IT Fundamentals for Business Profiles: Software development

This course belongs to a five-part introductory program in Business Information Systems, created to open the door to the fascinating realm of Information Technology. The program is aimed at professionals from non-technical fields—such as finance, administration, or management—who wish to gain essential IT knowledge that enhances collaboration with computer and telecommunications specialists. Through this training, you will learn how to define project requirements, evaluate workloads, and monitor outcomes with improved precision and confidence. The course content is inspired by the CLEP Information Systems and Computer Applications framework. Within this module, you will examine the key principles of software project management. Topics include project management fundamentals and stakeholder roles, the stages of the systems development life cycle, methods and tools used in software creation, development standards, and the foundations of effective user interface design. By completing all five courses in the series, you will not only strengthen your ability to interact effectively with IT professionals but also acquire the background necessary to pursue success in the CLEP ISCA examination.