Systems Modelling Techniques (IS)

Core content

Course content:

• Justify the need for IT system modelling and modelling techniques
• Explain why it is important to model IT system requirements from different perspectives
• Develop models of system functionality. These models should be either process models with supporting process descriptions or use case diagrams with supporting use case descriptions
• Develop models of system data. These models should be either entity relationship models or analysis class models, both with supporting descriptions
• Develop a dynamic model. This model should be either an entity life history showing the effect of events on an entity or a sequence diagram showing the realisation of a use case
• Evaluate selected models against business objectives and system requirements
• Appreciate how the selected models inter-relate with each other
• Describe how the products of analysis feed into the design and development of a system.

The format of the examination is a one hour (open book) written examination based on a scenario with 15 minutes reading time.

Who should attend There are no specific pre-requisites for entry to the examination. However, candidates who intend to take the three modules; Systems Development Essentials, Systems Modelling Techniques and Systems Design Techniques are advised that the following sequence is recommended: Systems Development Essentials, Systems Modelling Techniques, Systems Design Techniques. Note: Non UK MOD candidates wishing to attempt the ISEB accredited examination will be required to pay the prevailing BCS/ISEB examination fee.