Basics methods of software training 

Software training has become a trend. But what makes software training so popular?  Reduce costs by digitizing your tasks and those of all stakeholders – from customers to suppliers to business partners. There are many training organizations like SAP Training Institute Kerala which have software training. Therefore, in recent years, we have seen a vigorous development of software training using various technologies.

The System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

It has a fascinating software development history behind the software you use (whether it’s for banking or bill paying). Software development organizations follow the system development life cycle (SDLC) system development model. The goal of the SDLC lifecycle is to create a high-quality training system that takes into account customer needs and technical capabilities. From agility to iteration to sequencing, the SDLC model follows a different development sequence depending on the needs of clients and projects. The methodology helps to plan and control the development of information systems, dividing the entire process into different stages.

 Therefore, the five phases of the software development life cycle are typical software development life cycles that go through the following standard phases: 

1. Requirements analysis 

At this stage, business analysts define the project requirements. Therefore, the team determines why the application should be built, the user of the system, infrastructure requirements, etc. At the end of this stage, job description documents, gap creation analysis documents, etc

2.stage of design and development, 

database modeling, software structure, interface design, prototype development, etc. occur. Design documents and codes will be developed at this stage, such as General Design Documents (GDD) / Detailed Design Documents (DDD).

3. Quality control and testing 

This is the stage of installation and construction, system testing, error correction, user acceptance test (UAT), and preparation of test reports. Stable applications can be deployed with minimal errors at this stage.

4. Implementation and deployment 

The software applications are initially deployed in pilot tests and then fully deployed. 

5. Maintenance and support 

During this period, knowledge transfer, change requests (if any), impact analysis and all pending documents have been completed. At the end of this phase, the vendor team will deliver all elements of the project (including code, documentation, and software licenses) to the customer.

Mapping the lifecycle functions of training and systems development

 Now, let’s find out what training needs are generated during the software development process. Here are some answers: When the system is tested by an external tester (such as a customer representative), the tester will need to understand the features and functions of the application. Therefore, training may be required prior to testing activities, especially prior to User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Sometimes clients choose to practice drills rather than participate in comprehensive tester training. If the supplier is developing the system, it will eventually be handed over to the customer responsible for maintaining the system. This means that the client’s development team will need training/knowledge transfer. The developer/technician training is classified as technical training

• pre-UAT training 
• user training 
• technical training/knowledge transfer
•  DBA training/knowledge transfer

Development phase 

This is the development phase of the actual training materials. All logistics related to training delivery have also been completed at this stage. Therefore, at the end of the development phase, the foundation is laid for the actual delivery of the training. 

Implementation Phase

This is phase actual delivery of classroom training and online training. 

Evolution phase 

This is the final phase of the training. At this stage, the following types of assessments will be conducted: the trainer conducts informal assessments of students through ‘comprehension check’ questions or other interactive activities; students evaluate the effectiveness of training through feedback forms or other established methods; Recorded lessons. The model can ensure that all training activities are organized and divided into different stages that follow one another in a logical sequence. This method ensures that all activities are planned in advance and that all stakeholders are aware of expectations and expected times. 

Mapping the Software Development and Training Lifecycle Phases

 So how does the ADDIE phase align with SDLC? The training phase follows the sequence described in the ADDIE model. These activities, in turn, are aligned with the SDLC stages. Now, let’s take a look at how this close merger happened.

Training development: software development life cycle development and testing phase

 Only after signing the training management plan, start all software application development activities. The development of training materials takes place at the end of the SDLC development phase and continues through UAT, after which minor updates are made to the materials according to changes in the application. Some clients also expressed their willingness to accept post-UAT trainer training (TTT) so that their trainers can coordinate and jointly help provide training to end-users

Training Implementation and Evaluation: User training in the implementation and maintenance phases 

This phase of the software development life cycle takes place before the online and full implementation. Sometimes web-based training (WBT) is provided for reference after implementation. SAP Professional Software Training Kerala trains or face-to-face training, a training environment is created on the server, and users can learn all the knowledge of the system through exercises and drills. Students share their comments for the training. To assess students’ progress in training, practical classroom tests and online tests are used. If available, online tests can be tracked through the customer’s learning management system (LMS). All DBA and technical training and knowledge transfer activities are carried out during the maintenance and support phase of the SDLC.