Mainframe Training : Structured Systems Analysis and Design

Structured Systems Analysis and Design

Mainframe Training Overview

The ANALYSIS PORTION presents the MAJOR Structured System Analysis TOOLS used to improve the requirements definition / analysis activities of a project - Data Flow Diagrams, Data Dictionary, Processing Specifications, Data Structure Diagrams.

The STRUCTURED ANALYSIS WORKSHOP sessions provide opportunities to practice the use of these major tools.

The DESIGN PORTION of the class discusses the use of (the major Structured System Design tool) the Structure Chart.

Two STRATEGIES are discussed for developing Structure Charts based on Data Flow Diagrams (Transaction- and Transform-Centered).

Several QUALITY standards are discussed for determining the "correctness" of a Structure Chart.

A STRUCTURED DESIGN WORKSHOP is used to practice developing Structure Charts; and determine of their "correctness".

Mainframe Training Learning Objectives

After successful completion the attendee will be able to -

Discuss how Structured Systems Analysis overcomes the shortcomings of the "classical" systems development

List the tools of Structured Analysis and describe their use

Develop Data Flow Diagrams and describe their components

Define different system components in the Data Dictionary

Document system needs in a Structured Specification

Revise and refine Structure Charts

List and describe the quality standards for Structure Charts

Determine Case Study quality using "Goodness" Criteria

List the major considerations of Packaging, Implementation, Optimization, and Management

Mainframe Training Audience

Structured Systems Analysis and Design is intended for information systems professionals who are involved in the analysis of needs and the definition of systems.

Mainframe Training Prerequisites

Familiarity with Systems Analysis is helpful but not required.

Mainframe Training Course duration

5 days

Mainframe Training Course outline

Day 1 - Analysis Introduction
	1. Structured Systems Analysis Why "Structured" Systems Analysis ? The Structured (Systems) Specification (Document) The Tools of Structured Analysis 2. Data Flow Diagrams (Flow of Data) Workshop - Dataflow Diagrams
Day 2 - Analysis (Continued)
	3. Processing Specifications (Mini-Specs) Workshop - Mini-Specs 4. Data Dictionary (Definition of Terms) Workshop - Data Dictionary Case Study - Structured Analysis Workshop - Case Study - Structured Analysis Tools
Day 3 - Design
	5. Structured Design Why "Structured" Systems Design ? Graphic Tools 6. Tools - The Structure Chart Workshop - The Structure Chart 7. Qualities of a Good Design Workshop - Quality Analysis Case Study - Structured Design Workshop - Case Study - Structure Design Tools
Day 4 - Design (Continued)
	Case Study - Structured Design (Continued) Workshop - Case Study - Structure Design Tools 8. Transform Analysis/Transaction Analysis Workshop - Transaction Analysis
Day 5 - Case Study
	Case Study - Presentation Workshop - Case Study - Structure Design Tools 9. Implementation Packaging Implementation Optimization 10. Management Aspects of the Structured Approach 11. Case Study Workshop Workshop - Case Study - Presentation Preparation 12. Course Summary
Appendices
	Walkthroughs: Guidelines & Checklist Structure Chart Symbols Structured Design Quality Guidelines