 Geri Winters CEO Wyyzzk, Inc. More About Geri "Geri's OOA/OOD/Rose class is by unanimous acclamation the best training experience we have ever had. Her practical tool-based knowledge is flawless, exceeded only by the depth and breadth of her theoretical understanding and insight. A great communicator to boot! Conservatively, Boeing got back our investment in this training 10-fold, and the returns were realized in the first month on the job." Douglas Nast Seattle, WA, USA "Use cases are sometimes very hard to teach, as is the case with most abstractions. In this book (Applying Use Cases) the abstract is made concrete and if you read it you will learn a lot about use cases." Charles Hiawatha, IA "Over the years, I have worked with Geri on a number of consulting and training engagements in the area of object design and RUP methodology. Geri is one of the most patient supportive, and helpful people I have worked with, and was invaluable in helping me address both technical and people issues. I would always look forward to work with Geri again in complete confidence." Thierry Paradan Palo Alto, CA, USA "My favorite aspect of "Applying Use Cases" is how it follows a hypothetical project from Inception to Transition phases. The authors (Geri Schneider and Jason Winters) provide the reader with a clear idea of how Use Cases fit into the software development process as a whole." Scott Monterey, CA "Geri and I worked together as Process Mentors for a Fortune 50 corporation in the retail sector. Geri was instrumental in the introduction of the Unified Process, developing processes, templates and training programs. She also worked closely with project teams to mentor them on the process and shared her project experiences to help them develop their own project skills." Ed Barber San Jose, CA, USA "No matter what project I worked on with Geri, she was always professional & performed her job above the 'call of duty'. ... The classes I have seen or taken were straight forward & easy to follow. She has an easy teaching style & communicates well with students." Lauren Thayer San Jose, CA, USA |
In One Month You Will Quickly and Easily Write Good Use Cases
Pittsburgh, PA
Dear Friend:
If you are working as a Business or System Analyst, you have probably been asked to write use cases for a project. Maybe your boss sent you to 2 days of training on how to write use cases, or maybe she asked you to buy a book and read up on it. You probably did not get any mentoring, so you struggled along as best you could on your own, asking questions of other people you knew who had at least some exposure to writing use cases.
How well did that work for you? In the pressure of project deadlines, how much time did you have to really learn what you needed to do?
Is the next project coming up for which you will need to write use cases? Are you ready to do that, or are you dreading the task, knowing you have never had the opportunity to really learn how to write use cases properly?
I Struggled to Learn
When I first started working with use cases back in 1995, there was
no one to tell me any more than the most basic information about what
use cases were. I had no one to tell me the tricks that make it easier,
or how to know when my use cases were good.
I started writing use cases for projects and experimenting with them. I read what I could find on use cases, which was not much. I started teaching other people to work with use cases, and in 1997, I wrote the best-selling book - Applying Use Cases: A Practical Guide - to share what I knew with a wider audience.
Teaching other people and working on the book forced me to really think about what I was doing so I could explain it to someone else.
Proven Step-by-Step System
Over the years I have worked hard to develop a step-by-step system
you can use to be quickly successul at writing good use cases for
your projects.
With this system you get:
- A step-by-step approach to writing a basic use case
- Written detailed information on each step, why it is important, and tips for successfully completing that step
- Audio files and teleconferences covering the steps
- Complete example use cases from real projects - you can use these as a starting point for your own use cases
- Plenty of time to practice writing use cases
- Professional review of your use cases
- Personal attention in a small study group
"Thank you very much for the book, cd and goodies! Your class has been very helpful and I am already putting things I have learned to good use. Thank you again for all your help!"
Jodi
Powerful Results When You Learn Using All Your Senses
You need to learn the same information in different ways to truly
understand it. So I give you the information in different forms:
- Reading the information is an important first step to
understanding the concepts, so you get:
- A study guide with detailed notes on each topic and new information and examples not found in the book Applying Use Cases
- Quizzes to remind you of key points
- Hearing the information reinforces what you have read - you
get different information from reading and hearing - so you get:
- 4 weekly teleseminars giving further explanation on key points and time for you to ask your own questions about the material or homework
- MP3 of each week's teleseminar - put them on your favorite MP3 player and listen over and over
- Another way of learning is to review someone else's work,
so you get:
- Example use cases - over 50 sample use cases from real projects
- You have to practice any skill you want to master, so you get:
- Homework - if you want to get better and faster at writing use cases, you have to spend time practicing writing use cases. Each week in the homework you will practice by focusing on specific parts of the use case
- You need a coach to review your work, answer your questions, and
refine your technique, so you get:
- My direct email - send me your questions and I'll send you the answers
- Private coaching - just you and me on the telephone or Skype. You get two sessions of a 1/2 hour each all to yourself.
Cassie
No Travel Means Lower Cost
You might be thinking this will be too expensive, at least $2000 for the
training, coaching, and sample use cases. But by using teleconferences
instead of in-person training, we can keep the cost way down, giving
you a better quality experience, more personal time, and less cost to you.
Let's review exactly what you will receive:
- A study guide with detailed notes, homework,
and quizzes. This study guide covers these core topics:
- writing the basic flow narrative
- preconditions
- postconditions
- handling alternatives and errors
- activity diagrams
- organizing the use cases with use case diagrams and use case model surveys
- different kinds of reviews for use cases
- Answers for the quizzes and homework questions
- 4 teleconferences, one per week for 4 weeks
- Downloadable MP3's of all teleconferences
- Complete use cases for 3 real projects - over 50 sample use cases
- My direct email address for your questions
- Two private coaching sessions of 1/2 hour each by telephone or Skype
All for only $495 USD plus shipping.
let me know by noon of the day of the second class meeting, and
return the study guide for a full refund of the purchase price.
Where Are My Bonuses?
- An author signed copy of the best-selling use case book "Applying Use Cases, 2nd Edition: A Practical Guide"
- A free copy of my new 3D product being released Summer 2007 - see the preview here: 3D Vizz
Serious Students Only
Now, I do not want you to register for this class unless you have the time to
put into writing use cases. I limit my class sizes so that you really have my
attention during the class. I only want people who have the time now to work
on the class. If you do not do the homework, then the class is no better for
you than reading a book, so save your money and read a book instead.
But if you are ready to do the work, and can commit the time to the class, click the button to register for the next session which is starting:
Wednesday, October 24, 2007, 1pm EST.
I wish I had someone to guide me when I was learning to write use cases. It would not have taken me as long to learn to write really good use cases. Why do it the hard way? You can have a book, guided study materials, teleconferences, and personal coaching all in one package. By the end of a month, you will be quickly and easily writing good use cases.
Are you ready to get serious about writing use cases? Remember, you must have the time to spend writing over the next month if you really want to improve.
Talk to you soon!
PS - Mentoring and coaching are the best ways to learn a new skill, but often too expensive. Take advantage of this packaged system to get the best combination of home study with private mentoring.
Your Comments and Questions
Q: I really want to attend your class, but cannot meet at the time of the teleconferences.A: Remember, you get MP3 of all the teleconferences, so if you cannot attend the meetings, you can listen to the recordings and email me any questions you have.
Q: Geri, I already have a copy of your book and I do not want you to ship me the materials. I would rather have electronic copy. Can you do a better deal for me?
A: You can register for the class at a discounted rate.
The Special "No Physical Product" Deal
Q: Wait, I want physical copy AND electronic copy!
A: Everyone who registers will be able to download the course materials in electronic format.