Learning Modules

Title

Duration

Module 1

Identify the needs in computer solutions

·         Identify the equipment on the spot and the users

·         Consult the computer team as well as the users

·         Analyze existing solutions to problems faced by similar trades

·         Decide to design a new application or use of a software package on the market

·         Make purchase estimates

·         Produce tender documents

Week 1-2

Module 2

Take part in the drafting of the software specifications

·         Draft the software functional needs

·         Draft the software non-functional need

 Weeks 2-5

Module 3

Design the software to develop

·         Design the modular architecture of the software

·         Conceive for each module a detailed architecture

·         Recommend the best technologies taking into consideration the functionalities and the objectives of the software

·         Draft each detailed module in the algorithm language

·         Suggest layers and types of components

·         Draft the design report

Week 6-7

Module 4

Design databases following the specifications

·         Choose the database management system

·         Construct the Data Conceptual Modelling (MCD) and generate the Data Logic Modelling (MLD) under Power AMC or under Win-Design

·         Draft the stocked procedures and the triggers of the software

·         Create database

·         Draft the database design report

Week 8-9

Module 5

Programme each module

·         Choose the development environment

·         Construct the user interface of each module

·         Code the module in the chosen language

·         Draft the module programming report

Week 10-11

Module 6

Test and integrate the modules

·         Generate the game of test

·         Test each module

·         Edit each module

·         Integrate the modules

·         Test integrated modules

·         Draft the integration report

Week 12-14

Module 7

Operate the software

·         Package the software to install

·         Install the software

·         Draft test scenario for the software and test them

·         Write the test report

·         Configure the software

·         Write the operation report

Week 15-17

Module 8

Carry out the corrective maintenance of the software

·         Edit the errors encountered by the users

·         Diagnose the bugs

·         Edit detected bugs

·         Re-operate the software or the

Week 18-19

Module 9

Carry out the progressive maintenance of the software

·         Collect new functional needs of users

·         Programme new modules

·         Integrate them into the set

·         Test the new version

·         Operate the new version

Week 20

Module 10

Train staff to use applications

·         Draft the instruction manual of the software

·         Plan staff training

·         Train the staff

·         Assess the training and take corrective measures

·         Write the training report

Week 21-22

Module 11

Take part in the administration of the computer network

·         Check network traffic

·         Optimize in order to avoid customer traffic

·         Forward to the network administrator the requirements for software security

·         Take part in developing the software security policy

Week 23

Module 12

Operate acquired software

·         Get training in the use of the software

·         Update database

·         Produce statements

·         Produce operation

Module 12

Administer a web site

·         Create web pages

·         Collect data for the update of the site

·         Update the web site