Are you a Systems Analyst, IT Systems Architect, Software Architect, or a Solutions Architect and keen to use generative AI (GenAI) to enhance how you analyze and design systems, define solution requirements, and share technical insights?



Generative AI: Advancing Systems Analysis & Architecture
This course is part of IBM Systems and Solutions Architect Professional Certificate

Instructor: SkillUp
Access provided by SDNB College
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What you'll learn
- Apply prompt engineering and generative AI tools to gather business requirements, produce documentation, and create systems architecture diagrams 
- Create structured systems analysis, solutions architectures, optimized processes, interactive dashboards, and improved stakeholder communications 
- Generate and improve workflows by producing Business Process Model and Notation diagrams, process flowcharts, and journey maps using generative AI 
- Integrate gen AI with business analysis platforms, such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, and Power BI, to improve deliverable quality and efficiency 
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational concepts of using Generative AI in requirements engineering. You’ll explore how AI can support prompt engineering, stakeholder interviews, requirement gathering, and documentation tasks typically performed by a systems analyst. Through hands-on examples, you will gain practical experience using tools such as ChatGPT to simulate interviews and generate requirements.
What's included
5 videos1 reading3 assignments7 plugins
This module focuses on the application of Generative AI for modeling business processes and documenting system flows. You will learn how to auto-generate diagrams, such as BPMN and flowcharts, critique workflows, and create structured documentation. You’ll use Generative AI tools to convert informal notes into formal artifacts, enhancing efficiency in documentation.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments9 plugins
In this module, you will explore ways to enhance business communication, document review, and tool integration using Generative AI. Key focus areas include generating stakeholder-specific communications, analyzing documents for gaps, and auto-creating stakeholder maps. You’ll also learn about integrating Generative AI workflows with platforms such as Jira, Confluence, and Miro.
What's included
6 videos4 assignments10 plugins
In this final module, you will apply your learning through a final project where you will simulate a professional consulting engagement for an online bank that is preparing to launch a digital loan pre-approval and onboarding system. Using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot, you will plan, model, and document the solution. The goal is to apply what you have learned about AI-assisted business analysis and systems design to produce a set of high-quality artifacts. The module includes a course glossary to reinforce key terminology and concepts. You will also attempt a final quiz to assess your overall mastery of the concepts you’ve learned in this course. The course concludes with a wrap-up that summarizes key takeaways and guides you on how to apply your learning further in systems analysis.
What's included
2 readings1 assignment1 app item4 plugins
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