Introduction to Business Process Modeling with BPMN (BPMN)

Programming, OOA, UML

This two-day practical course teaches BPMN 2.0 to help business analysts understand company processes, capture them clearly and communicate with stakeholders and developers. You will learn core notation, process modeling techniques, common pitfalls and hands-on modeling of real scenarios.

The course blends interactive lectures and practical exercises with a professional modeling tool. You will use Camunda Modeler, explore automation basics, practice validation and follow best practices to create readable, maintainable models that bridge business and IT.

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  • Introduction and training goals
    1. What is BPMN and how it differs from other notations (UML, flowcharts)
    2. Why we model processes and how it helps analysis and communication
  • Key BPMN elements
    1. Participants: Pool, Lane
    2. Activities: Task, Sub-process
    3. Events: Start/End event, Timer, Message
    4. Gateways: Exclusive (XOR), Parallel (AND)
    5. Flows and their rules
  • Practical modeling: a simple company process
    1. Examples: invoice approval, HR onboarding, leave request
    2. Individual work and presentation of results
  • Common modeling mistakes and how to avoid them
    1. Ambiguous gateways
    2. Unnecessary complexity
    3. Processes without a clear start or end
  • Best practices for readable models
    1. Preparing models for different audiences (management, developers, clients)
    2. Practical tips for naming, layout and model decomposition
  • Advanced constructs
    1. Events: Timer, Error, Escalation
    2. Sub-processes (embedded, event), Call Activity
    3. Conditional flows
    4. Multi-instance tasks and splitting responsibilities
  • Case study
    1. Assignment: a complex real-world process (e.g. hiring, order and complaint)
    2. Group work – analyze requirements and model in teams
    3. Presentations and discussion
  • Role of BPMN in communication with developers and stakeholders
    1. Using BPMN as a bridge between business and IT
    2. Difference between "analytical" and "technical" BPMN
    3. BPMN vs user scenarios vs epics
  • Introduction to automation and workflow tools
    1. BPMN as a basis for automation – needed changes in approach
    2. Demo of Camunda Modeler and model validation options
  • Summary, feedback and recommended resources
    1. Tips for further learning
    2. Recommended books, online resources and cheat-sheets
    3. Open discussion
Assumed knowledge:
Ability to think abstractly.
Schedule:
2 days (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM )
Course price:
488.00 € ( 590.48 € incl. 21% VAT)
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