Apprenticeship software migration guide: four-phase blueprint
Migration quality is less about speed and more about control. This blueprint helps teams move with validated data, repeatable testing, and clear ownership at each stage.
Discovery
Data mapping
Testing and cutover
Phase 1: Discovery and scope lock
- Define exact data entities in scope by programme type and cohort.
- Map critical reporting outputs required by delivery and leadership.
- Agree acceptance criteria before technical migration begins.
Phase 2: Mapping and transformation
- Map learner, evidence, OTJ, review, and progression records.
- Document any field conversions and data normalization rules.
- Flag records requiring manual review before import.
Phase 3: Validation and parallel run
- Validate sample cohorts with tutor, manager, and admin users.
- Reconcile priority reports between old and new workflows.
- Run parallel delivery long enough to confirm confidence.
Phase 4: Cutover and stabilization
- Schedule cutover with clear rollback criteria.
- Track incidents, response times, and user adoption weekly.
- Capture process improvements and lock operating standards.
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