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Analysis for Business Systems
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 9 hours
  • Course by University of Minnesota
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Lesson 1: Business Processes

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Draw a Context Diagram

3 Videos

  • 1.1-1 Course Overview & Personal Introduction
  • 1.1-2 What is a Business Process?
  • 1.1-3 Business Process Characteristics

Lesson 2: Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC)

    • 3 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Match Reasons to SDLC Phases

3 Videos

  • 1.2-1 SDLC Overview
  • 1.2-2 SDLC Variance
  • 1.2-3 Role of the Business Analyst

1 Readings

  • Why Software Fails

Lesson 3: Plan Phase

    • 4 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • Identify the Benefits
  • Why Hire a Project Manager?

4 Videos

  • 1.3-1 System Request
  • 1.3-2 Feasibility Analysis
  • 1.3-3 Change Management & Organizational Readiness
  • 1.3-4 Project Plan

2 Readings

  • Organizational Readiness
  • Writing Real Risks

Lesson 4: Module 1 Summary

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1: Intro to Business Systems Quiz

Lesson 1: Analysis Phase Overview/Requirements

    • 7 Videos
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7 Videos

  • 2.1-1 Analysis Phase to System Proposal
  • 2.1-2a Well-Formed Requirements
  • 2.1-2b Individual Requirements
  • 2.1-2c Requirements Language
  • 2.1-3 Functional vs. Non-functional Requirements
  • 2.1-4a Methods
  • 2.1-4b Traceability

Lesson 2: Test Cases & Use Cases

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Write Test Cases

4 Videos

  • 2.2-1a Use Cases Part 1
  • 2.2-1b Use Cases Part 2
  • 2.2-2 Use Case Diagrams
  • 2.2-3 Test Cases

1 Readings

  • Writing Good Test Cases

Lesson 3: Module 2 Summary

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2: Analysis Phase Documentation Quiz

Lesson 1: Data Flow Diagrams

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Readings
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5 Videos

  • 3.1-1 Data Flow Diagrams (DFD)
  • 3.1-2 Data Flow Diagram Levels
  • 3.1-3 Data Flow Diagram Types
  • 3.1-4 Decomposing Data Flow Diagrams
  • 3.1-5 Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN)

1 Readings

  • BPMN Simulation Process Video

Lesson 2: Entity-Relationship Diagrams

    • 4 Videos
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4 Videos

  • 3.2-1 Entity Relationship Diagram (ERD) Introduction
  • 3.2-2 ERD Intersection Entities
  • 3.2-3 ERD Subtype and Supertype
  • 3.2-4 ERD Modeling Hierarchies

Lesson 3: Module 3 Summary

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3: Analysis Phase Diagrams Quiz

Lesson 1: Object Orientation

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 4.1-1 Object Orientation (OO) Introduction
  • 4.1-2 OO Inheritance and Unified Modeling Language (UML)
  • 4.1-3 OO Additional Diagrams

Lesson 2: Unified Modeling Language

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 4.2-1 Acquisition Strategies
  • 4.2-2 Alternative Analysis
  • 4.2-3 Architectural Options

Lesson 3: User Interface Design

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • 4.3-1 Design Logical to Physical
  • 4.3-2 Develop Test Document

Lesson 4: Build vs. Buy

    • 3 Videos
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3 Videos

  • 4.4-1 Transition
  • 4.4-2 Maintenance and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
  • 4.4-3 Course Wrap Up

Lesson 5: Module 4 Summary

    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4: Design Phase Overview Quiz

Course Project

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
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1 Peer Review

  • Course Project

1 Videos

  • Course Project Overview

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Embark on a journey to master the role of a business systems analyst with the "Analysis for Business Systems" course, designed for those passionate about IT and Computer Science. This foundational program, crafted by Coursera, focuses on empowering you with the knowledge and skills required to enhance organizational processes through effective information system acquisition. Throughout this comprehensive 540-minute course, you'll delve into the systems development lifecycle (SDLC), gaining expertise in reading and creating essential deliverables that guide organizations in building or selecting the right systems. You'll learn how to translate organizational needs into precise requirements, ensuring the acquisition of systems with the correct functionality, size, and cost. The course offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional tiers, catering to various learning needs and budgets. Ideal for aspiring business systems analysts or IT professionals seeking to expand their skillset, this course promises to be a valuable asset in your career development. Join us and become proficient in driving process improvement and efficiency within your organization.

Ken Reily
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Ken Reily