Practical Modeling Series

Most people struggle not with understanding CMMN, but with translating real-world, unpredictable workflows into clear, actionable models. You’ve likely read the theory—now it’s time to build. This section is where theory meets practice, guiding you through actual modeling tasks with real examples, screenshots, and structured exercises.

Each chapter builds on the last, starting with how to interpret messy business stories and ending with clean, maintainable models ready for review or implementation. Whether you’re modeling a compliance case, a medical triage workflow, or a customer onboarding process, this series gives you the tools and confidence to build with clarity.

You don’t need a perfect diagram on the first try. What matters is learning how to think in cases—how to anticipate changes, organize logic, and make your models both precise and adaptable. Think of this as your workshop: no jargon without context, no shortcuts, just steady progress.

What This Section Covers

These chapters walk you through modeling with intention, from initial analysis to final structure. You’ll see how real CMMN examples unfold in practice.

• Design Thinking for CMMN Modelers: Learn to transform vague narratives into structured case designs by aligning stakeholder needs with CMMN’s logic—no assumptions, just clarity.
• Building Your First Case Step-by-Step: Follow a complete CMMN beginner example from scratch in Visual Paradigm, including setup, execution logic, and validation checks.
• Structuring Models for Maintainability: Master layout principles, naming standards, and modular design so your models stay readable, reusable, and easy to update over time.

By the end, you should be able to:

• Break down complex, unstructured workflows into manageable CMMN elements
• Apply a consistent case modeling approach using real CMMN example models
• Build a complete CMMN diagram from idea to validation, step by step
• Use visual and naming strategies to keep models maintainable
• Recognize when and how to adapt your model as new information emerges
• Apply what you’ve learned to real-world scenarios like customer service, legal workflows, or medical care planning

Tools like Visual Paradigm help keep your diagrams clean and organized—but the real work is in your mind. This isn’t about perfection. It’s about precision in thought, clarity in design, and confidence in action. Ready to begin?