Test 000-186: IBM Business Process Manager Express or Standard Edition V7.5.1 BPM Application Development

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To prepare for Test 000-186 it is first recommended that you are familiar with the job role description and the parameters this certification is based on, as well as have knowledge of the topics outlined in the test objectives/skills measured on the test. Compare your own technical level to the test objectives and the recommended training resources, and then determine for yourself how much preparation you require. Note that these educational sources are recommended, but not required (*) before taking a certification test.

You can prepare for the test through the Tutor Approach (classroom, instructor led course) or the Self-Study Approach. Sources within each approach collectively cover the skills measured on the test.

To prepare via the Tutor Approach, take courses [(WB738 or VB738) and (WB743 or VB743 or ZB743) ] and refer to the sources with an * in front of them. Note that per this formula, you are required to take 2 courses..

To prepare via the Self-Study Approach, omit the course, and refer to all other sources with and without the * in front.

(*) Notes:

The recommended educational resources listed are not intended to be a substitute for, but should complement, relevant practical experience.
Extensive product knowledge is required to pass the test.
Every effort has been made to make the recommended educational resources as complete and as accurate as possible, but no warranty of fitness is implied. The resources provided are on an as is basis. IBM shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entity with respect to any loss or damages arising from course or publication content.

Classroom Course

Course title: Process Implementation II with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1
Course duration: 3 days
Course number: WB738
Alternative Option - Instructor-Led Online Course: Process Implementation II with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1 (Remote)
Abstract: In this 3-day, instructor-led course, you will learn proven methods for architecting, designing, and building a complex process solution with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1.

The course focuses on the Standard configuration of IBM Business Process Manager, and starts with an overview of how to design a process application. Throughout the course, you will develop a process application that enhances the function, usability, performance, and maintainability of business processes. This process application incorporates rich user interactivity without sacrificing user response time. You will also learn how to integrate disparate systems and data sources.

The course also covers how to extend process visibility beyond direct process participants. Process visibility is extended to managers and executives by including reports that expose real-time productivity and historical performance trends.

The lab environment for this course uses the Windows platform.

Note:
For Test 000-186:

This course (incl. student notebook and student exercises) partially covers test objectives 1A, 2B, 3A, 4B, 4C

This course (incl. student notebook and student exercises) fully covers test objective 1B, 1C, 2D, 3D

Course title: Modeling and Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1
Course duration: 5 days
Course number: WB743
Alternative Option - Instructor-Led Online Course: Modeling and Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1 (Remote Classroom)
Abstract: PLEASE NOTE: This course is also available as a on line course Modeling and Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1 See "Online Course" (ZB743).

This 5-day, instructor-led course teaches core process modeling skills, project development methodology, implementation fundamentals, and delivery best practice patterns that improve the speed and quality of process definition and implementation efforts.

In this course, students use the IBM Business Process Manager Process Designer component to create a business process definition (BPD) from business requirements that are identified during process analysis. The course begins with an overview of BPM and process modeling. Students learn how to make team collaboration more efficient by enabling all team members to use standard process model elements and notation, which makes expressing and interpreting business requirements consistent throughout the BPM life cycle. The course also teaches students how to build an agile and flexible shared process model that key business stakeholders understand and developers can implement, and that can be adjusted to accommodate process changes. The course continues with an overview of the architecture of IBM Business Process Manager, and describes the use of process applications and toolkits within the tool. Students create variables, implement gateways, and enable swim lanes to demonstrate process flow on their diagrams. They also build customized Web 2.0 user interfaces (coaches) to enable business and process data flows throughout a process model. The course emphasizes the concepts of reuse, ease of maintenance, and best practices. Students learn how to work within the parameters of the BPM life-cycle methodology to maximize the functionality of IBM Business Process Manager and project development best practices. These methods include meeting the target playback goal and validating model functionality.

This course is designed for all users of any of the IBM Business Process Manager software packages, including basic, standard, and advanced. The course uses an interactive learning environment, with hands-on demonstrations and class activities to reinforce concepts and check understanding. Lab exercises throughout the course provide hands-on experience with BPM tasks and skills. This course is designed to be collaborative, and students can work in teams to perform class activities. The lab environment for this course uses the Windows platform.

Note:

For Test 000-186:

this course (incl. student notebook and student exercises) fully covers test objectives 1D, 1E, 1F, 3C, 3D, 3G, 3H, 5A, 5C, 5D
This course (incl. student notebook and student exercises) partially covers test objectives 1A, 2B, 2C, 3E, 3F

Instructor-Led Online Course

Process Implementation II with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1 (Remote)

Modeling and Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1 (Remote Classroom)

Online course

Course title: Modeling and Implementing with IBM Business Process Manager V7.5.1 (Self-paced)
Course duration: 5 days
Course number: ZB743
Abstract: Self-paced virtual courses provide the same deep technical content as our classroom courses, but allow you to learn on your own schedule. You can stop and start a Self-Paced Virtual class as needed during the 60-day access period.