Introduction

The BPM2 Intermediate Preparation course is an intensive, certification-focused training program meticulously developed by Global Horizon Training Center to help professionals prepare for the Object Management Group (OMG) BPM 2.0 Intermediate Certification Exam. This course provides a deep dive into the principles, modeling techniques, and real-world application of Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN 2.0), covering the intermediate-level knowledge necessary to interpret, create, and validate BPMN models with precision.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply intermediate-level BPMN 2.0 concepts and notations.

• Design, analyze, and interpret process models using BPMN 2.0.

• Recognize the use of different BPMN elements, such as events, gateways, subprocesses, and pools/lanes.

• Ensure process model compliance with OMG certification standards.

• Prepare confidently for the OMG BPM2 Intermediate certification exam.

• Translate business processes into standard models for documentation, improvement, or automation.

Organizational Impact

Organizations will benefit from:

• Enhanced process modeling capabilities across teams.

• Standardized documentation of business processes using BPMN 2.0.

• More effective communication between business and technical stakeholders.

• Improved process analysis, optimization, and automation readiness.

• Certified professionals capable of supporting BPM governance and transformation.

Target Audience

This course is intended for:

• Business Process Analysts and Designers

• BPM Consultants and Practitioners

• IT Architects and System Analysts

• Project Managers involved in BPM initiatives

• Professionals preparing for the OMG BPM2 Intermediate exam

• Anyone responsible for documenting or analyzing business processes

Outlines

Day 1: BPMN 2.0 Foundations and Review of Core Concepts

• Introduction to BPMN 2.0 and OMG Certification Overview

• Review of BPMN Core Elements: Activities, Events, Gateways

• Pools, Lanes, and Collaboration Diagrams

• Simple Process Modeling Scenarios

• BPMN Syntax and Semantic Rules Refresher

• Introduction to the BPMN Modeling Environment

Day 2: Advanced Activities and Subprocesses

• Subprocesses (Embedded, Reusable, and Event Subprocesses)

• Looping and Multi-Instance Activities

• Transactional and Compensation Subprocesses

• Event Handling Within Subprocesses

• Hands-On Modeling Labs: Subprocess Scenarios

• Quiz: Subprocess and Activity Elements

Day 3: Event Types and Gateway Behavior

• Comprehensive Event Coverage: Start, Intermediate, and End Events

• Event Types: Message, Timer, Conditional, Error, Signal, Cancel, Escalation, Link, Multiple, Terminate

• Gateways: Inclusive, Exclusive, Parallel, Event-Based

• Event-Based Modeling Patterns

• Modeling Exercises: Advanced Event and Gateway Usage

• Group Review of Sample BPM2 Certification Questions

Day 4: Collaboration, Choreography, and BPMN Execution

• Collaboration Diagrams with Message Flows

• Choreography Modeling Basics

• Understanding Process Execution Semantics

• Mapping BPMN Models to Execution Platforms

• Common Modeling Mistakes and Best Practices

• BPMN in the Context of Business Rules and Data Objects

Day 5: Certification Preparation and Capstone Project

• Practice Exam Walkthrough: OMG BPM2 Intermediate Sample Test

• Mock Exam with Feedback and Discussion

• Capstone Modeling Project: Real-World Business Scenario

• Review of Common Pitfalls in the Exam

• Final Q&A and Exam Strategy Session

• Course Wrap-up and Certification Readiness Assessment