Citizen Development Training Course
Citizen Development is a business practice that empowers non-IT staff to execute software development tasks by utilizing low-code or no-code platforms to build critical business applications.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for business professionals who want to acquire the skills to develop applications and automate processes, even without an IT background.
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Grasp the principles of Citizen Development and understand the typical responsibilities of a Citizen Developer.
- Master the techniques for performing process automation.
- Automate tasks within existing business applications.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and discussions.
- Extensive exercises and practical practice.
- Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.
Course Customization Options
- To request a customized training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction
- Overview of Citizen Development
- Understanding the Lean Startup Cycle
- Understanding the concept of MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
- Introduction to Design Thinking
- Introduction to UI/UX
Understanding Products and Processes
- Product canvas
- Process canvas
- Prototype creation process
- Process automation with RPA
- Documenting processes
- Overview of Power Automate
Understanding Virtual Agents and Applications
- Get to know chatbots
- Introduction to Power Virtual Agents
- Overview of applications
- Introduction to Power Apps
Understanding Business Intelligence (BI)
- Overview of Business Intelligence
- Introduction to Power BI
Advanced
- Practical case
- Panel presentation
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental computer knowledge
Target Audience
- Business professionals
- Corporate employees
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Testimonials (3)
I especially appreciated the instructor’s ability to give thorough, well-explained answers to questions specific to my personal situation.
HASAN TAHA URLU - Huber Turkiye
Course - Assertiveness
interaction and discussion with each other in different groups, together with some games.
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Course - High-Impact Communication Skills
Training was tailored to my needs
Patricia - Embraer
Course - Influencing and Avoiding Conflict
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