System Analysis and Design

1. Introduction

System Analysis and Design (SA&D) is a critical discipline in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective information systems. It ensures that business processes are accurately analyzed and translated into functional, efficient, and scalable systems. This course equips participants with the tools and techniques to analyze organizational needs, design system solutions, and ensure alignment with business goals.

2. Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and methodologies of system analysis and design.
• Analyze business processes and gather system requirements effectively.
• Model system processes using structured and object-oriented techniques.
• Design system architectures that are scalable, secure, and user-friendly.
• Develop prototypes, data models, and system documentation.
• Implement testing, maintenance, and evaluation strategies.
• Apply best practices in project management for system development.
• Lead or participate in system development lifecycle projects confidently.

3. Targeted Group

This course is designed for:

• IT professionals and system analysts
• Software developers and programmers
• Project managers and team leaders
• Business analysts
• Database administrators
• Students and professionals aiming to specialize in system design and analysis

4. Course Duration

Total Duration: 3 weeks (96 contact hours)
Delivery Options:

• Instructor-led classroom sessions
• Online interactive workshops
• Hands-on practical labs using system modeling and design software

5. Training Methodology

• Lectures and presentations on system analysis concepts and design techniques.
• Hands-on exercises in process modeling, data modeling, and system design.
• Case studies of real-world system development projects.
• Group projects for requirement gathering, modeling, and system prototyping.
• Workflow simulations and design reviews.
• Capstone project involving complete system analysis and design documentation.

6. Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis and Design

• Overview of system concepts
• Importance of SA&D in business operations
• System development life cycle (SDLC)

Module 2: Requirement Gathering and Analysis

• Techniques: interviews, questionnaires, observation
• Functional vs. non-functional requirements
• Feasibility studies

Module 3: Process Modeling Techniques

• Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs)
• Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs)
• Unified Modeling Language (UML) basics

Module 4: System Design Principles

• Structured vs. object-oriented design
• Modular design and decomposition
• User interface and experience considerations

Module 5: Database Design and Management

• Data modeling
• Relational database design
• Normalization and integrity constraints

Module 6: System Architecture and Hardware/Software Specification

• Client-server and web-based architectures
• Hardware and software selection
• System integration strategies

Module 7: Prototyping and System Development Tools

• Rapid application development (RAD)
• Prototyping methodologies
• CASE (Computer-Aided Software Engineering) tools

Module 8: System Implementation Strategies

• Coding standards and guidelines
• Integration testing and debugging
• Deployment planning

Module 9: System Testing and Quality Assurance

• Types of testing: unit, integration, system, acceptance
• Test case design
• Quality assurance principles

Module 10: System Maintenance and Evaluation

• Corrective, adaptive, and preventive maintenance
• System performance evaluation
• User feedback and iterative improvements

Module 11: Project Management for SA&D

• Planning and scheduling systems projects
• Resource allocation and risk management
• Documentation and reporting

Module 12: Capstone Project – End-to-End System Analysis and Design

• Conduct requirement analysis
• Develop process and data models
• Create a functional system design
• Present and defend the system documentation

7. Expected Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:

• Conduct effective system analysis and requirement gathering.
• Model processes and data for efficient system design.
• Design functional, scalable, and secure systems.
• Implement testing and maintenance strategies.
• Apply SA&D techniques using industry-standard tools.
• Contribute to or lead system development projects confidently.

8. Certificate of Completion

Participants who complete all modules, exercises, and the capstone project will receive:

🎓 Certificate of Completion – System Analysis and Design

Issued by: FOTADE Training, Research and Resource Development Centre

This certificate validates the holder’s expertise in analyzing, designing, and implementing effective information systems, qualifying them for roles such as System Analyst, Business Analyst, Software Designer, or IT Project Manager.