Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:
> Define the various definitions associated with Data Modeling > List the benefits of the various types of models > Exhibit the development techniques associated with Context Diagrams, Data Flow Diagrams and Entity Relationship Diagrams > Create each of the above mentioned diagrams
Overview What is modeling? Modeling terms and definitions Why should we model? Benefits of Modeling Modeling as an analysis tool Modeling notations Types of models used by Business Analysts
The Context Diagram The use of the context diagram Symbols used in a context diagram Advantages of using a context diagram Tips and techniques Examples Lab
The Data Flow Diagram The definition of a data flow diagram DFD Levels (Decomposition) Symbols used in a DFD Building a Data Flow Model Examples Lab
The Entity Relationship Diagram The definition of an Entity Relationship Diagram Entity Attributes Primary and Foreign Keys Cardinality Building and Entity Relationship Diagram Examples Lab
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