Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the various phases of a standard SDLC and their key deliverables.
• Differentiate between major SDLC models (e.g., Waterfall, V-Model, Agile) and select the appropriate one.
• Apply effective techniques for requirements gathering, analysis, and documentation.
• Understand and manage the software design process (architecture, modules, interface).
• Develop comprehensive test plans and manage various testing types (unit, integration, UAT).
• Manage the process of deployment, release, and post-implementation maintenance.
• Implement basic quality assurance and risk management activities throughout the lifecycle.
• Utilize tools and processes for effective source code and version control.

• Project Managers and Program Managers.
• Business Analysts and System Analysts.
• Software Developers and QA Testers seeking process knowledge.
• IT Leaders overseeing software development teams.
• Individuals pursuing professional certifications in project management or business analysis.

• Case studies comparing the success of different SDLC models on various projects.
• Group activities focused on developing requirements documents for a new application.
• Individual exercises on creating a test plan and managing a defect backlog.
• Discussions on best practices for effective code review and SCM.

Unit 1: SDLC Overview and Models

• Definition, purpose, and importance of a structured SDLC.
• The fundamental phases: Planning, Analysis, Design, Implementation, Testing, Deployment, Maintenance.
• Stakeholder roles and responsibilities within the SDLC.
• Connecting SDLC with business strategy and organizational goals.

• Detailed breakdown of the Waterfall model and its limitations.
• The Iterative, Spiral, and V-Model approaches.
• Introduction to Agile and Lean development principles.
• Criteria for selecting the most appropriate SDLC model.

Unit 2: Planning, Requirements, and Design

• Feasibility study, cost-benefit analysis, and project initiation.
• Techniques for requirements elicitation (interviews, workshops, observation).
• Writing clear, measurable, and testable functional and non-functional requirements.
• Requirements validation and traceability matrix.

• High-level architecture design (system structure, data flow).
• Low-level design (module details, algorithms).
• User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design principles.
• Data modeling and database design.

Unit 3: Implementation and Testing

• Code quality standards and best practices.
• Source code management (SCM) and version control (Git).
• Code review processes and pair programming.
• Introduction to Continuous Integration (CI).

• Types of testing: Unit, Integration, System, and Performance testing.
• Test planning, test case design, and defect management.
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and sign-off.
• Automated testing tools and strategies.

Unit 4: Deployment, Maintenance, and Security

• Planning the release and deployment strategy.
• Post-deployment monitoring and hypercare support.
• Corrective, adaptive, perfective, and preventive maintenance.
• Application retirement and end-of-life planning.

• Integrating security throughout the SDLC (Security by Design).
• Static and Dynamic Application Security Testing (SAST/DAST).
• Risk management and mitigation planning at each stage.
• Importance of documentation (user manuals, technical guides).