Identifying Business Needs Through Smart Data Collection
Learn to gather, analyse, and validate business requirements through smart data collection. Turn insights into action, engage stakeholders, and uncover core needs to drive smarter decisions across projects and teams.
This accredited course leads to a Statement of Attainment for ICTICT523 – Gather data to identify business requirements, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279).
40-60 Hrs (Self-paced)
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Who This Course Is For?
Assessments
To demonstrate competency, you'll complete
Note: All assessments are aligned with the requirements of ICTICT523 and reflect real contract performance management practices.
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$59 billed monthly
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What You'll Learn?
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Identify and assess key sources of business information.
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Formulate stakeholder questions for meaningful engagement.
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Apply data collection methods tailored to project needs.
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Analyse and document data using organisational standards.
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Validate critical business factors with stakeholders.
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Apply quality assurance principles in requirement gathering.
Additional Learning Benefits
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Courses like this one can contribute to university credit and industry certifications.
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Many ICT units align with CompTIA certification, offering clear pathways to global recognition.
Topics Covered
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Identifying Information Sources
Determining Project Needs Evaluating Data Quality Creating Stakeholder Questions
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Gathering and Validating Data
Extracting Project Data Adapting Collection Methods Reviewing Reports for Insight
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Data Analysis and Documentation
Synthesising Inputs Setting Business Priorities Documenting to Standards Documenting to Standards
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Foundation Skills
Critical Reading Writing Numeracy Stakeholder Communication for Data Projects
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you'll be able to:
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Align innovation strategies with your organisation’s goals.
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Evaluate business processes and propose innovative improvements.
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Use data to assess the feasibility and impact of innovation initiatives.
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Drive digital transformation through structured implementation plans.
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Lead innovation projects that deliver measurable business value.
Learning Pathway
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Accredited Units (available via Professional Plan or pay-per-certification). Complete formal assessments to earn a Statement of Attainment for nationally recognized units of competency.
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Full Qualifications: Stack your accredited units to progress toward a full nationally recognised qualification.
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 CompTIA Certification exams (selected ICT units).
- Enhance your employability skills with industry-ready credentials.
*Credit transfer and certification opportunities are available for selected units only.
Certificates Included
Australian Accredited Certification (AQF Certificate)
(Available through formal qualification pathways)
Statement of Attainment for accredited unit
(Accredited Certification)
SSC Professional Certificate
(Essential & Premium)
Compliance Statement
This course is delivered and assessed by South Sydney College, a division of Knit Group Australia Pty Ltd (RTO Code: 45279).
The unit ICTICT523 – Gather data to identify business requirements is drawn from the BSB Business Services Training Package and is nationally recognised training.
Statements of Attainment are issued in accordance with the Standards for RTOs 2015. For information about support services, fees, refunds, and your rights as a learner, please refer to the Learner Handbook or contact us directly via email: online.support@ssc.edu.au.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Essential Plan. Learn more
AUD $48 per month, billed annually
$59 billed monthly
Have an SSC coupon? Apply it below or at checkout. Once applied, the discount will appear during checkout.
Unlimited access to all SSC-developed courses in our micro-credential library.
Get this course, plus full access to all SSC skills and certification courses, with our Premium Plan. Learn more
AUD $96 per month, billed annually
$120 billed monthly
Have an SSC coupon? Apply it below or at checkout. Once applied, the discount will appear during checkout.
- Choose Your Plan
- Login to your account
- Start learning instantly
Note: Industry-certified or partner courses are available separately and are not included in the standard subscription.
Includes accredited certification, assessment support, and formal recognition of your skills. Learn more