Description
INTRODUCTION TO FUNCTIONAL MODELLING (Data Flow Diagrams, UML Activity Diagrams, UML State Charts)
During this micro course in Requirements Engineering you will learn about the key aspects of Functional Modeling Using Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) and UML Activity Diagrams with the ability to apply what you have learned in a practical environment as a Requirements Engineer or Business Analyst.
WHO SHOULD DO THIS COURSE?
Any Business Professional that requires a practical understanding of Requirements Functional Modelling and how to create, manage and be effective. The concepts in this course are applicable to any business environment and are essential foundation skills for all Business Analysts, Requirements Engineers, Software Developers, Project Managers, Testers or any Business Professional who has to understand business requirements in an organisation.
IREB Certified Professional in Requirements Engineering Foundation Level CPRE FL
If you are working towards getting your CPRE Foundation Level Certification then this course should be part of your preparation for the CPRE FL Exam.
This course covers the content for the Official Syllabus Chapter 6.6.1 - 6.6.2 - Requirements Modelling in the Functional Perspective
BABOK® v3.0 Relevance
- Chapter 10 Techniques
- Section 10.13 Data Flow Diagrams
- Section 10.35 Process Modeling
- Section 10.44 State Modeling
Topics
COURSE FORMAT
The course consists of multiplevideo lessons with notes, a case study with a practical application quiz to ensure you understood the content, course notes to download and a knowledge test. You have full access to an online tutor via the Learning Management System should you ever need any assistance.
COURSE TOPICS
- Knowing the focus on the Functional Perspective on Requirements
- Mastering the application of the Data Flow Diagram - DFD
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Understanding and identifying:
- Processes
- Data Stores
- Data Flows
- Mastering the application of the UML Activity Diagram
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Understanding and identifying
- Activities
- Start and End Nodes
- Control Flows
- Conditions
- Object Flows
- Decision Nodes
- Merge of alternative control flows
- Synchronisation Bar - Forks & Joins
- An Introduction to UML State Charts
- Behavioural Modeling
- UML State Chart Notation
- An example of a UML State Chart
How it works
HOW IT WORKS
Once you enrolled in this Micro Course you will be able to start training straight away.
Your tutor will be available to answer any questions during your training. The course works as follows:
- The course lessons are designed to take between 1 hour to complete.
- Each lesson has multiple choice quizzes for you to complete. These are designed to enhance your learning and knowledge gained after each lesson.
- Your course also contains lots of videos, student notes and case studies to read and learn from. Student notes and case studies are downloadable as PDF files.
- This course is aligned to a subset of the International Requirements Engineering Board's (IREB) Syllabus for CPRE Foundation Level certification throughout and is a great way to align your skills and experience in a practical way to the international industry standard.
Self paced & On demand
Our online courses are all in the format of short online lessons which you can start and stop at any time. You set the pace for your own training and we follow it. You have 12 months from enrolment during which time you can finish your training.Tutor Support & Assignment feedback
You have full online access to your assigned tutor for questions as you progress through each lesson. Your assigned tutor will also review your practical assignments and provide personalised feedback.Learning Management Portal
All of your course content and interaction with your tutor will be via our BAE Learning Management Portal. It is a user friendly and easy to use online platform that you can access from any where in the world and from any device.Preview
SAMPLE VIDEO LESSON
This video is similar to what you will see when you enrol in this course.
Accreditation
DURATION OF COURSE
The course is designed to take no longer than 60 minutes to complete.