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C1000-116 Exam Topics and Domains
C1000-116 is organized into 7 weighted domains. Expect to work with Case Builder, Process Designer, Automation services, Page Designer, and more.
Architecture
IBM Business Automation Workflow Architecture
- Describe the IBM Business Automation Workflow architecture and components
- Understand the containerized architecture as it relates to application development
- Design applications using appropriate IBM Business Automation Workflow components
Performance and Security
- Demonstrate an understanding of the impact of design decisions on application performance
- Understand the security model for workflow solutions
Workflow Development
Complex Workflow Patterns
- Describe a workflow using complex patterns
- Demonstrate an understanding of the different gateway types and their runtime implications
Business Objects and Variables
Build business objects and variables for use within a business workflow solution
Process and Case Integration
- Implement Process and Case integration patterns
- Configure user security for Cases
- Create and configure ad-hoc activities
Task Management
- Configure task assignments including teams, team retrieval services, team filter services and expert teams
- Model escalations within a business workflow solution
Process Automation Styles
Use IBM Business Automation Workflow to implement different styles of process automation
Tracking and Reporting
Enable workflows for tracking, reporting and Business Automation Insights integration
User Interface Development
Client-side Human Services
Understand and design client-side human services and pages
UI Creation Tools
Create UIs using the Coach Designer and the Page Designer
Service Integration
Call services from UIs
UI Styling and Design
- Apply styling to UIs
- Design workflows using externalized UI
Navigator Integration
Integrate workflow applications with Navigator
Performance and Events
- Understand the performance implications of UI design
- Utilize Coach events to enhance solutions
Service Development
Service Flow Construction
Construct Service Flows
External Service Integration
Call external services, including REST APIs and server configuration
Automation Services
Expose BPM capabilities as an Automation Service
IBM BAW APIs
Demonstrate knowledge of the use of IBM Business Automation Workflow APIs
Document Management
Document Integration
Integrate documents with UI components
Object Stores
Explain the differences between the design and target object stores
Document Handling
Explain document handling within workflows
Error Handling, Debugging, and Troubleshooting
Error and Exception Handling
Design and implement error handling and exception handling
Debugging Tools
- Debug workflows using the appropriate combination of tools
- Monitor and manage process instances using the Process Inspector
UI and Service Debugging
Debug UIs and Service flows
Deployment and Governance
Deployment Lifecycle
Create and manage the deployment lifecycle of case solutions and process applications
Deployment Procedures
- Understand the process application deployment procedure and concepts including online/offline deployment and process instance migration
- Understand the case solution deployment procedure and concepts
How do I earn this certification?
Passing C1000-116 earns the IBM Certified Developer - Business Automation Workflow V20.0.0.2 using Workflow Center certification. It sits in the Business Automation track.
- C1000-080 - IBM Business Automation Workflow v19 Application Development using Integration Designer
- C1000-010 - IBM Operational Decision Manager Standard V8.9.1 Application Development
- Cloud Pak - IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation certifications
- C1000-043 - IBM Blueworks Live and Business Automation Workflow Business Analyst v18 Business-focused automation skills
- C1000-004 - IBM Curam V6.0.5 Business AnalysisComplementary business analysis skills
- C1000-140 - IBM Maximo Manage v8.0 ImplementationProcess automation in asset management
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What's changed on this exam?
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-06-15
- Announcement date: 2021-03-15
- IBM Business Automation Workflow 20.0.0.2 Current version covered in C1000-116 • Release date: 2020-12-11
- Container Deployment Kubernetes 1.25+ Container concepts increasingly important • Release date: 2024-01-01
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by Application Developers and Business Process Developers.
- 6+ months hands-on experience with IBM Business Automation Workflow
- Experience with process and case modeling
- Understanding of BPMN 2.0 notation
- Basic knowledge of JavaScript and web technologies