks.Lori.The instructor explained the concepts and worked through examples for better understanding. This course is awesome.Joe.This is the best course - the instructor has explained all techniques lucidly and with practical examples.ParnaCourse Benefits:The course is highly practical and case study based. You will have plenty of chances to apply and consolidate your new skills. It includes practical exercises which you can complete and receive feedback. Your tutor, Steve McIntosh,  will give you as much help and support as you need.If you want to learn some new skills and develop your career as a Business Analyst, please dive in and join the course.I look forward to working with you - Steve.

Overview

Section 1: Process Modelling - Getting Started

Lecture 1 Course Introduction

Lecture 2 Introduction To Process Modelling

Section 2: Context Diagrams

Lecture 3 Context Diagrams - Getting Started

Lecture 4 Context Diagrams - Case Study

Lecture 5 Context Diagrams - Practical Exercise

Lecture 6 Context Diagrams - Practical Exercise - Solution

Section 3: Process Maps

Lecture 7 Process Maps

Section 4: Use Case Diagrams

Lecture 8 Use Case Diagrams – Current System

Lecture 9 Use Case Diagrams – Required System

Lecture 10 Use Case Diagrams - Practical Exercise

Lecture 11 Use Case Diagrams - Practical Exercise - Solution

Lecture 12 Use Case Diagram - College Case Study - Required System

Section 5: Activity Diagrams - Modelling Processes & Tasks

Lecture 13 Activity Diagrams 1

Lecture 14 Activity Diagrams 2

Section 6: Swim Lane Diagrams

Lecture 15 Swim Lane Diagrams

Lecture 16 Swim Lane Diagrams - Analysis

Section 7: Process Modelling - Review

Lecture 17 Process Modelling - Review

Lecture 18 Process Modelling - Course Review

Business Analysts who need to learn more about process modelling and business process analysis.,Anybody wishing to move into the Business Analyst role and needing to learn process modelling techniques.,Business Stakeholders who will be involved in requirements analysis.,Systems Developers who will be involved in requirements analysis.