ICT & Business Analysis Microcredentials

Planning ICT Initiatives for Sustainable Growth: Part 1 – Evaluating Strategic ICT Needs

This is the first microlearning in the Planning ICT Initiatives for Sustainable Growth learning path. As the first part, you will evaluate strategic objectives, assess current ICT systems, and identify capability gaps, ensuring technology initiatives align with organisational goals and industry trends for sustainable growth.

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What You'll Learn?

  • Analyse organisational strategies and objectives to determine ICT needs.

  • Evaluate current ICT systems and industry trends.

  • Conduct gap analysis to identify ICT improvements and risks.

  • Engage stakeholders to align ICT strategies with business priorities.

  • Document findings and provide strategic ICT reports.

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

  • Strategic ICT Planning
    Alignment with Business Goals
  • ICT Trends
    Cloud AI IoT Cybersecurity Green IT
  • Gap Analysis
    Current vs Future ICT State
  • Stakeholder Engagement
    Input Feedback Consultation
  • ICT Requirements
    Systems Processes Skills Compliance

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Evaluate organisational strategic plans against ICT requirements.

  • Identify ICT gaps and opportunities for improvement.

  • Conduct and document a comprehensive ICT needs analysis.

  • Present ICT findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

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Your Future Pathways

After completing full qualifications or selected accredited units, you can::

  • Gain credit transfer to Australian universities toward a bachelor's degree (selected units only).
  • Sit for industry-recognised certification exams (e.g., CompTIA, Azure, AWS, and others) in selected ICT units only.
  • Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.

*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.


This microlearning is part of the Planning ICT Initiatives for Sustainable Growth learning path, aligned with the nationally recognised unit ICTICT517 – Match ICT Needs with the Strategic Direction of the Organisation.

The full learning path includes:

  • Part 1 – Evaluating Strategic ICT Needs
  • Part 2 – Evaluating the Impact of ICT Changes
  • Part 3 – ICT Change Implementation Action Planning

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 ICTICT517 – Match ICT Needs with the Strategic Direction of the Organisation, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279). This nationally recognised outcome positions you for career growth in ICT strategy, business transformation, and enterprise planning.

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Planning ICT Initiatives for Sustainable Growth: Part 1 – Evaluating Strategic ICT Needs
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