Alec Sharp
Clariteq Systems Consulting
Data modelling is critical to the design of quality databases, but is also essential to other requirements specification techniques such as workflow modelling, use cases, and service definition because it ensures a common understanding of the things – the entities – that processes and applications deal with. This workshop introduces entity-relationship modelling from a non-technical perspective, and explores contextual, conceptual, and detailed modelling techniques that maximize user involvement.
Data modelling was originally developed as a tool for improving database design, but has become a fundamental requirements definition technique for all business analysts, whether they are primarily concerned with data structures, application logic, user interface behavior, or business processes.
A key driver is that applying data modelling early in requirements definition allows analysts and clients to develop a common understanding of the business entities (e.g., Customer, Order, Product, Part, etc.) that business processes and information systems deal with, their interrelationships, and the rules that govern them. This eliminates the problems of inconsistent terminology and conflicting assumptions that otherwise plague application development, package selection and implementation, system integration, and process redesign projects.
This workshop introduces entity-relationship modelling from a non-technical perspective, thoroughly covering the basic components of a data model – entities, relationships, attributes, and identifiers. In addition to showing how and when to use these components in developing a data model, it includes far more advice on the process of developing a data model than other courses, including specific methods for getting subject matter experts involved and maintaining their commitment. The content is presented within the context of a clearly-defined, three-phase data modelling methodology that supports progressive detail and precision.
Two points are worth emphasizing:
On workshop completion, participants will be able to:
None. However, business analysts who expect to do extensive workflow modelling will find that some understanding of information systems concepts may be helpful in establishing context.
New or experienced data modelers, data analysts, and DBAs will benefit from the workshop’s practical methods and guidelines. The workshop is also very popular with business analysts and application designers/developers needing to understand data modelling and how it supports requirements definition or process analysis. As well, it’s suitable for business professionals and managers needing to understand how this technique can uncover and resolve inconsistency in business terminology, policy, and rules.
Members of the DAMA NL Dutch chapter as well as international chapter are eligible for ten percent discount.
If you register for the workshop “Advanced Data Modelling” by Alec Sharp at the same time, you will receive discount and pay € 2479.50 for both workshops and € 2755 after expiration of the early bird registration.
At the top of this page you can download the PDF brochure of this workshop.
Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht
Winthontlaan 4-6
3526 KV Utrecht
Telefoon 030 8000 800
The hotel is very well accessible by public transport. From busstop ‘Kanaleneiland Zuid’ it is only a three-minute walk. You can take buses 63, 65, 66, 74 and 77 from Utrecht Central Station and you also take the tram line 20 or 21 from the train station and get off at stop ‘Kanaleneiland’. Please consult www.9292.nl (door-to-door journey planner, also available in English) or call 0900-9292 (travel advice by phone, € 0.70 p/m).
Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht is also located next to the highway A12, exit 17 (Utrecht / Jaarbeurs / Kanaleneiland).
Although the hotel has a large parking garage, we cannot guarantee parking spots. We therefore advise you to go by public transport.
For those who would like to arrive the day before, there is the possibility of staying at the Van der Valk Hotel Utrecht. However, the hotel does not provide special discounts for attendees of events. Therefore, when interested in an overnight stay, please consult Van der Valk directly to make a reservation.
More information about the hotel and the location can be found on their website www.vandervalkhotelutrecht.nl.
“Brilliant, unique presentation on conceptual modelling. All disparate information on data modelling brought together and explained clearly for the first time ever.”
“This is a mustn't miss workshop for anyone having to do with helping business to understand their own business and be glad for it. Provides excellent methods for engaging management and subject matter experts. Simple but effective methods in data modelling.”
“Alec shows that data modelling is much more than drawing diagrams. With his many practical examples and high level of interaction, you will be kept on your toes until the very end of the workshop!”
“Mindblowing.”
“Really great workshop, makes datamodelling fun!”
“I would sent business and IT persons together to this course. They finally will understand each other and speed up the projects.”
“This course puts all the pieces of the puzzle in place. Alec is a great speaker.”
“Alec teaches in a very energetic way how to get the business involved in data modelling and let them be the engine of the process.”
“This course helped me to understand the fundamentals of a conceptual and logical data model and will help me to go into dialogue with the business to achieve efficient data.”
“Good session with good examples in an interactive atmosphere.”
“Thank you Alec for the clear and accessible way of taking us into the world of Data Modelling.”
“Brings Data Modelling alive!”
“Great repetitive approach to business/data modelling!”
“Alec makes you forget it's complex stuff you're talking about.”
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