Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5405 Diploma of Project Management

Course Title: Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Nick Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99250791

Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure information and communications technology (ICT) products and systems match the strategic direction of the organisation.

 

It applies to individuals whose responsibilities may include improving, evaluating, acquiring, maintaining and supporting ICT for organisations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

Elements:

1. Evaluate current strategic plan and propose changes

2. Evaluate effect of changes

3. Plan implementation of changes

Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit; including evidence of the ability to:

  • For one organisation:
  • interpret a strategic plan and objectives of the organisation
  • evaluate the current state of ICT in the organisation
  • identify possible gaps and opportunities in ICT and evaluate organisational impact with reference to the strategic plan and the objectives
  • determine and prioritise proposed changes to meet organisational needs
  • evaluate the difficulty of implementing proposed changes
  • develop an action plan for implementation

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:

  • Key sections of an action plan for ICT implementation projects
  • Methods of evaluation and planning approaches to technical problems and strategic objectives
  • Methods of evaluation of competing and complementary internal and external ICT systems and products

 

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.