UVU-Africa-CAPACITI/BSG1

Systems Development # BSG1 Systems Development The course is designed to provide a broad perspective on the nature of technology, how to use and apply a variety of technologies, and the impact Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has on self and society. Students are encouraged to cope with the complexities, as well as the advantages and disadvantages, of technologies in our lives and workplaces. Successful completion of the programme not only provides the students with essential knowledge and skills, but also leads to the award of a National Certificate: Information Technology (Systems Development) qualification. The course is delivered over a period of 12 months, which includes 6 months theory and application training on campus and 6 months practical experience at an identified host. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ # Delegates on the course will need to: • Attend classroom-based training • Complete and submit their Portfolio of Evidence (PoE) • Complete practical workplace activities • Complete their workplace logbooks All CapaCiTi participants also complete our Jobs Critical Skills and Career Critical Skills programmes to ensure work readiness. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Learning Outcomes At the end of the course, delegates will be able to: • Communicate effectively with fellow IT staff and users of information systems • Understand the role of technology in the business context. • Demonstrate an understanding of problem-solving techniques, and how to apply them in a systems development environment • Demonstrate an understanding of Systems Development, with all its implications • Relate business problems and information technology solutions • Apply the principles of creating computer software -------------------------------------------------------------------------- …