Fundamentals of WebSphere Business Modeler Training

The objective is to learn to model business processes, understand and define the various roles and responsibilities in business processes, perform analysis and generate reports using WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced edition.

Introduction Course Outline

Topics
	Introduction to Business Process Modeling IBM Tooling Using WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced edition Case Study Model Elements Process modeling Advanced Model Elements Process modeling advanced Process simulation Analysis Reporting functions Versioning projects

Audience
	This course is intended for people who will model business processes using the IBM WebSphere Business Modeler Advanced v6 tool. Managers Business analysts

Prerequisites
	None

Duration
	Three days.

Lab Setup Guide

Outline for Fundamentals of WebSphere Business Modeler Training

1. Introduction to Business Process Modeling
	What is a Business Process Business Process Management (BPM) Why Do BPM? Who are the Stakeholders? Service Oriented Architecture What s a Service? Example Services Service Relationships / Roles Need for Integration SOA and Business Process Example Business Process SOA & Business Process Challenges in Process Implementation Process Challenges, (con d)

2. IBM Tools for BPM
	Tools Coverage WebSphere Business Modeler v6 Views, Editors and Perspective Basic Operations with Views and Perspectives Key Features WebSphere Process Server v6 WebSphere Integration Developer (WID) v6 SCA Basics Wiring Example Key Features of WID Finding Support and Documentation

3. Using WebSphere Business Modeler
	Installation Techniques The Workspace Launching WBM The Business Modeling Perspective Business Modeling Project Catalog Creating a Project The Project Tree View The File System Structure Business Group Creating a Business Group Grouping Elements in a Business Group Exporting Projects Importing Projects Creating a Business Process The Process Editor Common Elements Designing Data Structure Using Data From a Process Locate Errors in the Process Running Simulations Viewing Results Samples and Tutorials

4. Business Process Modeling Methodology
	Stages of SOAD Stage 1: Business Process Modeling The Modeling Lifecycle Use Cases Classifying Use Cases Use Case Modeling Steps Finding Use Cases Abstract Use Cases Super Business Processes Finding Actors Finding Actors, (cont d) Diagramming Use Cases Example: Use Case Diagram in UML Example: Purchase Goods Use Case Modeling the Business Processes Use Case and Business Process Trading Partner Design Pattern Define Performance Metrics Deliver Process Model to Developers Monitor KPIs Best Practices

5. Case Study
	Objectives The Case Study The Use Cases UC 01 - Document the Job Description UC 02 Get Budget Approval UC 03 Search for Candidate and Filter

6. Model Element - Basic
	Introduction Business Item Business Item Instance Business Item Templates Internal Representation of Business Items Data Catalog Creating Business Item Template Creating Business Item Creating Business Item Instance Advanced Editing Notification Example Creating a Notification

7. Process Modeling - Basic
	Process Task Service Repository Creating a Global Process Creating a Local Process Re-using a Global Process Creating Tasks Converting Local to Global Creating Services The Start Node The Stop and End Nodes Connections Working With Data Process Data Input and Output Working With Repository Decision Elements Adding a Simple Decision Node Adding a Multiple Choice Decision Node Fork Merge Join Merge and Join Input Data Loop Elements For Loop While Loop/Do While Loop Adding Sequence to a Loop Providing Input to a Loop Element

8. Advanced Model Elements
	Resources Resource Definition Template Predefined Templates Resource Catalog Create a Resource Definition Template Resource Definition Create a Resource Roles Creating a Role Specify Role for a Resource Timetable Exemption Creating a Timetable Setting Exemptions Specify Availability Cost Enter Cost Special Time Based Cost Expressions Expression Builder Term Types Operators Creating Modeling Artifact Term Creating a Literal Term Creating a Function Term Creating an Expression With Function Term Creating Sub-expression Term Rules Organization and Location Organization Catalog Organization Definition Template and Definition Organization Unit Location Definition Template and Location Definition Organization Structure Creating a Structure Category Creating Structure Definition

9. Advanced Process Modeling
	Element Input Details Input Criteria Input Constraints Correlation Modeling Correlation Precondition Output Details Output Criteria Post Condition Specify Required Roles for a Task Specify Resources Color Code by Role or Resource Specify Duration Specify Cost and Revenue Specify Organization and Location Color Coding Based on Organization or Location Classifier Predefined Classifiers Creating Custom Classifiers Using Classifiers Color Coding Using Classifier Map Element Adding a Map Observer Element Timer Specify Timeout Swimlane Layout Business Modeling Modes WebSphere Process Server Mode WebSphere Process Server Mode Guidelines Technical Attributes View

10. Process Simulation
	What is Simulation? Key Components Tokens Basic Simulation Methodology Creating a Simulation Snapshot and Profile Things to Remember Profile Attributes Profile Attributes for a Process Specify Input Data to the Process Profile Attributes for an Element The Problem With Business Item Instance Output Configuring Profile Attribute Defaults Running Simulation Simulation End Message Configure Simulation Control Viewing Statistics Viewing Process Statistics Viewing Task Statistics Viewing Connection Statistics Configure Statistics Display

11. Analyzing Process Models and Simulations
	Introduction Static Analysis of a Process Model Activities by Classifier Analysis Activities by Location Analysis Activities by Organization Unit Activity Cost and Duration Analysis Activities Unable to Start Analysis Activity Resource and Role Leveling Analysis Throughput Analysis Path Cycles Analysis Paths Unable to be Followed Analysis Static Analysis of the Model Elements Role Cost Analysis Role Cost Summary Role Availability Resource Analyses Type Instance Matching Matrix Analysis Qualified Resources for Role Simulation Profile Analysis Profile Specification Analysis Static Process Cases Summary Analysis Dynamic Analysis Activity Cost Activity Statistics Activity Resource Allocation Resource Usage Process Case Analysis Process Instance Summary Comparative Analysis

12. Querying, Reporting and Printing
	Objectives Querying Using Predefined Queries Running Queries Creating Queries - Manually Creating Queries Manually Cont d Running Queries Manually Cont d Carrying out Analysis Reporting Data Sources Formatting Reports Report Templates Documentation Reports Dynamic Analysis Reports Static Analysis Reports Creating Report Templates Specifying Page Attributes Summary

13. Exporting Models
	Objectives The Need for Exporting Models Export Formats Exporting to WebSphere Business Modeler Project Format Exporting to UML Business Modeling Profile Format Exporting to WebSphere MQ Workflow v3.5 Exporting to WebSphere Business Integration Server Foundation Exporting Business Items to Delimited Text Files Exporting to WebSphere Business Modeler XML Format Exporting to WebSphere Process Server Summary

14. Versioning Projects
	Objectives The Need for Versioning Software Configuration Management (SCM) Tools Versioning WBM Projects Adding CVS Repository Location Adding Rational ClearCase Repository Working with Repositories - Sharing Projects Working with Repositories - Viewing Repository Projects Working with Repositories - Checking Out Projects Working with Repositories - Synchronizing Data Working with Repositories - Disconnecting From Repository Working with Repositories - Viewing Versions Summary

Outline for Fundamentals of WebSphere Business Modeler Training

1. Introduction to Business Process Modeling

2. IBM Tools for BPM

3. Using WebSphere Business Modeler

4. Business Process Modeling Methodology

5. Case Study

6. Model Element - Basic

7. Process Modeling - Basic

8. Advanced Model Elements

9. Advanced Process Modeling

10. Process Simulation

11. Analyzing Process Models and Simulations

12. Querying, Reporting and Printing

13. Exporting Models

14. Versioning Projects