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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Foundations of Business Modeling

1. The Role of Models in Analytical Work

  • Models as instruments for structured thinking and communication
  • Levels of abstraction in modeling
  • Defining model boundaries and necessary simplifications

2. Overview of Business Modeling Methods

  • Process models
  • Organizational models
  • Information models
  • Value models

3. Business Process Modeling

  • AS-IS and TO-BE methodologies
  • Identifying end-to-end processes
  • Defining process owners and responsibilities

4. Process Analysis

  • Identifying bottlenecks
  • Analyzing decision points
  • Evaluating process risks

Practical Application of Models

1. Business Models vs. Strategy

  • Aligning models with business objectives
  • Assessing the organizational impact of changes

2. Models as a Communication Tool

  • Creating a common language for stakeholders
  • Simplifying complex concepts

3. AS-IS vs. TO-BE Gap Analysis

  • Identifying performance gaps
  • Prioritizing necessary changes

4. Common Modeling Pitfalls

  • Over-modeling (excessive detail)
  • Lack of clear modeling objectives
  • Models disconnected from reality

5. Summary and Recommendations

 

Requirements

  • Professional Experience: Background in business analysis, requirements engineering, or product management.
  • Prior Knowledge: A basic understanding of business process concepts and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Tools: Fundamental proficiency with any modeling tool, such as Enterprise Architect, Visual Paradigm, Lucidchart, or MS Visio.

Target Audience

  • Business and Systems Analysts.
  • Business and Process Consultants.
  • Product Owners and Product Managers.
  • Solution Architects.
  • Professionals involved in transformation and optimization projects.

 

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