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Business Process Modeling with UML and BPMN
In this intensive two-day hands-on course, participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary
to analyze, model, and document business processes and workflows. The course focuses on
business process analysis using our methodical yet practical PROMAP methodology. Emphasis is
placed on process visualization using an industry standard notation in the context of a process-centric
business architecture. This workshop is geared towards practicing business analyst who are looking
to advance their analysis skill set with more sophisticated modeling techniques. Practical and lean
analysis approaches are emphasized.
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Essential Concepts
  • Definitions
  • Analysis vs. Modeling
  • Value of Modeling
  • Business Architecture Framework
  • Process Modeling Approach
  • Process Management Maturity Model
  • UML and BPMN

PROMAP Approach
  • PROMAP Framework
  • PROMAP Model Components
  • Essential Models
  • PROMAP in Practice

Process Elicitation
  • Elicitation Goals
  • Brainstorming
  • Mind Mapping
  • Context Diagramming
  • Observation
  • Document Analysis
  • Work Sampling
  • Interviewing

Process Summary
  • Business Use Cases
  • Process Context Diagram
  • Process Synopsis
  • UML Symbol Digest
 Process Narratives
  • Elements of a Narrative
  • Writing an Effective Narrative
  • Pre and Post Conditions
  • Scenario Elicitation and Documentation

Supporting Models
  • Work Breakdown Model
  • Domain Data Model
  • Participant Model
  • Goal Model
  • Business Rule Model

Workflow Modeling
  • UML and BPMN Symbol Digest
  • Activities
  • Swimlanes and Partitions
  • Sequencing and Non-Sequential Steps
  • Decisions and Branches, Gateways
  • Concurrent Activities
  • Iteration
  • Sub-processes
  • Structured Activities
  • Local Pre-Conditions and Rules
  • Signals and Events
  • Linking Workflow Models
  • Bridges

Business Process Analysis
  • Estimating Time and Cost
  • Improving Process Performance
  • Detecting Process Bottlenecks
  • In-Process Progression & Waiting Time
  • Lean Process Management
"Dr. Schedlbauer was the reason
I took this course -- his style &
past work experience were very
conducive to learning -- would
gladly take another course
taught by him."
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Course Objectives
  • define the key principles of business process modeling using PROMAP
  • master business process documentation techniques
  • understand the UML and BPMN modeling languages
  • define the business architecture in a process-centric way
  • validate processes and workflows with stakeholders
  • appreciate the value of related models
  • learn how to discover ineffective processes through performance analysis
Course Schedule
This course is only offered
for custom on-site delivery.

Please contact us to
schedule this course for
your team at a location of
your choice.
Course Contents
Course Details
Suggested Length
2 Days

Audience
Business Analysts,
Software Developers
"Dr. Schedlbauer is an excellent
instructor! His energy and
knowledge are fantastic. He was
able to explain practical uses
that you don't get from reading a
book. "
Benefits and Takeaways
  • document existing business processes to ease re-engineering, on-boarding, and compliance
  • learn how to spot bottlenecks and inefficiencies in business processes
  • understand how to methodically elicit and analyze business processes and workflows
  • master the UML and BPMN notations
Bonus
All course attendees will receive a FREE copy of Dr.
Schedlbauer's latest book "The Art of Business Process
Modeling."