Navigation trail

• Home page
• Types of jobs
• Information technology
• Systems analyst: Training

Systems analyst: Training

Training combines on-the-job training and in-house courses for the development of technical and business skills. It is likely that training will be provided in a variety of programming languages and the principles of systems analysis, plus specific training to cover the technical skills required for particular projects.

Organisations also run courses to develop personal skills in order to enhance interaction with clients. These courses focus on areas such as communication, team leading and presentational abilities. Many large companies run mentoring schemes to ensure that new members of staff are exposed to different working environments and systems, and tailor training opportunities to individual members of staff and the projects on which they are working.

Professional qualifications, such as those provided by the Chartered Institute for IT (BCS) , provide a framework for professional standards and a platform for the recognition of skills. The BCS also provides information and guidance to assist members to develop their expertise and recognise and plan their learning needs.

e-skills UK - The Sector Skills Council for IT and Telecoms also provides training. See their website for full details.

Training in project management is included in the Information Systems Examination Board (ISEB) range of qualifications, offered by the BCS. Other project management training includes that offered by PRINCE2 .

Constant advances in technology mean that new products are continually being introduced. Continuing professional development (CPD) is therefore all-important and the SFIA Foundation (Skills Framework for the Information Age) , supported by key professional bodies, provides a basis for IT professionals to monitor their skills.

AGCAS

Written by Laura Hooke, AGCAS

Last updated:

June 2008

© Copyright AGCAS & Graduate Prospects Ltd | Disclaimer