Software Analysis & Design - Part of Modular Certificate in Software Design & Development (DFSD)
About This Course
This module introduces learners to the two activities in a software development lifecycle: Software Analysis and Design. An overview of Software Development Life Cycles will be provided to give context to the two main activities needed prior to implementation. learners will learn about the different concepts and techniques to analyze the given requirements, derive related software components and develop suitable software design based on the components derived from the analysis activities. learners will specify, design and document the different components using various appropriate tools, notations and methods of representation.
What You'll Learn
1. Gain an overview of Software Development Life Cycles to understand the context of software analysis and design.
2. Learn the concepts and techniques for analyzing requirements and deriving related software components.
3. Develop suitable software designs based on analysis activities.
4. Specify, design, and document software components using various tools, notations, and methods of representation.
Entry Requirements
Min. 3 relevant GCE ‘O’ levels and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
• English Language (Grade 1-7)
• Mathematics (Grade 1-6)
• Any two other subjects (Grade 1-6)
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.5
OR NITEC with GPA >= 3.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 2.0
OR Higher NITEC with GPA >= 1.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant work experience
OR NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >= 3.5 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR Higher NITEC in Technology or Services with GPA >=2.0 and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR relevant Advanced WSQ Certificate (or higher) and Level 6 WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA and Workplace Numeracy SOA and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience
OR applicants with at least 2 years of relevant working experience may apply for the course