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Sparx Enterprise Architect Tool and BPMN Modelling

Introduction

Sparx Enterprise Architect is a multi-user, graphical tool designed for full life cycle modelling from high-level specifications to analysis, design, implementation, test and maintenance models. It complements UML 2.5 with BPMN support and extension elements for analysis, requirements management and process management.
 
Process modelling is a foundational skill required for the implementation of a complete Business Process Management capability. The methodology and notation used when documenting business processes are extremely important for standardisation. With a standard process modelling methodology and notation, such as BLMN, process objects can be reused, models can be read and understood across business units and process modellers can work across modelling projects without restraint.

 

Course Description

This 4-day course provides instruction on how to best use the Sparx Enterprise Architect tool and teaches delegates how to create business process models using BPMN in the tool. During  the course, foundational process modelling concepts are explained and applied in real world examples and assignments.
 
Upon completion of this course, delegates will be able to create BPMN process models that capture the various scenarios of business processes in a way that can be understood by the stakeholders.
 
This course ideal for teams who have just adopted Sparx Enterprise Architect and need to learn how to use the tool for process modelling.

Sparx Enterprise Architect Toolset

  • Introduction
  • Using the user interface
  • Repositories and Models
  • Packages, Elements and Diagrams
  • Navigating
  • Generating Documentation
  • Using MDG Technologies
Introduction to BPMN
  • What is BPMN
  • Why should I care about BPMN?
Business Process Contents
  • Task activities
  • Sequencing tasks
  • Starting a process
  • Ending a process
Process Scenarios
  • Exclusive Gateways
  • Capturing multiple scenarios
Process Collaboration
  • Incoming and outgoing messages
  • Black box pools
Intermediate Events
  • Delaying a process
  • Task time-outs
  • Task monitoring
Lanes
  • Categorizing tasks
  • Who does what?
Parallelism
  • Multiple activities in parallel
  • Synchronising work streams
Sub-Processes
  • Summarizing process work
  • Hiding detail
  • Parent process event handling
  • Hierarchical top-down modelling
Data, Databases and Applications
  • Data objects
  • Data stores
 

Course Instructors

The course instructors have architecture and modelling experience both from consulting and corporate viewpoints and thus are familiar with many real-world challenges.

 

Who Should Attend

  • Business Analysts
  • Process Modellers
  • Process Engineers
  • System Analysts
  • Business Architects
  • Solution Architects
  • Enterprise Architects
  • Information Architects
“Great training with well-compiled training manual (manual was easy to use and follow)"
Government Employees Medical Scheme
 
“The lecturer was well-prepared and knowledgeable. The course was very helpful when it comes to developing business process models”
University of Johannesburg
 
“The trainer’s knowledge of the subject was excellent. It was an excellent course and I would definitely recommend it to other colleagues”
Department of Transport and Public Works
 
“The facilitator takes time to explain content, provides examples and shows practical application”
Department of Transport and Public Works
 
"Excellent, knowledgeable facilitator who challenged us and who made the course interesting and informative"
Alexander Forbes

Course Logistics

Courses are available to the public on scheduled dates and on request for private groups of five or more delegates.

Course Fees

R 13 545 excl VAT per delegate

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Course Pack Includes…

  • A printed course manual 
  • Online reference material

DELEGATES ATTENDING LIVE, VIRTUAL CLASSES RECEIVE A LEARN BOX COURIERED TO THEIR DOORS

This pack includes:
  • Course Manual
  • Instructions/tips on using Google Hangouts
  • Headphones
  • Note pad
  • Pen

Cancellation Policy

There is a 100% cancellation fee for cancellations made within ten working days of the start of the training event.

 

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