Course overview on the SDLC, analyst deliverables, and techniques for business systems. The material helps read and create documentation used to decide on and implement information systems.
Language of course:
English
Format of the event:
Video lectures
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Course overview
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The course “Analysis for Business Systems” focuses on the systems development lifecycle (SDLC), requirements preparation, and key deliverables that guide build or buy and configuration decisions for information systems.
Who benefits from Analysis for Business Systems
Suitable for
- Entry‑level business and systems analysts seeking SDLC fluency and documentation literacy.
- IT practitioners and process managers involved in selecting or implementing information systems (build vs buy).
- Project participants who need formalized requirements: use cases, process models, and specifications.
Not suitable for
- Those expecting deep programming or low‑level software architecture.
- Projects that avoid process‑driven approaches or requirements documentation.
Problem in business systems → analysis outcome (SDLC)
- Unclear stakeholder needs → structured requirements (functional/non‑functional, prioritization).
- Undefined processes → process models (flow diagrams, BPMN) for aligned design.
- Conflicting expectations → use cases and scenarios with explicit system boundaries.
- Risk of poor solution choice → build vs buy criteria and fit‑for‑purpose matrices.
- Inconsistent documents → SDLC artifact set (BRD/FRD, backlog, prototypes, traceability).
Comparison with alternatives in systems analysis
- Ad‑hoc “as‑is” adoption without analysis: fast start, high rework risk; business‑systems analysis adds measurable fit criteria.
- Relying on vendor demos only: potential bias; SDLC deliverables enable objective evaluation.
- General BA courses: broad theory; this focus emphasizes artifacts and decision support for information systems.
Outcomes after mastering Analysis for Business Systems
- Understanding SDLC stages and roles.
- Ability to read and produce core deliverables: requirements, process models, use cases, and selection criteria.
- Applying requirements traceability and basic prioritization methods.
- Preparing documentation to support build‑or‑buy and configuration of information systems.
Content structure
- Introduction to business systems and organizational context.
- Analysis‑phase documentation and stakeholder alignment.
- Hands‑on preparation of specifications and supporting SDLC materials.
Course Description
During the Analysis for Business Systems course, you’ll learn about the standard model for systems development: the systems development lifecycle, or SDLC. You will learn how to read and even create the specific deliverables that business systems analysts prepare during the SDLC.
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