Our Object Oriented Analysis and Design course gives you practical, hands-on experience modelling software systems using OO principles and UML. You’ll cover use cases, class models, activity diagrams, and deployment design - essential skills for developers, analysts, and architects working in OO environments.
Object Oriented Analysis and Design
Design better systems with strong object-oriented foundations
This three-day instructor-led OOAD course equips you with the core techniques of object oriented analysis and design. Through practical modelling using UML and interactive case studies, you’ll develop the ability to analyse and design software systems that meet real-world business needs and stakeholder expectations.
Learning objectives
- Model system requirements with use cases
- Design activity and state diagrams
- Build and validate class models
- Model relationships and inheritance
- Define object behaviour with interaction diagrams
- Engage stakeholders to confirm use case accuracy and business relevance
- Create deployment and architecture models
- Apply OO principles using UML 2
- Use modelling tools to document your designs
What you’ll learn
Learn to analyse and design robust software systems using OO methods. You’ll model functionality with UML, develop system architecture, and build clear, maintainable designs that meet stakeholder needs. This OOAD course gives you structured techniques to design high-quality software with confidence.
Use case modelling and functional analysis
You’ll start by learning how to gather and structure system requirements using use case diagrams and detailed descriptions. By identifying primary and secondary actors, modelling flows and exploring alternative scenarios, you’ll capture system behaviour that reflects real user needs and business processes.
Class modelling and domain design
Explore how to analyse and define the system’s core concepts through class models. You’ll identify and evaluate candidate classes, design relationships such as associations and inheritance, and create static domain models that form the foundation for a scalable software architecture.
System behaviour and state modelling
Dive into dynamic modelling with activity diagrams and state machines to express system behaviour over time. Learn how to map actions, transitions, events, and exceptions, giving you tools to model the lifecycle and interactions of objects within your application.
Realising and deploying designs
You’ll bring your models to life using interaction diagrams like sequences and collaborations. These help visualise system operations and workflows. You’ll also learn how to map your designs to deployment architectures, structure packages effectively, and model data and presentation layers.
What’s included
- Three days of live instructor-led training
- Structured case study exercises
- Access to UML modelling tools
- Expert trainers with industry experience
- Certificate of completion
- Live virtual classroom delivery with experiential live labs
Key facts
Who is this course for?
Designed for developers, analysts, architects and technical team members who need to apply OO principles and UML to analyse and design quality software systems.
Prerequisites
To get the most from this course, you should have coding experience and an understanding of object-oriented programming concepts - such as classes, attributes and operations - in languages like Java, Python or C++. This knowledge can be gained by attending our Introduction to Programming course.
Learning experience
Our experienced trainers and interactive live labs create a focused, practical environment – so you can put theory into practice from day one.
FAQs
StayAhead’s Object Oriented Analysis and Design course introduces you to OO modelling techniques using UML. You’ll learn how to analyse requirements, design system structure and behaviour, and create clear, maintainable software models that support real-world development projects.
What is object oriented analysis and design?
Object Oriented Analysis and Design (OOAD) is a structured method for understanding, modelling, and designing software systems using real-world concepts. It focuses on identifying the objects within a system—such as users, processes, and data—and organising them into classes with specific attributes and behaviours. By applying principles like inheritance, encapsulation, and polymorphism, OOAD helps create flexible, reusable, and scalable architectures. This approach supports better communication among stakeholders, improves software maintainability, and aligns system design with business requirements throughout the development lifecycle.
Is this course suitable for beginners?
This OOAD course is ideal for those who already have a basic understanding of object-oriented programming concepts. It builds on that foundation to teach you how to analyse and design software using UML. If you’re new to programming, we recommend completing our Introduction to Programming course first to prepare.
Will I learn how to use UML diagrams?
Yes, you’ll explore various UML 2 diagrams including use case, class, activity, state machine and sequence diagrams, with guidance on when and how to apply each one. You'll learn how to interpret and create these diagrams to model system behaviour and structure clearly, making it easier to communicate design ideas and document requirements throughout the development process.
What kind of software systems can I design with OO skills?
You will gain the skills to model and design a wide range of business and enterprise software systems, including back-end services, user applications and integrated architecture components. These could include online booking systems, inventory management tools, customer portals, and internal business applications—helping you design systems that are clear and maintainable and aligned with real user needs.
What our customers say
“Good structure to the course, with each technical aspect being broken down by the instructor and then the theory explained with practical examples. I feel like I've learnt a lot over the last few days.
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“I really enjoyed this course; it was clear the instructor had in-depth knowledge about the subject and was keen on answering questions / explaining problems thoroughly. I also appreciated learning about the principles, best practice standards, and the reasoning behind these.”
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