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DTBS 0008 - Modeling, Analyzing and Redesigning Business Processes

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Business processes are the natural activities you perform that produce value, serve customers and generate income. Unfortunately, most organizations are set up to manage tasks instead of processes. Learn how process modeling provides a simple yet powerful method for analyzing wasted time and resources and how to redesign them for efficiency and better service. Rediscover your core business requirements and streamline the ways in which they are achieved.

Course Outline/Topics

  1. Business Analysis
  2. Systems Thinking
    1. System Map
    2. Gap Analysis
    3. Link to Requirements
  3. Process Mapping and Analysis
    1. Top Down Chart
    2. Block Diagram
    3. Activity Chart
    4. Workflow Diagram
    5. Cross-Functional Chart
    6. Types of Improvement
    7. BPMN
    8. Process Metrics
  4. Translation to Requirements
    1. Link to Requirements
    2. Use Cases

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

  • Document processes for business requirements or business process modeling initiatives
  • Recognize and remove activities and process flaws that do not add value
  • Engage business leaders, users and customers in process change efforts
  • Define process boundaries, identify stakeholders, and capture input and output gaps using the system map
  • Document the current state of the business processes using the “best” tools and techniques
  • Define and capture most meaningful performance metrics
  • Analyze processes and develop future state
  • Use process tools to develop business requirements

Prerequisites

Business Analysis Boot Camp or equivalent experience

Who Should Attend

  • Business analysis managers
  • Business or technical analysts
  • Operations analysts or managers
  • IT or development managers
  • Systems analysts or managers
  • Project managers
  • Requirements engineers

Testimonials

"This was a great course, good balance of content with time, and a treasure trove of resource material that students can take and use immediately. I really appreciated all of the real-world examples … the content would have been dry to get through otherwise. I greatly enjoyed taking this class with Ralph. He was an engaging presenter, used lots and lots of real world examples and also had a good amount of practice time for the students, so that we could apply what we learned. Thank you!"
-Participant, Spring 2024

"I liked the content, tools and materials we covered. I also appreciated the links to other resources."
-Participant, Spring 2024

"Good flow, nice balance, great examples. Useful information."
-Participant, Spring 2024

Instructors

  • Mike Parnitzke

Applies Towards the Following Credentials

  • Business Analysis Certificate : Core
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DTBS 0008 - 260428V

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Apr 28, 2026
Live Online
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$895.00
Section Title
Modeling, Analyzing and Redesigning Business Processes
Type
Live Online
Days
T, Th
Time
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Dates
Apr 28, 2026 to Apr 30, 2026
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
14.0
Location
  • Online (Central Time)
Instruction Method Options
Live Online  
Course Fee(s)
Registration $895.00
Potential Discount(s)
  • Early Bird
CEUs
1.4 CEUs
Cancel Request Deadline
Apr 14, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 29, 2026
Instructors
  • Mike Parnitzke
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Mike Parnitzke

Mike Parnitzke is an experienced instructor and consultant specializing in Business Analysis, Process Improvement, and Project Management. With over 15 years of Fortune 50 corporate experience, he has led teams in implementing process improvements and new technologies to drive measurable business results.

Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Parnitzke had more than 15 years of Fortune 50 corporate success facilitating both management and specialized project teams in their quest towards process excellence. He teaches several seminars for Orion at universities throughout the United States.

He played a key leadership role in the design and full deployment of all key business enterprise processes for the startup of the $500 million Telephone Sales Organization of Pepsi-Cola National Customer Service Center in Winston-Salem, NC. In a prior Pepsi assignment, as Process Improvement Manager, he managed a massive reengineering effort to streamline bottling operations processes via new information technology.

Mr. Parnitzke is one of Orion’s top team members for the evaluation and application of information technology, particularly ERP systems. His most recent clients include Wake Forest University, where he led the effort to improve processes and improve the existing Banner system; and Kaplan Early Learning Company where he completed an end-to-end process analysis and requirements blueprint in preparation for a system upgrade vs. replacement analysis.

As an instructor, he emphasizes practical application, guiding students through real-world case studies and problem-solving exercises. He is passionate about helping professionals bridge the gap between strategy and execution.

Mr. Parnitzke earned his Bachelor of Science at the University of Florida and his MBA at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

DTBS 0008 - 260428V - Modeling, Analyzing and Redesigning Business Processes

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Mike Parnitzke

Mike Parnitzke is an experienced instructor and consultant specializing in Business Analysis, Process Improvement, and Project Management. With over 15 years of Fortune 50 corporate experience, he has led teams in implementing process improvements and new technologies to drive measurable business results.

Prior to joining Orion, Mr. Parnitzke had more than 15 years of Fortune 50 corporate success facilitating both management and specialized project teams in their quest towards process excellence. He teaches several seminars for Orion at universities throughout the United States.

He played a key leadership role in the design and full deployment of all key business enterprise processes for the startup of the $500 million Telephone Sales Organization of Pepsi-Cola National Customer Service Center in Winston-Salem, NC. In a prior Pepsi assignment, as Process Improvement Manager, he managed a massive reengineering effort to streamline bottling operations processes via new information technology.

Mr. Parnitzke is one of Orion’s top team members for the evaluation and application of information technology, particularly ERP systems. His most recent clients include Wake Forest University, where he led the effort to improve processes and improve the existing Banner system; and Kaplan Early Learning Company where he completed an end-to-end process analysis and requirements blueprint in preparation for a system upgrade vs. replacement analysis.

As an instructor, he emphasizes practical application, guiding students through real-world case studies and problem-solving exercises. He is passionate about helping professionals bridge the gap between strategy and execution.

Mr. Parnitzke earned his Bachelor of Science at the University of Florida and his MBA at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.

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