Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect

In the course Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect, participants learn to use the Enterprise Architect tool for system, architecture and business process modeling.

Intro Enterprise Architect

The course Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect starts with an overview of the structure of projects with views, models, packages, diagrams, elements and connectors. Also the most important features of Enterprise Architect are discussed such as links versus instances, requirements capturing, documentation generation, reverse engineering, database modeling and support for Model Driven Architecture.

Requirements and Use Cases

The course follows the development cycle of an application where the requirements are the starting point. Many diagrams in Enterprise Architect are based on the universal modeling language UML. For example, attention is paid to Use Case diagrams that describe the use of a system from an external actor.

Domain Modeling

Furthermore domain modeling with class and object diagrams and relationships between classes such as association, aggregation, composition and generalization are treated. The static structure of a system is the main focus here. Attention is also paid to the important difference between links and instances in Enterprise Architect. And also discussed is how you can map a model to data base tables with a live database connection.

Interaction Modeling

Then it is time for the treatment of Interaction Modeling with an emphasis on the dynamic aspects of systems. Typical diagrams such as sequence diagrams and collaboration diagram that are the realizations of the Use Cases are discussed here.

MDG Technologies

Enterprise Architect supports numerous modeling languages ​​for specific applications out of the box. For example the MDG (Model Driven Generation) technologies for Archimate, SysML and SoaML are supported and discussed. Special attention is also paid to Business Process Modeling. It is shown how business processes can be carried out by means of simulations.

MDA Transformations

Finally attention is paid to how Enterprise Architect provides support for Model Driven Architecture and the associated transformations. The difference between the Platform Independent Model (PIM) and Platform Specific Model and code generations to different languages are discussed.

Audience Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect Course

The course Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect is intended for software engineers, software architects and other future users of Enterprise Architect.

Prerequisites Course Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect

To join the course Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect basic knowledge of UML and object orientation is desirable.

Realization Training Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect

The theory is discussed by means of presentation slides. The concepts are illustrated with demos and there is opportunity to practice. The course material is in English. The course times are from 9.30 up and to 16.30.

Certification Enterprise Architect

Participants receive an official certificate Sparx Systems Enterprise Architect after successful completion of the course.

Modules

Module 1 : EA Intro

• What is Enterprise Architect?
• UML Modeling Tool of Choice
• Share Models
• Capture Requirements
• Generate Documentation
• Code Generation
• Reverse Engineering
• MDA Transformations
• Model Databases
• Link EA to IDE's
• MDG Technologies

Module 2 : Requirements and Use Cases

• Understanding Requirements
• Vision Documents
• Functional Requirements
• Non-Functional Requirements
• Requirements Classification
• Use Cases and Actors
• System Context Diagram
• Identifying Use Cases
• Scenarios
• Structuring Use Case Model
• include and extends

Module 3 : Domain Modeling

• Conceptual Classes
• UML Notation and Classes
• Associations
• Roles in Associations
• Multiplicity
• Generalization and Specialization
• Aggregation and Composition
• Attributes
• Mapping to Databases
• Live Databases Connections
• Mapping to XML Schema

Module 4 : Interaction Diagrams

• Realizing Requirements
• From Analysis to Design
• Object Sequence Diagrams
• Responsibilities and Methods
• Class Responsibilities
• Class Collaborations
• Interaction Modeling
• Collaboration Diagrams
• Translate System Operations
• Diagram Notations
• Sequence Diagrams

Module 5 : MDG Technologies

• MDG Products
• MDG Technologies
• Business Process Modeling
• BPM Simulations
• Architecture Modeling
• Archimate
• Standard Models
• MDG for Testing
• SysML
• SoaML
• Gang of Four Patterns

Module 6 : MDA Transformations

• What is MDA?
• MDA Directions
• MDA Helicopter View
• Platform Models
• Basic Principles of MDA
• Building MDA Applications
• Platform Specific Model
• Marking a Model
• Model Transformations
• Generate Implementation
• Supported Languages