ICT & Business Analysis Microcredentials

Identifying Business Needs through Smart Data Collection: Part 1 – Identify Information Sources

This is the first microlearning in the Identifying Business Needs through Smart Data Collection learning path. As the first part, you will determine essential project information, evaluate existing data sources, and develop targeted stakeholder questions to uncover insights that shape accurate business requirements.

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What You'll Learn?

  • Determine essential project information aligned with requirements.

  • Assess data sources for quality, relevance, and completeness.

  • Identify additional sources to fill data gaps.

  • Formulate open and closed stakeholder questions for meaningful engagement.

Additional Learning Benefits

  • Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.

  • Many ICT units align with industry-recognised certifications from global technology partners, such as Microsoft, Google, and other leading providers—offering clear pathways to international recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Project Information
    Objectives Scope Data Requirements
  • Evaluating Data Sources
    Relevance Accuracy Reliability
  • New Sources
    Reports Market Research Public Databases
  • Stakeholder Questions
    Open-Ended Closed-Ended Structured Engagement
  • Documentation
    Recording and Validating Information

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

  • Identify and evaluate reliable information sources for business projects.

  • Develop stakeholder questions to clarify and refine requirements.

  • Document findings that support business analysis objectives.

  • Establish a strong foundation for effective data gathering.

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This microlearning is part of the Identifying Business Needs through Smart Data Collection learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit ICTICT523 – Gather Data to Identify Business Requirements.

The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1 – Identify Information Sources
  • Part 2 – Data Gathering
  • Part 3 – Prepare Data Analysis for Review

Once you complete all three microlearnings, you can upgrade to the Professional plan. This provides access to the accredited unit. Successful completion will lead to a Statement of Attainment for ICTICT523 – Gather Data to Identify Business Requirements, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you for career growth in business analysis, ICT project management, and data-driven decision-making.

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