This course is designed to equip you with essential skills in business process and data modeling using Microsoft Visio. Throughout this program, you will delve into various facets of business analysis and data modeling. Using Microsoft Visio learners will create insightful business processes and data models, and apply these skills to enhance your capabilities in business analysis.
Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio
Data and Business Process Modeling with Microsoft Visio
This course is part of Microsoft Business Analyst Professional Certificate
Instructor: Microsoft
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Approx. 15 hours
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What you'll learn
Learn to identify and navigate the user interface of Microsoft Visio.
Gain insight into how to use Microsoft Visio for creating diagrams effectively.
Comprehend business process and data modeling roles in analysis, applying concepts via Microsoft Visio models.
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module you’ll explore how Microsoft Visio empowers business analysts in understanding and visualizing key aspects of a business. You’ll learn to capture and present stakeholders' ideas using Visio effectively. You’ll discover its versatile features for creating insightful business process flowcharts, case diagrams, project schedules, and flowcharts.
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9 videos6 readings8 assignments1 discussion prompt
In this module, you'll explore the core concepts of the business activity model (BAM), business process modeling notation (BPMN), and flowcharts and have the opportunity to apply what you have learned using Microsoft Visio.
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9 videos5 readings9 assignments
In this module you’ll explore the key concepts of data ,odeling using Microsoft Visio to create an entity-relationship (ER) diagram, data flow diagram and data dictionaries.
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10 videos4 readings7 assignments
In this module, you’ll put your skills into practice. You’ll reflect on the key learning points that you reviewed during the course and complete the final assessment and hands-on activity.
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2 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin
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Frequently asked questions
This program is for you:
· If you want to start or switch to a career in the field of business analysis.
· If you are interested in the field of business analysis, just beginning to work with business analyst solutions and services. Earning a Microsoft Business Analyst certificate can help advance your career or help you address gaps in your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
You don’t need any background knowledge to take this Professional Certificate. Whether you’re just starting out or a professional in a relevant field, this program can be the right fit for you.
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