Business Analysis: Function Modelling Using IDEF0

A practical approach to IDEF0 international standard in business analysis, data analysis, systems engineering and more

Created by: Tish Chungoora
Knowledge Graph Consultant | Ph.D. | CSPO | BCS Certified

What Will I Learn?

• Apply IDEF0 graphical language to model flows of inputs, outputs, mechanisms and controls to any activity, process or function and to any level of detail
• Utilise Microsoft Visio or other similar diagramming tool to model IDEF0 diagrams
• Present IDEF0 models for maximum visual impact on stakeholders and peers
• Visually model functional and non-functional requirements as well as user stories
• Acknowledge the benefits of IDEF0 modelling and the related best practices

Requirements

• Have an appreciation of the purpose and scope of business analysis, information modelling or systems engineering
• Some basic level of understanding of jargon used in the information systems domain and engineering
• Ideally to have used at least one kind of graphical modelling tool in the past, e.g. flowcharts, etc.
• Ideally to have Microsoft Visio application installed, although you should be able to use any software tool that allows you to work with boxes, angled connectors and text. You may also use pen and paper

Target audience

• Beginner to advanced Business Analysts with no prior exposure to IDEF0
• Design and manufacturing engineers involved in information modelling
• Software product managers and agile product owners who need an understanding of structured methods for modelling system functions and information flows