Online/On-Demand Training

For your convenience, Process Modeling with BPMN is offered online on-demand.  Click here for current pricing. 

In version 4.0, the complete online training totals between 4.5 and 5.5 hours, not including time to complete the inline exercises.  (The longer total includes illustrative screencams that show how the solutions are built in the tool.) The new Level 1-only training runs a bit over 2 hours, not including the exercises.

The full training is divided into 13 parts, comprising one or more Flash video segments each around 15 minutes in length.  Flash is compatible with most web browsers and desktop operating systems. An overview of the course, accessible without purchasing the training, can be used to experience the delivery format, and you can use it to test compatibility with your system.  In addition to the Flash video, student notes are provided as PDF documents, available only to registered purchasers of the training.

The training syllabus of v4.0, with Flash video playing times, is shown below:

1. Why BPMN (14:10)
2. Getting Started: BPMN Level 1
   • 2a 16:30
   • 2b 16:21
   • 2c 16:14
   • 2d 3:17
3. The Level 1 Palette
   • 3a 15:00
   • 3b 10:26
4. Level 1 Method
   • 4a 14:33/22:30
   • 4b 8:55/14:30
5. Level 1 Style (11:28)
6. BPMN Level 2: Larger Palette Deeper Meaning
   • 6a 12:03
   • 6b 6:34
7. Intermediate Events
   • 7a 16:22
   • 7b 14:20
   • 7c 8:44
8. Intermediate Events - Optional Supplementary Material (9:55)
9. Branching and Merging Patterns (12:20)
10. Repeating Activities and Pools (14:30)
11. Level 2 Method
    • 11a 6:37/14:34
    • 11b 7:51/23:58
    • 11c  4:09/18:45
12. Level 2 Style
• 12a 19:52
• 12b 15:39
13. Gaining Proficiency (10:23)

Completion of the online training exercises requires use of the Process Modeler for Visio tool from itp commerce.  In version 4.0, purchasers of the training receive a license key for the tool valid for 60 days. The training key, which provides access to the Flash video and student notes, also expires in 60 days.  Effectively, that means that the training must be completed within a 60-day window.  Upgrades to a permanent Process Modeler for Visio Business Edition license, bundled with 1 year maintenance of the training content and software, are available to purchasers of the training at a discounted price.

The tool is an add-in to Microsoft Visio, so that software is effectively also a prerequisite to the training.  If you do not own Microsoft Visio, you can get a 60-day trial version as a free download from Microsoft.

Process Modeling With BPMN a joint production of Bruce Silver Associates and itp commerce ltd. Content copyright Bruce Silver Associates 2007. All rights reserved