Building IT Business Solutions
Turn a business need into a working IT solution: requirements, planning, design, build and handover.
Course overview
Learn how to turn a business need into a working IT solution. You will gather requirements, plan the work, design and build a small system such as a website, database or reporting tool, then hand it over with documentation and user training.
Who it is for
Aspiring IT officers, freelancers, small business owners and recent graduates who want to deliver real systems for clients.
Format, schedule and group size can be arranged to suit your team. Get in touch to discuss.
Module outline
Module 1
Understanding the business need
- Requirements gathering and stakeholder interviews
- Defining scope, priorities and success measures
Module 2
Planning and project management
- Work breakdown, timelines, budgets and risks
- Choosing tools and tracking progress
Module 3
Designing the solution
- System and data design
- User flows, wireframes and prototypes in Figma
Module 4
Building and testing
- Web pages, databases (SQL Server, MongoDB) and simple automation with Python or JavaScript
- Test checklists and fixing issues
Module 5
Delivery and handover
- User guides and technical documentation
- User training and acceptance sign off
Module 6
Capstone project
- Build a small business solution from a real brief
- Present it and receive feedback
What you will be able to do
- Turn a business problem into a clear scope and plan
- Design and build a small working IT solution
- Document and hand it over so the client can run it