IREB CPRE Advanced Level – Requirements Modelling – preparation for the certification exam

Training description

The IREB CPRE Advanced Level Requirements Modelling training course deepens the requirements modeling topics introduced at the basic level of IREB certification. During the training, the participant will learn various aspects of requirements modeling – from context modeling, information modeling, to dynamic and scenario modeling. The training places great emphasis on the correct use of Unified Modelling Language (UML) notation.

The training is based on the IREB CPRE Advanced Level Requirements Modelling syllabus developed by the International Requirements Engineering Board (IREB). IREB is composed of recognized, with relevant achievements and track record, representatives of requirements engineering from academia, industry and consulting.

During the training, the participant will learn the scope of knowledge required to approach the certification exam. We will also discuss the exam formula and rules, as well as good practices for preparing for the exam – how to study, what to pay attention to when studying the source material.

Earning the IREB CPRE Advanced Level certification is an excellent investment in your career development.  The certificate is internationally recognized and valid indefinitely.

Course objectives

• Familiarizing participants with the perspectives of solution modeling according to IREB;
• Learning how to model a solution using UML notation;
• Preparing for the CPRE Advanced Level certification exam.

Topics covered

• EU 1 Basic principles of requirements modeling:
  • Motivation for requirements modeling;
  • Overview of requirements modeling views and languages;
  • Customizing modeling languages and integrating textual requirements;
  • Advantages of requirements modeling and quality of models.
• EU 2 Context modeling in requirements engineering:
  • Purpose of context modeling and basic concepts;
  • Basic elements of context modeling;
  • Notation and principles of context modeling using data flow diagrams;
  • Other types of context modeling.
• EU 3 Information structure view in requirements modeling:
  • Purpose of information structure modeling;
  • Modeling of classes, attributes and data types;
  • Modeling simple relationships, aggregations and compositions;
  • Modeling generalization and specialization;
  • Other modeling concepts.
• EU 4 Dynamic views in requirements modeling:
  • Overview of dynamic views in requirements modeling;
  • Objectives and elements of use case modeling;
  • Identifying use cases and specifying them in text;
  • Structuring use cases and packages;
  • Data flow modeling, control flow modeling and diagram types;
  • Requirements modeling using data flow diagrams;
  • Requirements modeling using activity diagrams;
  • Combining and decomposing functions and ensuring consistency;
  • Objectives and elements of state-oriented modeling;
  • Requirements modeling using state machine.
• EU 5 Scenario modeling in requirements engineering:
  • Basic principles of scenarius modeling.

Prerequisites

• Knowledge of the concepts and issues discussed in the IREB CPRE entry level syllabus;
• At least 1 year of experience in software development projects in an analyst or similar role;
• For those taking the IREB Advanced Level exam, holding the IREB CPRE Foundation Level certification.

Advantages

• Training conducted by an expert with several years of experience in the IT industry and extensive knowledge of IT processes, additionally holding a binding position in the structures of the IREB organization for years;
• Theory supported by project practice – reference of discussed topics to real project situations;
• Analysis of sample exam questions with an indication of important aspects for passing the exam.

Audience

• System and business analysts, product owners, business owners, responsible for modeling IT solutions;
• Software and system engineers;
• Individuals with an entry-level IREB CPRE certification and planning to advance their careers in accordance with the IREB certification program.

Exam

• At the Advanced Level, certification consists of two stages – the Practitioner level and the Specialist level based on it. Each has its own exam and a separate certificate is awarded for each.
• The CPRE AL certification holder:
  • knows the specific terminology in the area covered by the module level.