Your path to mastering fact-oriented modeling. Whether you're new to FCO-IM or looking to deepen your skills, we've organized our best resources into learning paths.
Beginner Path
New to fact-oriented modeling? Start here to understand the fundamentals.
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FCO-IM in one slide
Quick visual overview of the methodology -
Advantages of Fact Based Modeling
Why FCO-IM? Understand the benefits -
Graphical Notations
Learn to read FCO-IM diagrams -
From language to models
How natural language becomes structured models -
Short modeling tutorial
Hands-on introduction with step-by-step guidance -
Elementary Fact Expressions
Master the core building block of FCO-IM
Intermediate Path
Ready to apply your knowledge? Learn practical techniques and patterns.
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Transformation of Models
How conceptual models become technical artifacts -
Flexible Data Models
Design patterns for adaptable models -
Foreign Keys are Easy
Understanding database relationships in FCO-IM -
Tables and Views
Generating database structures from your model -
Refactor your Model
Techniques for model optimization -
Modeling a Catalog
Real-world example: product catalog design
Hands-On Sessions
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Entering your first model in CaseTalk |
Using the Data Explorer |
Advanced Path
Deepen your expertise with methodology theory and complex scenarios.
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NIAM, ORM and FCO-IM
Understand the methodology's history and differences -
Modeling Goals and Properties
Advanced modeling techniques -
Data Modeling by Example
Complex real-world modeling scenarios -
Reverse Engineering
Import existing databases into CaseTalk -
Linking Tables
Advanced patterns for table relationships
Go Further
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Instructor-led courses |
In-depth reading material |
visual learning
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Fun visual explanations of concepts |
Tutorials and demonstrations |
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Conference talks and slides |
Real-world modeling scenarios |
