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title: BPMN Cheat Sheet | Camunda
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# BPMN cheat sheet

 A complete BPMN reference guide with all the symbols, events, and gateways you need to interpret and model business processes faster.

Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) is the standard visual language used for process modelling, making it a vital part of increasing Business-IT alignment.

Download our ***BPMN Cheat Sheet*** for a visual, one-page guide of the various symbols and concepts in BPMN such as swim lanes, gateways, activities and more. 

**What’s inside:**

- The complete set of BPMN 2.0 symbols in a useful desk reference format
- Clear explanations of activities, events, gateways, and data objects
- Visual examples of pools, lanes, and message flows

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