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BPMN Basics in Five Minutes

Learn the handful of BPMN symbols that cover most business process maps, plus simple rules to draw diagrams anyone can read.

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Free 2-minute video lesson. Learn the handful of BPMN symbols that cover most business process maps, plus simple rules to draw diagrams anyone can read. Short, visual and to the point, so you can watch it between meetings and apply it the same day.

This silent video teaches the essentials of Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) in about five minutes. You will learn the four symbol families, how pools and lanes show who does what, the three most useful gateways, and how events mark starts, waits and ends. A step-by-step routine shows how to map a process from a workshop, followed by style rules that keep diagrams readable. Built for business analysts, ERP consultants and process owners who need clear as-is and to-be process maps.

What you'll learn

  • What is BPMN?
  • Four symbol families
  • Events: circles
  • Activities: rounded rectangles
  • Exclusive vs parallel gateways
  • Inclusive gateway (O)
  • Pools vs lanes
  • Map a process in six steps
  • Style rules that help readers
  • As-is vs to-be maps
  • Key takeaway

Who it's for

Business analysts, product owners and consultants who capture, model and manage requirements.

Go deeper

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Let's connect

I'm Pranshu Shubham, a Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&O Solution Architect and PMP-certified program lead with 8+ years of ERP and AI transformation across the USA, Europe and APAC. I created this resource from real project experience, and I'd love to hear how you use it.