Business Process Mapping & Modeling
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Learning Objectives
Students will learn the Business Process Modelling Notation (BPMN) and the Integrated Definition for Process Modelling (IDEF0) method. These are open mapping and modelling standards that are used by a number of leading business process modeling tools. They are easy to understand and can be applied to all aspects of business process innovation. These methods facilitate intuitive analysis, creative thinking, and the development of IT systems.
Course Content
INTRODUCTIONS, PERSONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES, AGENDA
THE PROCESS VIEW: AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS PROCESSES
IDENTIFYING AND NAMING BUSINESS PROCESSES
BUSINESS PROCESS ARCHITECTURE
BASIC BUSINESS PROCESS MAPPING AND MODELLING CONCEPTS
STARTING A BUSINESS PROCESS MODEL
ESTABLISHING THE SCOPE OF THE MODEL
USING THE BUSINESS PROCESS MODELLING NOTATION TO CREATE PROCESS DIAGRAMS
THE IDEF0 MODELLING METHOD
MODELLING ACTIVITIES AND OBJECTS
DEVELOPING DECOMPOSITION DIAGRAMS
INTEGRATING PROCESS MODELS
GATHERING THE RIGHT INFORMATION
IMPROVING PROCESSES USING MODELS
PREPARING TO-BE MODELS
SIMULATING BUSINESS PROCESSES
AUTOMATING PROCESSES USING MODELS
CHOOSING THE RIGHT MODELLING TOOL.