BCS Practitioner Certificate Systems Development Essentials

1. Foundational Knowledge: Provides foundational understanding of systems development principles, concepts, and practices.

2. Systems Development Lifecycle: Covers different phases of the systems development lifecycle (SDLC), from analysis to maintenance.

3. Requirements Engineering: Focuses on techniques for eliciting, analyzing, and managing requirements for software systems.

4. Modelling Techniques: Introduces modelling techniques like data flow diagrams and UML for system design and documentation.

Before learning the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Systems Development Essentials, it's beneficial to have these skills:

1. Basic IT Knowledge: Understanding of basic IT concepts and terminology.
2. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze problems and requirements effectively.
3. Communication Skills: Strong communication skills for documenting requirements and interacting with stakeholders.
4. Teamwork: Capability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

By learning the BCS Practitioner Certificate in Systems Development Essentials, you gain the following skills:

1. Systems Development Principles: Understanding of systems development lifecycle (SDLC) phases and methodologies.
2. Requirements Engineering: Ability to elicit, analyze, and manage requirements for software systems.
3. Modelling Techniques: Proficiency in using modelling techniques like data flow diagrams and UML for system design.
4. Development Methodologies: Knowledge of various development methodologies such as waterfall, agile, and DevOps.