Usecases Course

An introductory course on use case modeling for Business Analysts or those looking to transition into a BA role.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.5

- Understand what use cases are and when to use them
- Learn the components of use cases
- Acquire best practices in use case modeling

What you'll learn

Understand what use cases are and when to use them
Learn the components of use cases
Acquire best practices in use case modeling

* Requirements

* Some knowledge of requirements analysis helpful

Description

Use cases are one of the most commonly used techniques for analyzing and modeling systems and business processes.  They are a core component of every Business Analyst's toolbox.

This course will give you everything you need to know to get up and running with this powerful methodology of analysis.

The course consists of four lectures plus a case study.  It should take no longer than two hours to complete.

Students will be able to download a use case template for their own personal or business use.

Who this course is for:

  • Novice to intermediate Business Analysts
  • Development and testing professionals seeking to understand the business side

Course content

6 sections • 33 lectures

Welcome to Working with Use Cases Preview 03:08

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Use Cases Preview 05:50

Use Cases

Components of a Use Case Preview 08:58

Components of a Use Case

The Basic Flow Preview 05:52

The Basic Flow

Alternate Flows Preview 05:57

Alternate Flows

Exception Flows Preview 04:34

Exception Flows

Preconditions, Postconditions, and Triggers Preview 08:17

Preconditions, Postconditions, and Triggers

Develop a Use Case

In this assignment, you will develop your very own use case.

Flowcharts and Swim Lane Flowcharts Preview 08:45

Flowcharts and Swim Lane Flowcharts

Use Case Diagrams Preview 08:40

Use Case Diagrams

Use Case Relationships: Extends and Includes Preview 10:17

Use Case Relationships: Extends and Includes

Create a Use Case Diagram

You probably saw this one coming. In this exercise, you will create your very own use case diagram.

Use Cases and Documentation Preview 06:19

Use Cases and/or/vs. User Stories Preview 07:08

Misuse Cases Preview 06:42

Scene 1: Learning about the Project Preview 04:47

Scene 2: Getting Help Preview 01:08

Scene 3: Interviewing an Expert Preview 03:36

Scene 4: Developing the Use Cases Preview 06:03

Scene 5: Asking some more Questions Preview 00:49

Scene 6: Walking through the Use Cases Preview 09:45

Scenario Analysis Preview 07:11