Browse Hierarchy IOT453U: Quality Driven Development

A Business Analyst (BA) is the interpreter between the technology development in the organisation and the business needs. A BA will play a crucial part in the identification of organisational requirements and solutions, driven by analysis. This identification and analysis is enabled by a knowledge of quality development theory, frameworks, tools, strategies and experience in their application. This module will provide an in depth overview of the role of a BA to ensure quality is achieved in all aspects of a product or project. It will provide the apprentice with access to topics and industry based application, that will support their roles in the workplace. An IT Consultant (ITC) is the intermediary between technology, development teams and the customer or client. An ITC will play a lead role in the identification of problem causes and their solutions and will provide advice to customers and clients as to the best quality solution for their individual organisational requirements. This identification is driven by a knowledge of quality development theory, frameworks, tools, strategies and experience in their application. This module will provide an in depth overview of the role of an ITC to ensure quality is achieved in all aspects of a product and project. It will provide the apprentice with access to topics and industry focused application, that will support their roles in the workplace. Data analysts (DA) are highly skilled professionals who collect, organise and study data. Day to day, they are typically involved with managing, cleansing, abstracting and aggregating data across the network infrastructure. They report their findings and make recommendations that are key to improving business performance. Software engineers (SE) design, build and test high-quality software solutions, whilst always ensuring security is robust. They typically work as part of a collaborative team. The module will cover key quality aspects throughout the project development life cycle from design through to deployment and maintenance, with an emphasis on quality, industry standards, and professional issues. Core skills based coverage addressing S3, S6, S7, S8, S13, S14, S50, S51. This module is compulsory on the DTS DA BA pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K38, K40, K41, K42, S32, S35, S36. This module is compulsory on the DTS ITC pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K30, K31, K32, K33, K44, S24, S26, S28, S31. This module is compulsory on the DTS DA SE pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K21, K25, K28, S17, S22, S23. This module is compulsory on the DTS DA DA pathway and addresses specialist knowledge for this pathway, including a tailored curriculum to address K53, K59, S49. Topics covered include: Introduction to Quality Assurance Introduction to Leadership in Quality Development Introduction to Project Management Quality focused Requirements and Data Capture Quality in Development Quality Management Systems Quality Focused Testing Change Management and Success Quality Metrics and Measurement Industry Standards, regulations and compliance