Data Modeling and Analysis
Learn the core techniques to organize, analyze, and represent data for effective systems design.
Welcome to the Data Modeling and Analysis course, where you’ll explore the fundamental concepts and techniques for modeling and analyzing data. These skills are essential for designing systems that are both effective and efficient.
In this module, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of data modeling and its importance in systems analysis, learn how to create and interpret Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs), and understand how Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) represent the flow of information within a system.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to create data models that are accurate, scalable, and aligned with user and organizational needs—preparing you for more advanced systems design challenges.
🎯 What You’ll Learn
  1. Introduction to Data Modeling: Build a foundational understanding of data modeling, its role in systems analysis, and the key terminology.
  1. Entity-Relationship Diagrams (ERDs): Learn to create and interpret ERDs to visualize database structures and the relationships between entities.
  1. Data Flow Diagrams (DFDs) and Their Applications: Understand how to use DFDs to represent the flow of data within a system and support system analysis and design.
📦 What’s Included
  • Engaging audio deep dives and text lessons covering a step-by-step introduction to data modeling concepts
  • Coaching Session: Decoding Complexity – Your Blueprint to Mastering Data Flow Diagrams
  • Hands-on guidance for creating ERDs and DFDs
  • Practical applications for data organization and system analysis
  • Downloadable Resources, including a study guide and glossary of terms.
👤 Who This Course Is For
Systems analysts, business analysts, developers, and IT professionals who want to strengthen their ability to design and analyze data structures within systems projects.
✅ Requirements
Completion of Modules 1–4 is recommended to ensure a strong foundation in systems analysis, problem-solving, requirements gathering, and process modeling.
🎓 Certification
Earn a Certificate of Completion, validating your expertise in data modeling and analysis techniques.
🌐 Part of the Mastering Systems Analysis Path
Introduction to Systems Analysis
Systems Thinking and Problem Solving
Requirements Gathering and Analysis
Process Modeling
Data Modeling and Analysis
System Design and Architecture
Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in Systems Analysis
Systems Integration and Testing
Implementation and Deployment
Evaluation and Continuous Improvement
Case Studies and Real-World Applications
Future Trends in Systems Analysis
🚀 Model Data for Better Systems
Master the tools and techniques to model and analyze data effectively—ensuring your systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with user needs.