Foundation in Systems Development

AssistKD's Foundation in Systems Development course is aimed at anyone involved - either directly or indirectly - in systems development who wishes to gain an understanding of a broad range of systems development approaches and the tools and techniques used in the development of software solutions. Key course areas include:

• System development lifecycles and approaches
• Business analysis, requirements engineering and making a business case
• Systems modelling and specification techniques and CASE (Computer Aided Software Engineering) tools
• Systems design and architecture
• Quality assurance, testing and CAST (Computer Aided Software Testing) tools
• Implementation and changeover

The course covers all topics contained within the BCS syllabus and provides participants with knowledge that underpins the higher level Solution Development qualifications.
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Assessment and accreditation

This course prepares participants for the BCS Foundation in Systems Development examination, which is held on the final day of the course. This takes the form of a one-hour, multiple choice examination and tests the participant's knowledge of the foundation in systems development syllabus. This certificate contributes to the BCS International Diploma in Solution Development, as shown below:

Course structure and timings

The course takes place over 3 days. Refreshments and lunch are provided free of charge to participants.
Day 1 - 09:30 start / 17:00 finish

• System development disciplines and roles
• Systems development lifecycles
• Business analysis
• Requirements Engineering

Day 2 - 09:00 start / 17:00 finish

• Making a business case
• Systems development approaches and methodologies
• Systems modelling and specification techniques
• Systems design

Day 3 - 09:00 start / 16:00 finish

• Systems architecture
• Quality and testing
• Implementation and changeover
• System evaluation and maintenance
• CASE and CAST tools
• Examination

Course director and trainers

The Foundation in Systems Development training courses are delivered by trainers who bring their substantial experience of practical systems development projects to the programme. Pete Thompson is the course director.

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Reference manual

A comprehensive manual, containing detailed information about the systems development framework and techniques, and providing references for further reading, is provided to each delegate who attends this course.