Business Modelling Methodologies Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for advanced-level participants who wish to optimise rule execution, integrate Drools with enterprise systems, and leverage advanced features such as decision tables and domain-specific languages (DSLs).

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Optimise the performance of complex rule execution.
• Utilise advanced Drools features such as decision tables, DSLs, and rule templates.
• Integrate Drools seamlessly with enterprise applications and external systems.
• Implement robust version control and collaboration mechanisms for rule development.
• Design and deploy scalable Drools-based solutions to meet enterprise needs.

This course is designed for enterprise architects, business and system analysts, technical managers, and developers who wish to apply business rules to their solutions.

The course includes numerous practical, hands-on exercises where participants will create working rules. If you only require a high-level overview of Drools, please refer to our other courses.

This course is typically delivered using the latest stable version of Drools and jBPM; however, for bespoke training, it can be tailored to a specific version.

This course is designed for enterprise architects, business and system analysts, and managers who wish to apply business rules to their solutions. With Drools, you can express your business rules in near-natural language, thereby narrowing the gap between business and IT.

Insurtech (also known as Digital Insurance) refers to the convergence of insurance and emerging technologies. In the Insurtech space, "digital insurers" apply technological innovations to their business and operating models to reduce costs, enhance customer experience, and improve operational agility.

In this instructor-led training, participants will gain a clear understanding of the technologies, methods, and mindset required to drive digital transformation within their organisations and across the wider industry. The training is designed for managers who need a high-level overview, wish to cut through the hype and jargon, and are ready to take the first steps toward developing an Insurtech strategy.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Discuss Insurtech and all its components intelligently and systematically
• Identify and demystify the role of each key technology within Insurtech.
• Draft a general strategy for implementing Insurtech within their organisation

Audience

• Insurers
• Technologists within the insurance industry
• Insurance stakeholders
• Consultants and business analysts

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, with exercises and case study group activities

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level developers seeking a solid introduction to Drools 6 and its application in implementing business rules within their software solutions.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core concepts and advantages of rule engines such as Drools.
• Utilise the Drools Workbench and Eclipse for authoring and testing rules.
• Create, organise, and execute business rules using the Drools rule engine.
• Apply advanced features including decision tables, ruleflows, and domain-specific languages (DSLs).

This three-day course is designed to introduce Drools 7 to Business Analysts responsible for writing tests and business rules.

The course focuses on developing pure business logic. Upon completion, analysts will be able to author tests and logic that developers can seamlessly integrate with business applications.

This three-day course is designed to introduce Drools 7 to developers. It does not cover Drools integration, performance optimisation, or other advanced topics.

In this live, instructor-led training in New Zealand, participants will gain a clear understanding of the technologies, methods, and mindset required to implement a Fintech strategy.

This course is designed for managers who need to develop a holistic view of Fintech, cut through the hype and jargon, and take concrete first steps toward adopting new technologies relevant to financial businesses and services.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to

• Present viable Fintech strategies tailored to their organisation.
• Understand and explain the role and functionality of key technologies.
• Develop an action plan for introducing new technologies in a structured, step-by-step manner.

Insurance in the Digital Era offers a practical overview of how digital transformation is reshaping products, operations, and customer engagement across the insurance sector.

This instructor-led, live training (delivered online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level insurance professionals seeking to understand and apply digital technologies, data-driven strategies, and innovation frameworks to modernise insurance offerings and operations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Explain the role of AI, Big Data, IoT, and automation in modern insurance workflows.
• Identify InsurTech trends and understand their impact on the broader insurance ecosystem.
• Design customer-centric strategies powered by digital tools and data-driven insights.
• Apply data-driven approaches to risk management and decision-making.
• Develop an innovation and change management approach tailored for insurers.
• Assess real-world case studies and translate key lessons into local initiatives.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case study analysis and collaborative group workshops.
• Practical exercises and action planning tailored to participants' organisations.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training session for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Requirements Engineering (RE) is a key discipline within software and systems development, focused on identifying, documenting, and managing the needs and constraints of stakeholders to ensure project success.

This instructor-led, live training (online or on-site) is aimed at intermediate-level professionals who wish to deepen their understanding of practical Requirements Engineering while preparing for the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the key concepts and terminology defined by the IREB CPRE Foundation syllabus.
• Identify and elicit requirements using effective and context-appropriate techniques.
• Model, document, and validate requirements for real-world projects.
• Manage requirements changes, traceability, and prioritisation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Use Requirements Engineering tools and best practices to enhance communication and project outcomes.
• Be fully prepared to sit and pass the IREB CPRE – Foundation Level certification exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case-based exercises and collaborative workshops.
• Exam preparation sessions and practice questions.

Course Customisation Options

• Additional modules or industry-specific case studies can be added on request.

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (delivered online or on-site) is designed for intermediate-level system administrators and developers who wish to configure, manage, and deploy Java applications on the JBoss platform.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure JBoss Application Server and its core components.
• Customise JBoss AS services for monitoring, database connections, and transaction management.
• Develop and deploy EJB 3 session beans and web applications.
• Utilise the JBoss Messaging Service to deploy and manage JMS applications.
• Manage JBoss AS through the Java Management Extension and Administration Console.
• Implement JBoss Drools for business rules management and utilise the Guvnor tool for rule development and testing.

Model-Based Development (MBD) is a software development methodology that enables faster, more cost-effective development of dynamic systems such as control systems, signal processing, and communication systems. It relies on graphical modelling rather than traditional text-based programming.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to apply MBD methodologies to reduce development costs and accelerate the time to market for their embedded software products.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to

• Select and utilise the right tools for implementing MBD.
• Use MBD to carry out rapid development in the early stages of their embedded software project.
• Shorten the time to market for their embedded software releases.

Course format

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and extensive hands-on practice

This instructor-led, live training in New Zealand (online or on-site) is designed for individuals who wish to understand requirements analysis and carry it out efficiently and accurately using proven analysis techniques for their projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Identify different types of requirements.
• Understand the overarching concepts and activities involved in requirements analysis.
• Gain familiarity with requirements analysis methodology.
• Leverage various requirements analysis techniques to their advantage.
• Structure requirements to communicate effectively with architects and developers through an iterative requirement gathering process.

This programme equips participants with the core principles and practical applications of software engineering, requirements engineering, and testing through immersive, hands-on learning experiences.