BPMN (Business Process Model & Notation)

Summary

A standardized visual notation for modeling business processes — using specific symbols for tasks, gateways (decisions), and events, making diagrams consistently readable across teams and tools.

How to Learn This

1Learn the core BPMN symbols: tasks, gateways, start/end events, and swimlanes.
2Model a simple process using proper BPMN notation in a diagramming tool.
3Understand why standardized notation matters when diagrams need to be shared across teams.

Business Process Modeling Basics

Process Flowcharts

More topics in Process Modeling & Analysis

Business Process Modeling Basics Process Flowcharts As-Is vs To-Be Process Mapping Swimlane Diagrams Gap Analysis Process Improvement Techniques (Lean, Six Sigma Overview)Root Cause Analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone)Value Stream Mapping

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