Your structured learning path
BPMN is a practical skill — you learn it by modeling, not by reading. This guide gives you a structured path through our free resources, aligned with what university BPM courses typically cover.
Week by week
Week 1-2: Foundations
Read What is BPMN and What is a Business Process. Complete The Shoe Shop and The Race Track.
Week 3-4: Core concepts
Read Gateway Types and Event Types. Complete Beauty Paradise and BPM Traps.
Week 5-6: Intermediate
Read Sub-Process Types and Collaboration Diagrams. Complete Space Ship and Travel Agency.
Week 7-8: Advanced + exam prep
Complete the remaining exercises. Review Interview Questions as exam prep. Use the Element Reference to fill gaps.
Free resources
- -All guides — 11 free articles covering every major BPMN topic.
- -All exercises — 11 hands-on scenarios from beginner to advanced.
- -Element Reference — look up any of the 68 BPMN 2.0 symbols.
- -Free BPMN Modeler — draw diagrams without installing anything.
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Frequently asked questions
Is ProcessCamp enough to pass my university exam?▼
Our guides and exercises cover the notation comprehensively. For course-specific topics (BPM methodology, process mining theory), supplement with your course materials.
What is the best order to learn BPMN?▼
Start with the Shoe Shop exercise, then follow the structured path above. The exercises build on each other — Shoe Shop teaches basics that Beauty Paradise assumes.
Can I use ProcessCamp diagrams in my assignments?▼
The interactive diagrams are for learning. For assignments, model your own diagrams using the free Crismo modeler or bpmn.io to demonstrate your understanding.