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Understanding Systems Analysis Course


Understanding Systems Analysis
Understanding Systems Analysis

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Course Description

Systems analysis is the methodical investigation of a problem and the identification and ranking of alternative solutions to the problem. Systems analysis is often called structured systems analysis when certain “structured” tools and techniques, such as Data Flow Diagrams, are used in conducting the analysis. This free online course in Understanding Systems Analysis enables the learner to study systems development and analysis and the types of management that are needed when a business is planning on process re-engineering. The course will be of interest to business professionals who would like to gain a basic knowledge and understanding of systems analysis.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this course the learner will be able to:
- List the different meanings of systems development life cycle;
- Explain the activity known as “business process engineering”;
- Describe a system survey and outline its goals;
- Describe the term “structured systems analysis”.

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Course Rating (By Learners): 4 stars based on 25 votes
Course Title: Understanding Systems Analysis
Course #: 613
Course Publisher: Global Text Project
Course Category: 9
Content Origin:
Course Description: Systems analysis is the methodical investigation of a problem and the identification and ranking of alternative solutions to the problem. Systems analysis is often called structured systems analysis when certain “structured” tools and techniques, such as Data Flow Diagrams, are used in conducting the analysis. This free online course in Understanding Systems Analysis enables the learner to study systems development and analysis and the types of management that are needed when a business is planning on process re-engineering. The course will be of interest to business professionals who would like to gain a basic knowledge and understanding of systems analysis.

License: This course is available from Global Text Project OpenCourseWare through the following Creative Commons licence:
Creative Commons License
Release Date: 18 July 2013
Content  
Course Duration (Avg Learner): 2-3 Hours
Video/Audio: None
Audio Only: None
Animation: None
Assessments: Yes
Education Level
Age appropriateness: 18+ Years
Minimum Grade/Class Level:
Validation: Level 5
ALISON Testing: Yes
Certification Availability
PDF Download: Yes
Parchment: Yes
Framed Certification: Yes

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  • Wade Taylor
    Wade Taylor United States of America This course was very informative. 2015-07-18 19:07:11
  • Nathan Brown
    Nathan Brown United States of America Absolutely loved the course, it will help me in my career 2015-06-20 14:06:43
  • Miguel D Taylor
    Miguel D Taylor Bahamas A very good course. Should prove beneficial to the learner. 2015-05-18 15:05:29
  • Ibrahim Khaleelullah Khan
    Ibrahim Khaleelullah Khan Qatar Very good course to give an overview of System Analysis 2015-05-05 07:05:49
  • Leonard Chan
    Leonard Chan Australia Great overview very helpful 2015-03-19 05:03:32
  • David Oberpriller
    David Oberpriller United States of America This was a great course that clarified some things that I had been doing for years but never stopped to think why. 2015-03-12 03:03:13
  • Wahab Shobowale
    Wahab Shobowale United Kingdom Nice course, even for practitioners in the field of operations/ process analysis. Thanks, God bless Alison team. 2014-09-14 19:09:11
  • Imran Jamal
    Imran Jamal Tanzania Very interesting subject. As we are currently implementing a revenue management system. this particular course was insightful and will act as a guide, whenever i require some background information 2014-04-23 06:04:30
  • Milly Recho
    Milly Recho Uganda Course Module: Module 1: Systems Development Course Topic: Phases, Steps, Purposes and Tasks Comment: fantastic 2013-07-27 08:07:29
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