Course Outline
Fundamentals of Business Modeling
1. The role of models in analytical work
- Models as tools for thinking and communication
- Levels of abstraction in modeling
- Model boundaries and simplifications
2. Overview of business modeling methods
- Process models
- Organizational models
- Information models
- Value models
3. Business process modeling
- AS-IS and TO-BE approaches
- Identifying end-to-end processes
- Process owners and responsibilities
4. Process analysis
- Bottlenecks
- Decision points
- Process risks
Practical application of models
1. Business models vs. strategy
- Linking models with business objectives
- Impact of changes on the organization
2. Models as a communication tool
- Establishing a common language for stakeholders
- Simplifying complexity
3. AS-IS vs. TO-BE gap analysis
- Identifying gaps
- Prioritizing changes
4. Common modeling pitfalls
- Over-modeling (excessive detail)
- Lack of clear modeling objectives
- Models detached from reality
5. Summary and recommendations
Requirements
- Professional Experience in business analysis, requirements engineering, or product management.
- Prior Knowledge: Basic understanding of business process concepts and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Tools: Basic proficiency in any modeling tool (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Visual Paradigm, Lucidchart, or MS Visio).
Audience
- Business and Systems Analysts.
- Business and Process Consultants.
- Product Owners and Product Managers.
- Solution Architects.
- Individuals participating in transformation and optimization projects.
Custom Corporate Training
Training solutions designed exclusively for businesses.
- Customized Content: We adapt the syllabus and practical exercises to the real goals and needs of your project.
- Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
- Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
Price per private group, online live training, starting from 2600 € + VAT*
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Testimonials (2)
The pace was good, with a nice mixture of knowledge sharing, demonstrations and practical work. Filip was very engaging and provided the energy to get through the course. It was good that there was a lot of 1:1 tuition, with Filip going through individual training exercises.
Colin - Worldpay
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