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1 Enterprise ArchitectTutorialTools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 Version Generated:5/06/2017 12:10:25 PMAuthor:Sparx SystemsCREATED WITHHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017(c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 2 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 Tools & Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 The Tools & Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 is a guide to the Business Analysis Body of Knowledge, published bythe global body, the International Institute of Business Analysts (IIBA ). This body of knowledge has beenincorporated into Enterprise Architect as an online resource, that you can use as an agile collaboration solution forbusiness analysis. Using Enterprise Architect , you can keep a repository of documents, requirements and diagrams, as acomprehensive, tightly coupled tool for use in your business and Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 was developed as a result of a strategic relationship between Sparx Systemsand the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA).

2 Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 provides aconvenient reference model that allows you to access example models and quick learn how to apply the best practiceguidelines, as outlined in the body of Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 is an Enterprise Architect model, that is available to the world viamobile and web enabled devices via the Pro Cloud Server. This toolset will prepare Business Analysts to meet anychallenge with instant access to a substantial and respected body of knowledge from the IIBA, in a convenient andfamiliar web-based : How to create a basic BABOK model using the Tools & Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 and EnterpriseArchitect's BABOK Tools & Techniques for BABOKG uide v3 When starting with BABOK based modeling, aninitial step is to reference the BABOK Guide v3and decide on the what aspects of EnterpriseArchitect you are wanting to Tutorial : Getting Started: A guide for the Business AnalystCreate a Model using a TemplateHaving viewed some examples that can be usedin this process, you can now start to create yourown model using the Model Wizard.

3 This willcreate a simple model ready for you to add yourown Tutorial : Create a Model using a Template(c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 3 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 Adding a Worked ExampleHaving created a general model outlay, you cannow create starter models to cover specificBABOK section covers adding a simple modeltemplate covering one BABOK Technique readyfor you to add your own Tutorial : Adding a Worked ExampleUsing DocumentsWhen working with documents in EnterpriseArchitect you have numerous options, of which,we will cover the two most preferred options:Using internal Document Artifacts (uses Enterprise Architect 's Editor)Using OLE accessible internally stored document (uses external editor like Word).View Tutorial : Using DocumentsCreating Your Own DiagramsEnterprise Architect 's MDG Technology forBABOK Guide v3 includes a number of BABOK specific diagram types.

4 These include somepre-defined Patterns for you to use as 'Stencils'when building your guide is for creating a BABOK requirements diagram and using a Pattern as astarter stencil for your requirement Tutorial : Creating Your Own Diagrams(c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 4 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017(c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 5 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 Getting Started: A guide for the Business AnalystEnterprise Architect is a powerful productivity tool that can help each and every Business Analyst to become moreefficient and productive in their day to day role. This Tutorial will demonstrate how to access and utilize the Tools andTechniques for BABOK Guide v3, teaching you how to implement best practice BA guidelines using suggestedtechniques, links to on-line help instructions and showcasing practical examples built in Enterprise Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 Prerequisites:Need to have.

5 1) Installed the MDG Technology for BABOK Guide v3 (not required if viewing the reference model only)2) Web access to the BABOK Guide v33) Web access to download the BABOK starting with BABOK based modeling, an initial step is to reference the BABOK Guide v3 and decideon the what aspects of Enterprise Architect you are wanting to can then run the Model Wizards to load these into your Enterprise Architect model ready to start youmodel-based analysis the Tools & Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 on the CloudViewProcessIn a web browser, go to the following URL: the BABOK model prompted for an Access code, (c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 6 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 This will open the Tools & Techniques forBABOK Guide v3:Those of you familiar with the BABOK Guidev3 will recognize the knowledge areas.

6 Eachcolumn corresponds to a Knowledge Area in theBABOK Guide; while each cell corresponds to adifferent Task. The Tools & Techniques forBABOK Guide v3 provides an initial outlay ofthe BABOK tools covering sections 3 to 8 fromthe guide. You can run through these optionsand decide on which a process you want a starter let's select the initial process:You can review each task and decide whichtechniques are appropriate for your specificproject. For this particular example, I haveselected that Task entitled Plan BusinessAnalysis Approach .Click on the BABOK Plan Business Analysis ApproachThis opens the diagram covering theTechniques, in blue, used in the process: Plan Business Analysis Approach(c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 7 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017In the Technique area double-click on: Document AnalysisThis will display the details on the DocumentAnalysis includes two areas:Modeling Options Example Links View the Modeling Options:Under the Modeling Options is a generalexplanation of the Enterprise Architect featuresto this case it is covering importing a Documentand creating relevant model elements from the Example Links:This provides links to completed examples thatyou can use in the Document Analysis.

7 (c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 8 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 Create a Model using a TemplateTools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v3 provides hundreds of examples and best practice guidelines forBusiness Analysts to read and understand. Please review the website and find the techniques that you findapplicable to your development project. You can create your own model using the convenient Model Wizardand the MDG Technology for BABOK. This model can be tailored and adapted to suit your individual needs,helping you to save time and get started Tutorial will show you how to create your own model using a simple a package in the Project the Model Wizard dialog by pressing Ctrl+Shift+ Technology select: BABOK Standard FrameworkFrom the Name column select: on will start the download process and create aset of packages under the currently the Project Browser you now have a skeletalmodel ready for your to use as a basic startingblock for creating your own the next steps you will view some keydiagrams provided.

8 (c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 9 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 From the Project Browser select the ChartThis provides a simpler starting point forcreating a Organization Chart of theorganization you are any element on the diagram and press Alt+ Enter to access the properties. This willallow you to modify the element to reflect yourown organizational structures. This basictemplate provides a simple starting point forcreating your own Organization Chart. Refer toTools and Techniques for step by stepinstructions on how to the Project Browser select the MatrixThis provides a grid chart defining thestakeholders of the organization you the Project Browser select the diagram:- andBusiness Rules AnalysisThis provides a diagram laying out existingBusiness Rules and their relationship toPolicies.

9 (c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 10 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 Adding a Worked ExampleHaving created a general model outlay, you can now create starter models to cover specific BABOKT echniques. To do this:First select a BABOK Technique Then use Enterprise Architect 's Model Wizard to generate a basic template for this Technique. In this section you will add a simple model template covering one BABOK Technique. You will add this tothe structure you created above, ready for you to add your own this exercise you create a model covering theBABOK - Plan Business BABOK Technique you want to implementis the Document Analysis the Project Browser, select the package: - andReferencesOpen the Model Wizard dialog by pressing Ctrl+Shift+ Technology select: BABOK Technique PatternFrom the group Analysis Techniques, under the(c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 11 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 Name column, select.

10 Document on will start the download process and create apackage under the currently selected the Document Analysis diagram from the diagram gives reference to using there are a number of methods you can use toimport or connect to a external document, wewill cover several popular options below.(c) Sparx Systems 2015 Page 12 of 22 Created with Enterprise ArchitectHelp System - Tools and Techniques for BABOK Guide v35 June, 2017 Using DocumentsWhen working with documents in Enterprise Architect you have numerous options, of which we will coverthe two most preferred options:Using internal Document Artifacts (uses EA's Editor) Using OLE accessible internally stored document (uses external editor like Word). The benefit of the internal Document Artifact is that you can create new Elements that are hyperlinked to textof your benefits of the OLE Accessible document are:Any file type can be used (including spreadsheets) For text documents you can drag text onto the diagram and automatically create Elements from this.