Designing Information Systems | Online Short Course
The Designing Information Systems course is tailored for professionals and learners who want to understand how to plan, design, and implement effective information systems that support business goals. Whether you’re in IT, business analysis, or systems development, this course is a critical addition to your portfolio of IT courses, providing the skills to turn information requirements into well-structured, scalable solutions.
As businesses increasingly rely on digital systems to manage operations and data, the ability to design efficient and user-centred information systems has become essential. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the design process, from identifying needs to creating practical system solutions.
What You’ll Learn
Through this course, you’ll gain valuable experience in:
Analysing business needs and translating them into system requirements.
Understanding system design models and architectural frameworks.
Creating logical and physical designs for databases, interfaces, and processes.
Applying principles of usability, security, and scalability.
Collaborating with stakeholders throughout the design and implementation phases.
These skills are crucial for careers in IT systems analysis, design, development, and project management.
Who Should Enrol
This Designing Information Systems course is ideal for learners and professionals involved in system development or seeking to expand their capabilities through structured IT courses.
Ideal for:
- Aspiring systems analysts, architects, and developers.
- IT professionals responsible for managing or improving information systems.
- Project managers and business analysts working on system implementation.
- Students studying IT, software engineering, or business technology.
Anyone wanting to build systems that align with user needs and organisational strategy.
By enrolling, you’ll gain practical design skills that can be applied across a wide range of industries and digital platforms. As part of a broader pathway of IT courses, this programme will help you understand the full system development lifecycle and your role in shaping digital solutions.
Take the next step—enrol today and learn how to design information systems that are functional, user-focused, and aligned with real-world business needs.
Description
People credited with this unit standard are generally found within the general accounting field with a specialism in Information Systems. On successful completion of the unit standard, people will be able to analyse information systems in business and participate in the design of identified Information Systems.
Course Content
Unit 1: Demonstrate an understanding of the role of information in organisation design and behaviour
- The role of information in organisation control and behaviour is described to clients in a meaningful manner
- Current terminology describes economic, technical, operational, and behavioural risks associated with information in organisations
- The effects of new development techniques and management theories on the formal systems development lifecycle are evaluated and explained in line with organisational status
- The Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) is described in relation to project management and documentation requirements
- Databases and database management systems are explained to clients regarding organisation, acquisition, storage, access, sharing, control, and implications
Unit 2: Participate in the analysis and design of information systems
- System analysis and design techniques appropriate to the organisational structure and requirements are applied
- The organisation’s information requirements are elicited utilising appropriate communication techniques
- All relevant documentation is compiled in accordance with organisational and system needs
- Systems are sourced and designed to meet the organisation’s information requirements
Unit 3: Maintain control over system development processes
- Investigation and feasibility studies are conducted to evaluate and control system development
- The phases of the SDLC are adhered to and changes are made when necessary
- System acquisition policies are formulated and monitored on an ongoing basis
- Control over system development processes is maintained through continuous, accepted evaluation and testing procedures
Accreditation
- Non-accredited: Short course only
- Duration: 1h 10m
- Delivery: Classroom/Online/Blended
- Access Period: 12 Months
