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This course is part of Information Systems Specialization
Instructor: Ken Reily
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Some IT work and experience
Some business analysis skills and knowledge
Some project management skills and knowledge
(545 reviews)
Recommended experience
Beginner level
Some IT work and experience
Some business analysis skills and knowledge
Some project management skills and knowledge
Learn about the standard models of systems development: the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
Learn how to read and create specific deliverables that business systems analysts prepare during the SDLC.
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Most often, organizations acquire information systems as part of a larger focus on process improvement and efficiency. These organizations need to invest in the right system to meet their needs: right functionality, right size, and for the right price. The business systems analyst role in most organizations is responsible for translating the organization’s needs into requirements, which are then used to select or build the right system for the organization.
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. These documents provide guidance to the organization as they determine whether to build or buy and configure a system that meets the organization’s needs.
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Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
Highly recommended if you want to enchance your skills in System analysis field .This course will give you best methodoligies to have grip on the essential tools
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2021
Basically, a great course. Very brief introduction into BA's work, well-strucktured and very well taught. Huge thanks to Ken. Loved the course.
Reviewed on Sep 7, 2020
This is an excellent course for all those who want to have a good foundations on the concepts of business analysis and what goes in the process. Very well structured program and course material.
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