Systems Analysis and Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to analyze business requirements, design software solutions, manage development projects, and apply the Software Development Life Cycle from planning through maintenance.
Duration 5 Days – 35 hrs.
Overview
Modern organizations rely on structured and well-managed software development processes to deliver reliable, secure, and scalable information systems. Whether developing a new application or enhancing an existing one, understanding Systems Analysis and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is essential for achieving successful project outcomes.
This comprehensive training course provides participants with a practical understanding of Systems Analysis, Business Requirements Gathering, Software Development Life Cycle methodologies, project documentation, system modeling, testing, deployment, maintenance, and continuous improvement.
Participants will explore both traditional and modern SDLC methodologies including Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and Hybrid approaches while learning industry best practices used in enterprise software development projects.
Hands-on workshops, case studies, and group exercises reinforce learning through real-world scenarios commonly encountered in IT organizations.
Objectives
- Understand the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
- Explain the roles and responsibilities throughout the software development process
- Perform effective systems analysis and requirements gathering
- Analyze business problems and translate them into system requirements
- Apply different SDLC methodologies appropriately
- Develop functional and non-functional requirements
- Create essential SDLC documentation
- Utilize process modeling and system modeling techniques
- Understand software design principles
- Participate effectively in Agile and traditional software projects
- Understand software testing, deployment, maintenance, and support processes
- Apply SDLC best practices in enterprise environments
Target Audience
- Software Developers
- Junior Developers
- Systems Analysts
- Business Analysts
- Programmer Analysts
- Quality Assurance Engineers
- Software Testers
- Technical Leads
- Project Coordinators
- IT Project Managers
- Fresh Graduates entering IT
- Management Trainees
- Solution Architects
- Application Support Engineers
- Anyone involved in software development projects
Prerequisites
- Basic computer proficiency
- Basic understanding of information systems
- Familiarity with software applications
- No programming experience required
- Basic knowledge of business processes is advantageous but not mandatory
Course Outline
Day 1 – Introduction to Systems Analysis and SDLC Foundations
Module 1 – Introduction to Systems Development
- Information Systems Overview
- Business Applications
- Enterprise Systems
- Digital Transformation
- Role of IT in Organizations
Module 2 – Introduction to SDLC
- What is SDLC?
- Why SDLC Matters
- Benefits of SDLC
- Characteristics of Successful Projects
- SDLC Best Practices
Module 3 – SDLC Phases Overview
- Planning
- Requirements Analysis
- System Design
- Development
- Testing
- Deployment
- Maintenance
- Continuous Improvement
Module 4 – Roles and Responsibilities
- Project Sponsor
- Product Owner
- Business Analyst
- Systems Analyst
- Developer
- Tester
- DevOps Engineer
- Project Manager
- End Users
Workshop: Understanding an Enterprise Software Development Project
Day 2 – Systems Analysis and Requirements Engineering
Module 5 – Business Analysis Fundamentals
- Understanding Business Problems
- Business Processes
- Stakeholder Analysis
- Current vs Future State
Module 6 – Requirements Gathering
- Interviews
- Observation
- Surveys
- Workshops
- Brainstorming
- Document Analysis
- Prototyping
Module 7 – Requirements Documentation
- Functional Requirements
- Non-functional Requirements
- Business Rules
- Constraints
- Acceptance Criteria
Module 8 – Process Modeling
- Process Flowcharts
- Swimlane Diagrams
- Data Flow Diagrams
- BPMN Overview
Workshop: Requirements Gathering Exercise
Day 3 – System Design and SDLC Methodologies
Module 9 – System Design Fundamentals
- High-Level Design
- Detailed Design
- Architecture Concepts
- Design Principles
- Modular Design
Module 10 – UML Fundamentals
- Use Case Diagrams
- Activity Diagrams
- Sequence Diagrams
- Class Diagrams
- Entity Relationship Diagrams
Module 11 – SDLC Methodologies
Waterfall
- Advantages
- Limitations
- Best Use Cases
Agile
- Agile Principles
- Agile Manifesto
Scrum
- Sprint
- Product Backlog
- Sprint Planning
- Daily Stand-up
- Sprint Review
- Sprint Retrospective
Kanban
- Visual Workflow
- Work in Progress
Spiral
Incremental Model
Hybrid SDLC
Workshop: Selecting the Appropriate SDLC Model
Day 4 – Software Development, Testing and Deployment
Module 12 – Software Construction
- Coding Standards
- Version Control
- Code Reviews
- Secure Coding Awareness
Module 13 – Software Testing
- Testing Principles
- Test Planning
- Unit Testing
- Integration Testing
- System Testing
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Regression Testing
Module 14 – Deployment
- Deployment Planning
- Release Management
- Change Management
- Go-Live Activities
- Rollback Planning
Module 15 – DevOps Overview
- Continuous Integration
- Continuous Delivery
- Automation Concepts
- Infrastructure as Code
Workshop: Creating a Software Release Plan
Day 5 – Maintenance, Governance and Practical Application
Module 16 – Software Maintenance
- Corrective Maintenance
- Adaptive Maintenance
- Perfective Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
Module 17 – Risk Management
- Project Risks
- Technical Risks
- Operational Risks
- Mitigation Strategies
Module 18 – Documentation Standards
- Software Requirement Specification (SRS)
- Functional Specification
- Technical Documentation
- User Manuals
- Test Documentation
Module 19 – SDLC Governance
- Quality Assurance
- Configuration Management
- Change Control
- Compliance
- Audit Readiness
Module 20 – Emerging Trends
- DevSecOps
- AI-assisted Software Development
- Low-Code/No-Code Platforms
- Cloud-native Development
- Microservices
- Continuous Improvement
Capstone Workshop
Participants will work in teams to complete an end-to-end SDLC case study, including:
- Business Problem Analysis
- Stakeholder Identification
- Requirements Gathering
- Functional and Non-functional Requirements
- Process Flow Development
- SDLC Model Selection
- High-Level System Design
- Testing Strategy
- Deployment Plan
- Final Project Presentation
