Object-Role Modeling (ORM) seminars

From: Scot A. Becker <scotb_at_inconcept.com>
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 22:39:12 GMT
Message-ID: <kcio5.24559$M44.1622828@typhoon.mn.mediaone.net>

InConcept, Inc. is proud to announce the following upcoming Object-Role Modeling (ORM) seminars in Minneapolis, MN.

Seminar Outline

This three-day seminar will focus on the use of ORM to correctly model your business data requirements. Each day also contains "hands on" labs where students practice the technique while ORM certified instructors give one-on-one assistance. This course is not tool-specific; rather it will teach students how to think about data modeling at a higher level and then map the results into whatever notation (e.g. IDEF1X, IE, Bachman, UML, other ER syntaxes, etc.) is used at their organization.

Testimonials

"A great introduction to the concepts and use of Object-Role Modeling taught by instructors with a wealth of knowledge in ORM." -- John Miller, Perpetual Data Systems

"As a rank amateur, I found the information to be extremely valuable. The topic was covered in a clear, concise manner.... As for [the instructors, they] are exceptionally knowledgeable, and able to pass on that knowledge." -- Joe Draheim, Customer FX

Dates

October 2-4, 2000

November 6-8, 2000
December 4-6, 2000
January 8-10, 2001
February 5-7, 2001

March 5-7, 2001

Students will learn:

Why you should model at the conceptual level and the differences between the conceptual, logical, and physical levels.
How to gather data requirements in an accurate, consistent, rigorous manner more expressive than Entity-Relationship modeling and OO (UML) techniques
How to transform this additional knowledge into ER diagrams and UML class models
How to integrate what you have learned into your current analysis and design processes (and the tools you already use!)
How to use the Conceptual Schema Design Procedure (CSDP)
Various tool and method tips and tricks
How to use ORM as an effective bridge between your analysis and design efforts
How to create correct, normalized schemas without manual normalization
How to correctly implement surrogate keys without losing any domain knowledge
How to ensure domain (not just data type) integrity
How to gather attribute level constraints
How to completely verify that your models are correct
Effective and correct data schema transformations
How to make your user community understand, and more importantly, verify your modeling effort
How to model in a less error-prone manner
Why you shouldn't worry if an element is an entity or an attribute
How to quickly use semantic methods to verify existing ER models
Advanced modeling constructs and techniques

In addition, each student will receive:
1) A copy of (the revised 1999 second edition of) Conceptual Schema & Relational Database Design by Dr. Terry Halpin 2) Various course materials
3) A Visio Enterprise Test Drive CD (which also contains VisioModeler and Active Query as well as various white papers)

Instructors

Your instructors are ORM certified consultants and trainers with decades of experience using and training ORM in the business environment. The material presented to you has been custom written and refined over the past decade to ensure that you receive the best training you can buy.

Fees

Course fees depend on how many students from your organization are attending and which course you/they will be attending. Please contact us (training_at_inconcept.com) for details.
Please Note: Seat reservations are valid if payment in full is received within 5 business days of the course. Full refunds will be issued for any cancellations prior to five business days of the course.

Reserve Your Seat Today!
(http://www.inconcept.com/training/ormseminar.html)

Scot A. Becker

Principal Consultant, InConcept, Inc.

http://www.inconcept.com

Editor, The Journal of Conceptual Modeling

http://www.inconcept.com/JCM Received on Mon Aug 21 2000 - 17:39:12 CDT