The Unified Modelling Language is the OMG® standard for visual modelling, and is now the most widely used and supported notation for software analysis and design.

Adopted as a standard by the OMG in November 1997, it has now been revised and updated to version 2.0.

However, version 1.x is still widely used, and for most users, the transition to version 2.0 is fairly straightforward.

Team members require this skill to successfully perform the following roles: System Analyst and Designer.

This skill is taught as part of the following courses:-

• Essentials of Visual Modelling with UML
• Essentials of Visual Modelling with UML 2.0
• Mastering Object Oriented Analysis and Design with UML 2.0

Users require this skill to gain the full benefits from the following tools:-

• IBM Rational Rose
• IBM Rational XDE
• IBM Rational Software Modeller
• IBM Rational Software Architect