Systems Analysis and Design
Module 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design +/-Be able to give an overview of systems analysis and design
The Basic components of an Information System: A business information system includes the hardware, software, data, processes and people that serves a business purpose.
Entities and Attributes: Introduction: Data is comprised of intities; each entity has attributes.
The Registration System: As we look at systems as an analyst, there are important questions to ask.
Entities and Attributes: Data is comprised of intities; each entity has attributes.
Learn draw.io: There are many diagrams used by systems analysts. Draw.io if a free source for drawing professional quality diagrams.
The Systems Development Life Cycle: The Seven Phases of the System-Development Life Cycle: Planning, Systems Analysis & Requirements, Systems Design, Development, Integration and Testing, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance
Module 2: Communications +/-Understand the importance of good communication for a systems analyst
Talk-the-Talk: Terms your client uses
Drawing diagrams with draw.io: Free website for drawing diagrams.
Communication Skills: Top 10 Communication Skills for Workplace Success
Module 3: Analyze the System +/-Understand how to analyze a business and the role of IT in supporting the business goals.
Module 4: Managing the Project +/-Understand how to plan, monitor, track, schedule and report on an IT project.
Module 5: System Requirements +/-Understand the requirements modeling process.
Module 6: Data, Process Modeling +/-To understand how the system transforms data into information
Module 7: Object Modeling +/-To understand how object oriented modeling is used to represent a system.
Module 8: Systems Development +/-Understand some of the options to consider in developing a system.
Module 9: User Interface Design +/-To be able to design an effective user interface, including consideration of security and control issues
Module 10: Database Design +/-Understand the Importance of designing a data system that is flexible, reliable, accurate and robust.
No repeating fields: Where do the repeating fields go?
Module 11: System Architecture +/-Understand how the logical design of a system is transformed into a blueprint for the physical system. Understand the issues involved such as servers, clients, networks, processing methods, and other considerations
Module 12: Systems Implementation +/-To be able to describe the steps and concepts of successfully implementing a system.
Module 13: System Support and Security +/-To understand the importance of post-implementation maintenance, security, backup, disaster recovery, and performance. Understand that even the best systems eventually become obsolete.
