ICT & Business Analysis ICTICT518

Selecting the Best Hardware Solutions for Business Success

Gain confidence selecting hardware solutions that drive business success. Learn to assess needs, compare technologies, and make cost-effective, scalable decisions—empowering ICT professionals to support growth in fast-changing environments.

Gain confidence selecting hardware solutions that drive business success. Learn to assess needs, compare technologies, and make cost-effective, scalable decisions—empowering ICT professionals to support growth in fast-changing environments.

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This accredited course leads to a Statement of Attainment for ICTICT518 – Research and review hardware technology options for organizations, issued by South Sydney College (RTO Code: 45279).

40-60 Hrs (Self-paced)

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Who This Course Is For?

Business Analysts Data Analysts ICT Professionals Project Managers Solutions Architect Innovation Managers System Analysts Career Starters Upskillers Seeking Formal Certification
Business Analysts Data Analysts ICT Professionals Project Managers Solutions Architect Innovation Managers System Analysts Career Starters Upskillers Seeking Formal Certification

Assessments

To demonstrate competency, you'll complete

Quizzes Case studies Written assignments Real-world scenario tasks
Quizzes Case studies Written assignments Real-world scenario tasks

Note: All assessments are aligned with the requirements of ICTICT518 and reflect real contract performance management practices.

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What You'll Learn?

  • Research and assess current and emerging hardware technologies for business use.

  • Evaluate vendor offerings and licensing terms for reliability and compliance.

  • Conduct cost-benefit analysis and performance testing.

  • Align technology choices with business strategy and growth plans.

  • Develop professional reports to support purchasing and investment decisions.

Additional Learning Benefits

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

  • Many ICT units align with CompTIA certification, offering clear pathways to global recognition.

Topics Covered

  • Understanding Organisational Needs
    Strategic Planning Business Goals Future Capacity Budgeting
  • Vendor and Supplier Research
    Identifying Reliable Vendors Support Services SLAs Compliance Checks
  • Hardware Evaluation and Testing
    Performance Benchmarking Risk Mitigation Compatibility Review
  • Strategic Reporting
    Presenting Recommendations Aligning with Tech Trends Writing Investment Reports

Learning Outcomes

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

  • Analyse and recommend suitable hardware solutions for SME environments.

  • Evaluate vendor offerings and ensure technology meets compliance and performance benchmarks.

  • Communicate procurement recommendations through structured reporting.

  • Make informed, future-proof decisions that support business growth and IT resilience.

Learning Pathway

SSC Online provides a flexible learning journey designed to support your goals—whether you’re upskilling, pursuing formal qualifications, or preparing for university or industry certification.

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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.

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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 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 ICTICT518 – Research and review hardware technology options for organizations 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.

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