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Introduction to Systems Analysis

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Designed for aspiring Systems Analysts and Business Systems Analysts, this course intends to equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to understand, analyze, and improve information systems within an organization. The course focuses on the key role systems analysts play in connecting business requirements with technological solutions. During this short course, you’ll explore the full scope of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance.

Language

  • English

Topic

  • Systems Analysis

Skills You Will Learn

  • Business Systems Analysis, Inventory Management System, Process Design, Requirements Analysis, Unified Modeling Language

Offered By

  • IBMSkillsNetwork

Estimated Effort

  • 11 hours

Platform

  • Coursera

Last Update

  • December 8, 2025
About this Course
The demand for systems analysts is consistently strong and growing by double digits (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). If you’re looking to start a career in systems analysis, you have a lot to look forward to.  

This course gives non-technical professionals and business graduates the ideal introduction to the field. In just 4 weeks, you’ll build a solid foundational understanding of the role, responsibilities, and skills required to build a rewarding career in systems analysis.  

During the course, you’ll look at key concepts such as system development life cycle (SDLC), requirement gathering, process modeling, and feasibility analysis. You’ll explore methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall and discover essential tools for system documentation and design.   

You’ll learn to identify systems issues and consider their impact on business processes. Plus, you’ll enhance your problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills, helping you to bridge the gap between business needs and technical solutions in your future career.    

If you’re looking to kickoff your journey to becoming the go-to Systems Analyst employers need, get the best start you can and enroll today

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Systems Analysis
  • Lesson 0: Welcome
  • Lesson 1: What is a System
  • Lesson 2: Understanding Systems and the Analyst’s Role in Business
Module 2: The Systems Analyst 
  • Lesson 1: Introduction to Systems Analyst 
  • Lesson 2: Career in Systems Analysis 
Module 3: Tools of Systems Analyst
  • Lesson 1: Tools of Systems Analyst
  • Lesson 2: Applying Systems Analyst Tools in Practice

Prerequisites

This course is accessible to a wide range of professionals, but having some foundational knowledge can enhance the learning experience. A bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related fields is beneficial. Equivalent work experience in IT or business operations can also be considered.

Understanding of software applications and business systems. Familiarity with databases, networking, or programming is a plus (but not required). Ability to analyze business problems and think logically. Experience in decision-making and process improvement is helpful.

Recommended Skills Prior to Taking this Course

This course is accessible to a wide range of professionals, but having some foundational knowledge can enhance the learning experience. A bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related fields is beneficial. Equivalent work experience in IT or business operations can also be considered.

Understanding of software applications and business systems. Familiarity with databases, networking, or programming is a plus (but not required). Ability to analyze business problems and think logically. Experience in decision-making and process improvement is helpful.