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Data, AI & Digital Skills

Systems Analysis and Design

Analyse business needs and design information systems that work for users, from requirements to rollout.

  • 5 days
  • Classroom · Live virtual · In-house
  • Afriskora Certificate of Completion

Course overview

This course teaches the methods used to plan and design information systems: understanding processes, gathering requirements, modelling data and designing user-friendly systems. It covers both traditional and agile approaches and is suitable for ICT staff and business analysts involved in system projects.

Who should attend

  • ICT staff and developers
  • Business and systems analysts
  • Project team members
  • Users involved in system selection

What you will be able to do

  • Analyse current processes and problems
  • Gather and document requirements
  • Model data and processes
  • Design user-centred systems
  • Plan testing and implementation

Course outline

  1. Day 1The systems development life cycle

    • • SDLC models
    • • Agile vs waterfall
    • • Feasibility studies
    • • Roles in a system project

  2. Day 2Analysis

    • • Process modelling
    • • Requirements elicitation
    • • Use cases and user stories
    • • Prioritisation

  3. Day 3Data modelling

    • • Entity-relationship modelling
    • • Normalisation
    • • Data dictionaries
    • • Integration needs

  4. Day 4Design

    • • User interface design
    • • System architecture
    • • Security by design
    • • Prototyping

  5. Day 5Implementation

    • • Testing strategies
    • • Data migration
    • • Training and change
    • • Post-implementation review

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Systems Analysis and Design course?

The course runs for 5 days. Daily start and finish times are confirmed in your joining instructions. Live virtual sessions cover the same programme.

Do I receive a certificate?

Yes. Every participant who completes the course receives an Afriskora Certificate of Completion with a unique code that employers can verify online.

Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. We can run it at your premises or online for your team, on dates that suit you, and adapt examples and case studies to your sector.

How do I book and pay?

Request dates and we'll send available sessions and a quote. Bookings are confirmed by invoice and paid by EFT. South African clients can include the course in their Workplace Skills Plan.

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