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Learn how to craft and scale use cases that drive smarter, more successful software projects.
The Effective Use Case Development course offers a comprehensive and practical approach to writing use cases, guiding students through beginner to advanced techniques using real-world examples and proven methods.
The class will cover the following topics:This class is ideal for business analysts, software engineers, and technical project managers who want to master structured use case development to support successful project outcomes.
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Section 1. Introduction
What is a use case?
Requirements and use cases
Use Cases as project-linking structure
When use cases add value
Manage your energy
Section 2. The Use Case as a Contract for Behavior
Interactions between actors with goals
Contract between stakeholders with interests
The graphical model
Section 3. Scope
Functional scope
Design scope
The outermost use cases
Using the scope-defining work products
Section 4. Stakeholders
The primary actor
Supporting actors
The system under discussion
Internal actors and white-box use cases
Section 5. Three Named Goal Levels
User goals (blue, sea-level)
Summary level (white, cloud/ kite)
Subfunctions (indigo/black, underwater/clam)
Using graphical icons to highlight goal levels
Finding the right goal level
A longer writing sample: "handle a claim" at several levels
Section 6. Preconditions, Triggers, and Guarantees
Preconditions
Minimal guarantees
Success guarantee
Triggers
Section 7. Scenarios and Steps
The main success scenario
Action steps
Section 8. Extensions
Extension basics
The extension conditions
Extension handling
Section 9.Linking Use Cases
Sub use cases
Extension use cases
Section 10. Formats to Choose From
Forces affecting use case writing styles
Standards for five project types
Conclusion
Section 11. On Being Done
Section 12. Scaling Up to Many Use Cases
Say less about each one (low-precision representation)
Create clusters of use cases
Section 13. CRUD and Parameterized Use Cases
CRUD use cases
Parameterized use cases
Section 14. Business Process Modeling
Modeling versus designing
Linking business and system use cases
Section 15. The Missing Requirements
Precision in data requirements
Cross-linking from use cases to other requirements
Section 16. Use Cases in the Overall Process
Use cases in project organization
Use cases to task or feature lists
Use cases to design
Use cases to UI design
Use cases to test cases
The actual writing
Section 17. Mistakes Fixed
No system
No primary actor
Too many user interface details
Very low goal levels
Purpose and content not aligned
Advanced example of too much UI
Please check the course description to find prerequisite information.
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| Effective Facilitation for Business Analysts | 2 | $1590 |
| Business Analysis for the IT Professional | 4 | $2195 |
| Business Process Analysis and Management | 4 | $2395 |
| Modeling Techniques for the Business Analyst | 4 | $2395 |
| Software Quality Assurance | 3 | $2095 |
| Effective Methods of Software Testing Workshop | 3 | $2095 |
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| Course Title | Dates | Times | Location | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Use Case Development | 12/2/2025 – 12/5/2025 | 10:00AM-4:45PM EST | Local/Remote | $2,195.00 |
| Effective Use Case Development | 2/2/2026 – 2/5/2026 | 10:00AM-4:45PM EST | Local/Remote | $2,195.00 |
| Effective Use Case Development | 3/23/2026 – 3/26/2026 | 10:00AM-4:45PM EST | Local/Remote | $2,195.00 |
| Click Class Title for Dates and Details | Days | Course Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Management | 2 | $1590 |
| Business Process Analysis | 3 | $2385 |
| Business Analysis Essentials | 3 | $2395 |
| Risk Management for Business Analysts and Business Systems Analysts | 1 | $795 |
| Software Testing Certification Boot Camp | 3 | $2045 |
| Business Analyst Boot Camp | 5 | $2345 |
| CBAP Certification Prep Boot Camp | 5 | $2395 |
| Fundamentals of Software Testing | 3 | $1345 |
| Effective User Acceptance Testing | 2 | $708 |
| Effective Facilitation for Business Analysts | 2 | $1590 |
| Business Analysis for the IT Professional | 4 | $2195 |
| Business Process Analysis and Management | 4 | $2395 |
| Modeling Techniques for the Business Analyst | 4 | $2395 |
| Software Quality Assurance | 3 | $2095 |
| Effective Methods of Software Testing Workshop | 3 | $2095 |
As part of our commitment to supporting learners at every stage, we’re working to develop a library of free Business Analysis tutorials designed to help you tackle common tasks and workflows. We understand that not every situation calls for a full course, so these resources offer quick, practical guidance to help you get the job done efficiently.
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