The OMG Certified Expert in BPM (OCEB2) certification is an internationally recognized credential that validates knowledge and expertise in Business Process Management.

This three-day training prepares participants for the OCEB2 Foundation certification exam by covering the essential concepts, methodologies, and tools used in Business Process Management. The course goes beyond BPMN modeling and explores the broader business context of BPM, including business strategy, process governance, performance measurement, and process improvement.

Participants will learn how to identify, analyze, and manage business processes and how organizations can optimize workflows through process automation and structured governance. The training also includes guidance on how to approach the certification exam, sample questions, and preparation exercises.

By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge required to understand BPM principles, apply BPMN modeling techniques, and successfully complete the OMG OCEB2 Foundations certification exam.

Duration

3 days.

Course Outline

Introduction to Business Process Management

• The role of BPM in modern organizations
• Basic principles of business management
• Understanding business functions, markets, and strategies
• Value creation and project management concepts

Business Process Fundamentals

• What is a business process
• Process identification and classification
• Levels of abstraction in process descriptions
• Process-focused organizations

Business Process Management Principles

• BPM lifecycle and governance
• Process analysis and improvement
• Process automation and workflow management
• Monitoring and managing process performance

Business Modeling Concepts

• Business modeling techniques
• Introduction to the Business Motivation Model (BMM)
• Linking strategy to process design

BPMN Modeling

• Core BPMN elements
• Activities, gateways, sequence flows, and tokens
• Events and message flows
• Pools, lanes, and swimlanes
• Artifacts and data objects

BPM Frameworks and Standards

• Process frameworks
• Quality frameworks
• Governance and process management structures

OCEB2 Exam Preparation

• Sample exam questions
• Exam structure and scoring
• Tips and strategies for passing the OCEB2 certification
• Practice exercises and review

Audience

This course is designed for professionals who want to gain a solid foundation in Business Process Management and obtain the OCEB2 certification, including:

• Business analysts
• Process analysts and process managers
• Enterprise architects
• IT architects and solution architects
• Digital transformation professionals
• BPM consultants
• Professionals preparing for the OCEB2 certification exam

Prerequisites

Participants should have a basic understanding of business processes and organizational structures.

Prior experience with BPM, BPMN, or process improvement initiatives is helpful but not required. The course is designed for professionals seeking foundational knowledge in BPM and certification preparation.