Testimonials for UML Business Analysis Training

"The instructor made me feel very comfortable with the material. I never felt I could not ask any question—regardless of the area being covered. He provided real-life examples, was patient and offered a great delivery of the subject matter. He promoted a relaxed style and created a healthy learning environment. I have gained a much greater understanding of the UML rules and a perspective on how to apply that knowledge."

"I am impressed to see that when we gain knowledge at a deeper level we can easily understand the wholeness of the subject matter. For instance, the BCM diagram is the best way to comprehend a Business Process. It makes UML business analysis much easier."

"I was impressed with the progression of topics, clarity and applicability to our problem. The instructor is knowledgeable, provides useful examples and is patient. This course gives me a new way to approach Analysis challenges."

"It was presented in such a way that I am now able to see business processes from a new angle as opposed to just the accounting angle. The methodology is very pleasant and engaging. The instructor's practical experience was the key ingredient that helped me understand the subject matter."

"The instructor has been presenting the material in an easy and memorable way, while adjusting his approach and pace to the student's level of understanding."

"I've been impressed with the way the instructor taught. He was able to come up with something that everybody would agree to and eventually reach a productive consensus. I can assure you will not fall asleep in the class."

"The instructor was extremely knowledgeable in the subject matter and expressed his knowledge in very simple terms. Some are born teachers, some are trained to be teachers, some are good teachers, and Francis is an inspiring teacher."

"The instructor was able to provide all details of the course, while allowing ample time for students to absorb the information, and accomplishing it within the schedule. I will be able to apply the knowledge I've gained immediately to my role and responsibilities in requirements analysis, and will be able to communicate with developers more effectively. I am amazed at how interesting the course was and how helpful I expect it to be."

"This course has given me the ability to condense a large amount of information into one manageable and reader-friendly format. I now have the tools to not only speak a universal language between all our departments, but also the ability to take one concept and apply it to many processes. It is impossible not to get excited about what this knowledge can do for our company!"

"I was most impressed by the flexibility and usefulness of UML."

"The course really helps understand how to play skillfully with objects. All these days I was working with objects and now I know how to make objects work for me!"

"The instructor had great knowledge of the subject. The presentation of the material was outstanding. Very well organized!"

"I hated to see the class end! I was so impressed with the way the material was presented &ndash great workshops together with an energetic and passionate instructor. I was amazed to learn how both our IT and Business departments can learn to the speak the same language."

"I was impressed with the professor's experience and complete understanding of the entire development process. The lectures and explanations were clear and thorough. I'd definitely recommend this course to other people!"

"The instructor teaches complex things in a very simple way. He is one of the best instructors I've been ever been taught by."

"After taking this class, concepts and classes have become clear to me. I've always been confused by OO, and now it makes sense. This may be the best class I've had in my five years at my company. All IT at Trane should have this class."

"I was impressed with the instructor's knowledge, ability to explain concepts clearly, and patience. The course lectures were really good. "

"What suprised me the most is the applicability of this material to non-technical problems. I've learned more structured syntax and a new way to attack problem sets."

"The instructor was excellent. He was patient, and made this difficult subject fun by using good illustrations and examples. "

"The instructor knew the subject matter very well and was very receptive to all questions. I also liked the logical order in which the material was presented ."

"I was most impressed with the presentation on Business Concepts and how to model them. The instructor really 'owned' the material and was able to present it in an understable way. I've walked away with the ability to see the connection between IT and our Business areas."

"I have attended many training courses where either the instructor excelled in communications or in the knowledge of the subject matter. It's rare to find an individual who can convey abstraction in a useful and meaningful way, but Francis excelled in both! This course has given me just what I was looking for: a way to communicate the ideas of our domain specialists to the members of the development team."

"The concepts presented in this course directly apply to my work and will improve the effectiveness of my daily job functions. The instructor had great enthusiasm for the topic."

"I believe the most important aspect of the course was individual time to do exercises and the group work was an excellent feature as well. The instructor was able to reach students with the interesting remarks and stories. He allowed students to think and express their questions and ideas."

"This course has enabled me to work more effectively with our IT department as well as our business areas. I found the lectures and explanations clear and thorough."

"This course has given me the foundation for the proper business analysis that I believe will benefit me throughout my career."

"I really liked the 'learn and then do' structure of the class. This allowed me to put into action what I had just learned. I also enjoyed the instructor's opennes to questions and to differing opinions."

"In this course I've been most impressed with the powerful techniques we have learned. The ability to simplify the complex is invaluable. I feel that after this course I can tackle complex situations better and break them down into manageable chunks. I can think of many projects over the last couple of years that this would have helped with greatly. The instructor was able to explain the concepts in a way that I can relate to my own experience. He always had several real life examples to cite and could come up with abstract examples that brought it into greater focus."

"The instructor showed great knowledge and experience in his presentations. The pace and manual were excellent."

"Examples and exercise problems were clear to illustrate just exactly the scope of the current lesson. In this course I gained ability to analyze and solve business problems in a much more effective manner."

"The instructor had knowledge and passion for the subject and conveyed it well. He was also dedicated to seeing that each participant understood it well. The course has greatly increased my interest in the subject!"

"The instructor was knowledgeable of his domain and self-confident. I've been impressed with modeling techniques, clear course materials, and orderly progression of the class as well as systematic unfolding of ideas."

"I was impressed with the amount of learning I was able to do in a short period of time. The instructor had a great ability to explain things in multiple ways so it was easy to comprehend."

"The instructor was very knowledgeable and his application of real life business scenarios to each method was very helpful. Thanks to this course I have a much better understanding of how to break down a process from start to finish. "

"The instructor's always able to make the topic very interesting and help students understand the subject matter in a relaxed fashion."

"I was impressed with the instructor's understanding of modeling and its relation to the business world. He showed he had real experience with the concepts taught by using excellent examples. This course has given me a tool that will enhance my job to the fullest."

"This was a high quality instructor. We were able to attain a very high amount of knowledge in a short period of time. The teaching method used allowed for high retention."

"Even though I learned all the notations quickly, I kept on receiving more and more subtle knowledge every day of the course."