Addresses the question of how to understand and specify the flow of work responsibility and movement of information throughout the enterprise. For businesses to maximize the benefits of technology, they must transform their ad-hoc and often poorly defined ways of doing things to formal business processes. Analyzes the specification and implementation of complex information systems that integrate well into core business operations. Offers students an opportunity to learn how to use agile process specification techniques, dynamic process execution, and real-time measurement and reporting to support continuous business improvement and change. Part 1 of 2.

Business Process Engineering Part 1

Skills you'll gain
- Business Workflow Analysis
- Requirements Analysis
- Process Design
- Process Optimization
- Business Analysis
- Process Analysis
- Business Requirements
- Business Transformation
- Business Process Modeling
- Business Process Management
- Requirements Elicitation
- Stakeholder Management
- Design Thinking
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Business Process
- Stakeholder Communications
- Process Mapping
- Business Systems Analysis
- Business Process Improvement
- Stakeholder Analysis
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April 2026
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There are 7 modules in this course
In this module, Thriving in the Digital Age, we'll discover today's business landscape, where organizations grapple with challenges that may hinder their competitiveness. Technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and unpredictable market dynamics create an environment where the only constant is change. Legacy systems and organizational structures can impede an organization's ability to adjust accordingly. This inability to adapt, leverage insights from data, and adopt proactive-thinking culture can stifle progress within organizations. The only clear path forward is to adapt to this evolving terrain. Adapting to new technologies (i.e., AI), developing a culture of innovation, and encouraging a mindset open to continuous improvement are vital for organizations to stay competitive.
What's included
3 videos14 readings1 assignment
3 videos•Total 10 minutes
- Course Overview•2 minutes
- Faculty Bio•2 minutes
- Organizational System Evolution•6 minutes
14 readings•Total 158 minutes
- Welcome to Business Process Engineering•1 minute
- Syllabus–Business Process Engineering Part 1•10 minutes
- Academic Integrity•1 minute
- What is Business Agility?•1 minute
- Business Agility Readings•35 minutes
- Historical Context •4 minutes
- Why Do Organizations Struggle? •1 minute
- Understanding Organizational Operating Systems•2 minutes
- Organizational Inefficiencies•1 minute
- Top 10 IT Tech for 2023 •5 minutes
- Business Organizational Structure Overview•41 minutes
- Competencies of Business Agility Overview•1 minute
- Podcast by SAFe on Business Agility •50 minutes
- Competencies of Business Agility•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 2 minutes
- Module 1- Assess Your Learning: Agile Product Delivery•2 minutes
In this module, Business Process Mapping in the Digital Age, we will learn about business process mapping and how it offers numerous benefits to improve efficiency and lead to greater productivity. Business process mapping is the cornerstone of understanding and improving organizational workflows. It involves identifying, analyzing, and visualizing processes to streamline operations.
What's included
1 video10 readings2 assignments
1 video•Total 5 minutes
- Business Process Management•5 minutes
10 readings•Total 152 minutes
- Advanced Business Process Management•55 minutes
- What is the Relationship Between Business Process Management and Technology?•1 minute
- Brief History of Business Process Mapping•2 minutes
- Evolution of BPM•22 minutes
- BPM Advantages and Considerations•5 minutes
- The Iceberg Syndrome•5 minutes
- Process Focused Business Transformation House•6 minutes
- Exploring “Reality” •3 minutes
- Understanding BPM•3 minutes
- Business Process Mapping Resources and Media•50 minutes
2 assignments•Total 13 minutes
- Module 2 - Assess Your Learning: Business Process Management•10 minutes
- Module 2 - Assess Your Learning: Process-Focused Business Transformation House•3 minutes
In this module, Business Analysis Framework, you will learn about business analysis, business models, and how to gather and prioritize requirements. You will learn about the series of plans that help document and set business expectations, which contribute to a business’s success. You will learn what goes into a plan as well as how to draft an effective one. We will also explore the role of the business analyst and how understanding such a role can improve your work as an engineer.
What's included
1 video28 readings4 assignments
1 video•Total 5 minutes
- Navigating Complexities in Business•5 minutes
28 readings•Total 107 minutes
- Overview of Business Analysis in Project Management​ •5 minutes
- Importance of a Well-Defined BA Plan​ •3 minutes
- Key Components of a Comprehensive Business Analysis Plan•5 minutes
- Why Is Having a Plan Important to How an Engineer Approaches Work?​•2 minutes
- Understanding Elicitation in Business Analysis​•5 minutes
- Crafting an Effective Elicitation Plan​•5 minutes
- In-Depth Exploration of Elicitation Techniques​•5 minutes
- Elicitation Considerations​•3 minutes
- Elicitation Considerations​ - Part 2•3 minutes
- ​Successful Implementation of Requirements Traceability​•4 minutes
- Types of Models in Business Analysis: Textual Modeling•3 minutes
- Types of Models in Business Analysis: Graphical Modeling•3 minutes
- Techniques for Prioritizing Requirements•3 minutes
- BA's Contribution to Project Success​​•3 minutes
- Document Roles, Project System, and Project State•5 minutes
- Integration of BA Activities in the Project Management Lifecycle•5 minutes
- Navigating Complexity: An Overview•2 minutes
- Collaborative Workshop: Mapping BA Activities to Project Phases•2 minutes
- Process Mapping •5 minutes
- Understanding the Basics of Process Mapping ​•1 minute
- Shapes Used in Process Mapping​•5 minutes
- Creating a Relationship Map•2 minutes
- Creating the Cross-Functional Process Map​•5 minutes
- Process Map Example•10 minutes
- SWOT Analysis•5 minutes
- Understanding Gap Analysis•3 minutes
- Feasibility Considerations in Project Planning•2 minutes
- Crafting Your Story: Unveiling the Essence of the Issue​•3 minutes
4 assignments•Total 72 minutes
- Module 3 - Assess Your Learning: BA Plan and Components•6 minutes
- Module 3 - Assess Your Learning: Elicitation•3 minutes
- Module 3 - Assess Your Learning: Identifying and Prioritizing Requirements•3 minutes
- Boston Marathon Project: Elicitation Techniques and Requirement Prioritization•60 minutes
In this module, Stakeholder Analysis, we will look into strategies for keeping our stakeholders engaged. Through activities such as stakeholder analysis, mapping, and engagement, you will learn how to take a strategic approach to identify, understand, and involve stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
What's included
2 videos19 readings3 assignments
2 videos•Total 8 minutes
- Elevator Statements•3 minutes
- Stakeholder Analysis •4 minutes
19 readings•Total 66 minutes
- Agile Modeling: Navigating Fluidity in Project Design•2 minutes
- Wireframes•1 minute
- Unlocking the Value of Personas in User-Centered Design​•2 minutes
- Persona Sample: Emily, the Tech-Savvy Freelancer•6 minutes
- Unlocking Visibility: The Significance of Information Radiators in Agile•2 minutes
- Key Components of Agile Information Radiators•5 minutes
- Distinguishing Information Radiators From Project Updates•10 minutes
- Unlocking the Power of Collaboration: Exploring the Benefits •3 minutes
- Crafting an Agile Charter: Navigating Uncertainty With Clarity•2 minutes
- Elements of an Agile Project Charter: Navigating the Agile Landscape​•3 minutes
- Elements of Elevator Statements: Articulating Project Essentials With Precision•3 minutes
- Stakeholder Engagement and Analysis: Navigating the Tapestry of Collaboration•8 minutes
- Navigating the Agile Landscape: Educating and Addressing Stakeholder Concerns​ •2 minutes
- Understanding Stakeholder Concerns in Agile Adoption: A Varied Landscape​ •2 minutes
- Unlocking the Value: Benefits of Keeping Stakeholders Engaged​•2 minutes
- Principles of Stakeholder Engagement: Nurturing Collaborative Success•3 minutes
- Enhancing Workshop Effectiveness: Recommendations for Success​•3 minutes
- Unlocking the Essence of Stakeholder Engagement and Agile Practices: A Comprehensive Summary​•3 minutes
- Agile Collaboration With Stakeholders •4 minutes
3 assignments•Total 9 minutes
- Module 4 - Assess Your Learning: Data Collection Techniques •3 minutes
- Module 4 - Assess Your Learning: Information Radiators•3 minutes
- Module 4 - Assess Your Learning: Agile Charters•3 minutes
In this module, Process Mapping Methodologies and Approaches, our focus is on unraveling the intricacies of process mapping. We will explore various methodologies and techniques crucial for understanding and optimizing business processes. In particular, we will begin by gaining insights into the diverse techniques employed in process mapping. You will also dive into the world of visual representation with a focus on key tools like flowcharts, process diagrams, swimlane diagrams, and value stream mapping.
What's included
2 videos14 readings2 assignments
2 videos•Total 8 minutes
- Process Mapping Considerations•4 minutes
- Introduction to Process Mapping Techniques and Their Applications•5 minutes
14 readings•Total 159 minutes
- Unlocking Insights Through Visualizations in Business Analysis•3 minutes
- An Overview to Process Mapping Methodologies, Approaches, and Techniques•2 minutes
- The Goals of Effective Data Visualization•2 minutes
- A Guide to Interpreting Diagrams•5 minutes
- The Core Questions•2 minutes
- Conceptual vs. Data-Driven Diagrams•5 minutes
- Navigating Declarative and Exploratory Dimensions•6 minutes
- A Guide to Selecting Chart Diagrams - Part 1•5 minutes
- A Guide to Selecting Chart Diagrams - Part 2•5 minutes
- Process Mapping Videos•85 minutes
- The Art of Visual Communication•10 minutes
- Designing an Effective Swimlane Diagram•4 minutes
- Enhancing Value Through Swimlane Diagrams•4 minutes
- Using Swimlane Diagrams Video•21 minutes
2 assignments•Total 8 minutes
- Module 5 - Assess Your Learning: Process Mapping Goals and Approaches•3 minutes
- Module 5 - Assess Your Learning: Process Mapping•5 minutes
Welcome to this module, Process Analysis, where we will delve into the essential skills of identifying process inefficiencies and bottlenecks in team dynamics and business operations. This module is designed to provide you with practical knowledge and techniques to conduct effective root cause analysis on real-world business problems. We will also explore the critical role of engineers in enhancing business efficiencies through systematic analysis and problem-solving.
What's included
1 video15 readings3 assignments
1 video•Total 6 minutes
- Ishikawa or Fishbone Analysis•6 minutes
15 readings•Total 48 minutes
- The Challenges of Advancing Automation: Navigating the Complexities of Digital Transformation•2 minutes
- The Outsourcing Paradox and Dependency Dilemmas•2 minutes
- The Pitfalls of Over-Reliance on Automation in Problem Solving•3 minutes
- Challenges of Automation in Business Operations•2 minutes
- The Plateau of Initial Automation Gains•2 minutes
- The Pitfalls of Misguided Automation: Understanding the Core Issues•2 minutes
- The Paradox of Automation Acceleration•2 minutes
- Predominance of Technology-Centric Approaches in System Replacements•3 minutes
- Establishing an Environment for Strategy Execution•2 minutes
- The Critical Role of Business Capabilities in Executing a Business Operating Model (BOM)•4 minutes
- The Synergy of Strategy, Vision, and BPM in Achieving Organizational Success•3 minutes
- The 7FE Framework: A Comprehensive Approach to Business Process Management•10 minutes
- Navigating the 7FE Framework: A Strategic Approach to BPM Implementation•5 minutes
- The Pillars of Successful Business Process Management: Project Management, People Change Management, and Leadership•3 minutes
- Conclusion: Enhancing Business Efficiency Through Effective Process Management•3 minutes
3 assignments•Total 9 minutes
- Module 6 - Assess Your Learning: Challenges in Automation•3 minutes
- Module 6 - Assess Your Learning: Automation in Businesses•3 minutes
- Module 6 - Assess Your Learning: Process Scenario: Inventory Management at FastTrack•3 minutes
In this module, Design Thinking, our journey begins with an in-depth exploration of the design thinking process, which is a structured framework used by designers and innovators worldwide. We will dissect each component of this process, delving into its practical applications and theoretical underpinnings. You'll learn about the five stages of design thinking: empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and test. Each stage plays a crucial role in understanding and solving real-world problems in a user-centric manner. By comprehending these stages, you'll be equipped to apply design thinking methodologies in various contexts, from product development to service enhancement.
What's included
1 video28 readings3 assignments
1 video•Total 5 minutes
- Empathy Maps•5 minutes
28 readings•Total 104 minutes
- Understanding the Design Thinking Process•3 minutes
- The Human-Centric and Risk-Reducing Advantages of Design Thinking•2 minutes
- The Explainer: Design Thinking•3 minutes
- The Design Thinking Process: Balancing Divergent and Convergent Thinking•2 minutes
- Techniques for Understanding Stakeholders•2 minutes
- Empathy Map•5 minutes
- Framing Problems With "How Might We..."•3 minutes
- Guiding Innovation and Creativity•3 minutes
- Point of View (POV)•3 minutes
- The Essence of the Problem: Working to Understand•4 minutes
- The Key to a Good Solution: A Good Problem Statement•1 minute
- The Value of Point of View (POV) in Problem-Solving•3 minutes
- The Power of Point of View (POV) in Problem Solving•3 minutes
- Visual and Analytical Tools•5 minutes
- Understanding the User's Needs with Empathy and Clarity•4 minutes
- User Stories•1 minute
- Defining the Right Design Challenge•3 minutes
- Best Practices in Ideation: Unlocking Creativity to Solve Design Challenges•3 minutes
- Ideation Rules: Guiding the Creative Sandbox•3 minutes
- Ideating Thoughts: Cultivating Creativity and Innovation•3 minutes
- Ideating Techniques: Tools for Creative Exploration•3 minutes
- Idea Generation Techniques: Nurturing a Wealth of Creative Insights•2 minutes
- The Process of Evaluating and Selecting Solutions•2 minutes
- Developing the Prototype: Transforming Ideas into Tangible Reality•2 minutes
- Testing Your Prototype: A Comprehensive Guide•10 minutes
- Shopping Cart Design Process•23 minutes
- Module Summary•1 minute
- Congratulations! •2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 11 minutes
- Module 7 - Assess Your Learning: Design Thinking Process•3 minutes
- Module 7 - Assess Your Learning: Identify a Problem Statement for a Real-World Issue•5 minutes
- Module 7 - Assess Your Learning: Design Thinking Process—From Evaluation to Prototyping and Testing•3 minutes
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