Data Modeling for the Business Analyst Course

Course Code: RT 541
Course Abstract: This course is designed to provide a foundation for the practical application of the basic data modeling techniques commonly utilized by Business Analysts. Utilizing a combination of lecture, examples and lab exercises, the participants are guided through the philosophy, use and creation of the Context Diagram, Data Flow Diagram and Entity Relationship Diagram.
Audience: This course is designed for individuals who are Business Analysts, Managers, and Developers.
Duration: 2 days
Learning Outcomes:

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

Course Topics:

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

Prerequisites: Experience in Requirements Engineering and software development projects
Note: All fields are required
At the present time we do not offer training for individuals or groups less then 6 individuals. We apologize for any inconvenience.


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