Modeling Principles provides a basic understanding of the modeling techniques used in today’s development approaches: Structured Development, Software Engineering, Information Engineering, Rapid Application Development, and Joint Application Development.  In this intensive 2 day workshop, participants learn how to read and review models created during modern application analysis, design and development projects.  Class discussions focus on issues of planning and managing application design and development projects using model based approaches.

Modeling Principles teaches managers, designers and developers the basics of model-based design and development.  Participants will learn the principles, objectives, notations, strengths, and weaknesses of each major modeling technique and gain a solid understanding of modeling techniques that will help them plan projects and make good design direction decisions.

Modeling Principles uses a comprehensive case study to give practical application to the principles discussed. Learners work in teams on the case study to simulate real-life work experiences.  Through the case study, participants learn how to utilize and manage the modeling process, and to review models for correctness and consistency. In addition, participants learn who should take part in each modeling activity.

Modeling Principles shows how to use modeling to define a clear and defensible scope for application analysis projects. Participants learn how to define an agreed and justifiable project scope, avoiding the dual perils of “scope creep” and “analysis paralysis” which can cripple projects.

What You Will Learn